M3 shotgun disassembly

yanhchan · January 18th, 2008, 11:45

My bud's M3 shotgun broke and I was wondering if there's a disassembly guide floating around online.

Flying Squirrel · January 18th, 2008, 12:08

Here you go! I had the same issue in the summer and this was a bitch to find.

http://www.infernogmbh.iwarp.com/photo6.html

Its about a 1/4 down the page, after the intro and the picture of the busted tri-nozzel.

Enjoy!

Murdoch · January 18th, 2008, 12:19

I know I've seen an in depth guide with pics somewhere, but I can't find it at the moment.

To get you started:

-Remove the rear grip.
-Remove the two screws from the fore grip.
-Use a fine slot driver to split the back end of the fore grip apart. It'll open up with some gentle prying.
-Remove the two screws from either side of the 'U' shaped piece of plastic in front of the receiver. Then slide it forward.
-Remove the four screws that connect the loading tube to the inner body and the four smaller screws and their lock washers that connect the pump handle to the connecting arms.
-Slide the whole barrel assembly forward. You should see the three inner barrels and part of the plastic inner body beneath it. Make sure you account for the plastic end cap that fits on the front of the inner barrels and keeps them steady. It may be stuck in the barrel assembly you removed. Tap it out and put it back on the inner barrels.
-The next part is tricky. You may end up cracking part of the receiver. You have to pull apart the sides of the receiver and slide it forward off of the internals.

I'll try to post that link to the guide if I find it, or maybe take some pics of my own. Good luck bud...

EDIT: Waaa, beat me too it.

Not the guide I was thinking of, but one I haven't seen yet. Nice one!

yanhchan · January 18th, 2008, 12:34

Thanks mate I'll PM you if I need more help!

yanhchan · January 31st, 2008, 14:24

Ok so far we fixed the deformed nozzle ensured everything was in the right place when we reassembled it. Still no shots come out, we're pretty sure that the loading chamber and everything is smooth and clear.

Murdoch · January 31st, 2008, 14:35

Does the gun fire still? Or do you mean you can cock it, while loaded, fire it with no bb's coming out?

A common result of a crunched nozzle is a fourth bb getting into the chamber which prevents the slide from locking fully forward and in turn, nothing will happen when you pull the trigger. Pm me some more info and if you like, I could take a look at it for you.

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January 18th, 2008, 11:45	#1
yanhchan Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scarborough/Richmond Hill ON	M3 shotgun disassembly My bud's M3 shotgun broke and I was wondering if there's a disassembly guide floating around online. __________________ YANHCHAN'S AIRSMITHING: AEG repair/Tune up/Upgrades V2/V3 mechboxes, rewiring/reconnecting. Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country ~John F. Kennedy

January 18th, 2008, 12:08	#2
Flying Squirrel Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria BC	Here you go! I had the same issue in the summer and this was a bitch to find. http://www.infernogmbh.iwarp.com/photo6.html Its about a 1/4 down the page, after the intro and the picture of the busted tri-nozzel. Enjoy! __________________ "I'm a Rocket Surgeon!" Certified Airsoft Level 2 Bolt-Action Sharp-shooter

January 18th, 2008, 12:19	#3
Murdoch Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Scarborough, Ont.	I know I've seen an in depth guide with pics somewhere, but I can't find it at the moment. To get you started: -Remove the rear grip. -Remove the two screws from the fore grip. -Use a fine slot driver to split the back end of the fore grip apart. It'll open up with some gentle prying. -Remove the two screws from either side of the 'U' shaped piece of plastic in front of the receiver. Then slide it forward. -Remove the four screws that connect the loading tube to the inner body and the four smaller screws and their lock washers that connect the pump handle to the connecting arms. -Slide the whole barrel assembly forward. You should see the three inner barrels and part of the plastic inner body beneath it. Make sure you account for the plastic end cap that fits on the front of the inner barrels and keeps them steady. It may be stuck in the barrel assembly you removed. Tap it out and put it back on the inner barrels. -The next part is tricky. You may end up cracking part of the receiver. You have to pull apart the sides of the receiver and slide it forward off of the internals. I'll try to post that link to the guide if I find it, or maybe take some pics of my own. Good luck bud... EDIT: Waaa, beat me too it. Not the guide I was thinking of, but one I haven't seen yet. Nice one! Last edited by Murdoch; January 18th, 2008 at 12:21..

January 18th, 2008, 12:34	#4
yanhchan Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scarborough/Richmond Hill ON	Thanks mate I'll PM you if I need more help! __________________ YANHCHAN'S AIRSMITHING: AEG repair/Tune up/Upgrades V2/V3 mechboxes, rewiring/reconnecting. Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country ~John F. Kennedy

January 31st, 2008, 14:24	#5
yanhchan Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scarborough/Richmond Hill ON	Ok so far we fixed the deformed nozzle ensured everything was in the right place when we reassembled it. Still no shots come out, we're pretty sure that the loading chamber and everything is smooth and clear. __________________ YANHCHAN'S AIRSMITHING: AEG repair/Tune up/Upgrades V2/V3 mechboxes, rewiring/reconnecting. Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country ~John F. Kennedy

January 31st, 2008, 14:35	#6
Murdoch Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Scarborough, Ont.	Does the gun fire still? Or do you mean you can cock it, while loaded, fire it with no bb's coming out? A common result of a crunched nozzle is a fourth bb getting into the chamber which prevents the slide from locking fully forward and in turn, nothing will happen when you pull the trigger. Pm me some more info and if you like, I could take a look at it for you.

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