Took a chance on this CETME. After hearing the internet horror stories.
Century Arms "Monkeys".

Was at one of my local dealers when this was brought in for a "trade".

Dropped a '70's Charter Arms Undercover .38, a H&R .16 Gauge, and $200.

Dealer told me if it didn't work...bring it back.

One of the nastiest rifles I ever cleaned!
Soot, mixed with oil/grease all over the internal parts.

Stripped everything down. Bolt. Trigger group. Buffer. Etc. Lacquer thinner, Brass brushes, etc.
Measured the bolt gap. Measured the cocking handle gap. Measured the bolt. No grinding done. It is in spec.

So far, have ran 200rds. thru it. Aqulia, Hotshot, Tula, ZQ1, and Federal XM80 7.62x51 NATO.
It's a keeper...
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