problem w/ Mosin Nagant bayonet

[dghboy315]

so i got a new MN 91/30 package from Aim Surplus. it's a great looking rifle, but i'm having the hardest time w/ the bayonet. i can't install it. it looks like is should just slide on to the barrel and twist around the front sight post to lock in to place. But, i can't even get it to slide on far enough too get to the front sight notch. the fit is super tight. i tried lots of lube and even a brass hammer, but it just won't go. and then, it becomes an ordeal to remove.

anyone have a solution?

i called Aim, but they said that was a common problem w/ the MNs. nothing they could do.

 

[Ivy Mike]

First off, make sure the end of the barrel is clean. Stupid and probably fine, bu it is something to check.
You may need to take a file to the bayonet and clearance things a bit. A dremel type tool is good for this. Once you get a good fit, you might want to shoot a little paint or primer to cover the bare metal.

 

[armoredman]

Crocus cloth. The bayonets were supposed to go on, and not come off for a long time. Mine slides easily, but most are a pain.

 

[GD]

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Also check that you are not trying to slide the bayonet over an importers marking. In that case you might want to get the rough edges off of the marking. Otherwise, ream out the bayonet hole - very little at a time. It should be snug but go on easily.

 

[Ash]

My experience is that on the refurbs, the bayo is real tough to get on and off for a while. Remember, the idea was that the bayonet was to be kept on the rifle at all times. You may need to relieve it in the socket area a bit to get it to slide on. Yours is pretty typical from what I have seen.

Ash

 

[cracked butt]

Fine sandpaper wrapped around a dowel.

 

[jefnvk]

Wait until it goes on, and you try to take it off. I have to practically pry mine off.

 

[Bridger]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. I know it's cool and all, but just how many zombie eyes do you need to poke out?

When I want to demonstrate the length, I just let it slip on as much as it can easily, so that it's not a PITA to take off.

 

[goon]

The bayonets that I have seen on them were always a little rough.
When you try to get the damn thing off, make sure you are in a room with a high ceiling and make sure you aren't pulling it toward your head or you'll turn yourself into a shiskabob.

 

[Jim K]

I don't know about others, but mine are not abnormally tight on the barrels, but the locks (yes, it is called a "bayonet lock" even when it is used on electrical connections) were hard to turn until I used a safeside file to take a bit off the little stud. Just unscrew the screw, pry the lock apart and slide it down, then take a couple of file strokes on the stud. The lock will then turn to lock without being too tight and the bayonet should be fairly easy to put on or take off.

Jim