Thanks.
I prowl over there under a different moniker. This particular thread did not come up on a search with the company's name as the search words. Wonder why...
Well, from responses I've gathered over 4 different forums, it looks like this company got it's start from buying up surplus M76's which had a lot of different problems, and most were not patterned after the original blueprints Zavasta has. After they sold their original troubled stock, the subsequent M-76's of recent production appear to be more or less reliable.
It also appears they are great on customer service when selling...not so great on backing their products up after the sale.
It looks like I have limited options. Since the idea of an AK chambered in the 8mm Mauser round still is a cool idea to me, I will have to learn from scratch how to build one of these back.
I know my way around a Mauser action; most of my rifles not specifically Mausers are Mauser-based actions.
Never had an interest on working with semiautos. Bolt-action and lever action always put the meat on the table.
Over the last several years, I've acquired a few semi's. Time to learn how to go past field strip to clean, and look at how to disassemble to repair and rebuild.
Please be patient should I pose a question anyone here would find too obvious. I'm learning the elementary basics at the same time as handling advanced issues.