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How to Remove the Barrel Nut on a WASR

The WASR is a Romanian clone of the AK47 assault rifle. For civilian use, all WASR variants are semi-automatic-only, as opposed to having fully-automatic firing capability. The most popular chambering for this rifle is the 7.62x39 Russian round. Some WASR rifles have a nut at the end of the muzzle that protects the muzzle's threads. The nut is spot-welded on to prevent easy removal. This makes the gun compliant with Assault Weapon Ban rules. This nut may be removed, but only if an approved, legal flash-hider is installed in its place.

Things You'll Need

Dremel tool
Flat blade screwdriver
Pliers
Adjustable wrench

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the magazine. Retract the bolt and ensure the chamber is clear of live ammunition.
- 2
  Use the Dremel Tool with a cutoff wheel attachment to grind away the spot-weld on the nut at the end of the muzzle. The spot weld is usually on the underside of the barrel. Do not cut too far and nick the threads.
- 3
  Use the flat-blade screwdriver to depress the spring-loaded pin that locks into the detent on the barrel nut.
- 4
  Use the pliers to unscrew the barrel nut. The threads are left-hand thread, so turn the nut clockwise to unscrew it.
- 5
  Replace the barrel nut with an approved flash hider.

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