mosin nagant front sight removal

wi_plumber · 02-26-2008, 05:25 PM

im trying to remove the front sight and bayonnet bracket on my mosin m44 and i was wondering if anyone had any comments on this matter sa to how i go about it or if its even possible.

mitch009 · 02-26-2008, 06:58 PM

it is possible, the baypnet has 2 pins that you need to punch out befoehand ( heating these pins up beforehand might make it easier) and for the front sight I belive it just slides off with a few taps. If you look closley at both you will see what I am talking about.

wi_plumber · 02-27-2008, 07:50 PM

thanks mitch just the answer i was looking for.

billy · 02-27-2008, 07:57 PM

if it's anything like adjusting windage on my 91-30 you are going to have to beat the holy snot out of it!
with a punch and a BIG hammer

02-26-2008, 05:25 PM	#1
wi_plumber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: wisconsin Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0)	mosin nagant front sight removal im trying to remove the front sight and bayonnet bracket on my mosin m44 and i was wondering if anyone had any comments on this matter sa to how i go about it or if its even possible.

02-27-2008, 07:57 PM	#4
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,865 Trader Rating: (0)	if it's anything like adjusting windage on my 91-30 you are going to have to beat the holy snot out of it! with a punch and a BIG hammer __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!

02-26-2008, 06:58 PM	#2
mitch009 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: WA Posts: 112 Trader Rating: (0)	it is possible, the baypnet has 2 pins that you need to punch out befoehand ( heating these pins up beforehand might make it easier) and for the front sight I belive it just slides off with a few taps. If you look closley at both you will see what I am talking about.

02-27-2008, 07:50 PM	#3
wi_plumber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: wisconsin Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0)	thanks mitch just the answer i was looking for.