Removing 91/30 bayo... WTF

[BeaverMeat]

it won't come off from the reversed position.

I tried hammering it, wrenching it, Heating it up a bit, then hammering it and wrenching it, harsh language... etc. And yes I am depressing the catch.

Any other ideas?

 

[Nelson84]

Did you try lube?

 

[BeaverMeat]

Did you try lube?

Well... she is 74 years old. *cough*

 

[Muskyhunter1]

Wasn't that flat metal screw driver you get with the cleaning kit designed to twist and remove the mosin bayos? Sorry brother not sure what else you can do. Did you try penetrating oil too? Might help break down and cosmoline.

 

[bush1]

I've got the same problem with mine. I depressed the spring loaded catch and it moved 1/4" and is now stuck. I will try some penetrating oil tonight before putting a wrench on it.

 

[mbogo3]

A large flat based screwdriver or wood chisel used to pry between the bayonet lug and the bayonet it will come right off.No need to beat it.

 

[TRaTSeRiF]

A large flat based screwdriver or wood chisel used to pry between the bayonet lug and the bayonet it will come right off.No need to beat it.

But it sure is satisfying

 

[Desert_Fox]

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...or...

Just use a "Rat Tail" file or Dremel, and take of just enough material/finish on the inside of the bayonet attaching point to permit easy installation and removal of bayonet.

 

[corwin-arms]

Many do need fitting, some do fit some don't, fileing normally does the trick

 

[BeaverMeat]

Thanks for the tips.

It is really stuck on there... but the rifle is up for sale anyhow (not because of the bayo) and I will let the next guy deal with it...

 

[fiddler]

For further information to those who Do intend to take theirs off:

Mosin bayonets were not designed to be taken off by soldiers in the field. Most of them need a couple solid hits with a block of wood and a big mallet to dislodge it off the muzzle, regardless if pointing inward or outward. If you choose to readily remove it for whatever reasons may be, just wrap a round dowel with a bit of sandpaper and work it inside the bayonet portion. All guys know the motion. It shouldn't take more than a minute or two before it attaches/detaches with slight effort. Don't over-ream it or it will flop about.

 

[Mark-II]

Make sure that it isn't binding on the front sight post before you ream out the body. I had to relieve the channel for the sight on mine more than it needed an over all Sand Job.