Saving a 'semi' bubbafied M44

[lyon13]

So I managed to snag this polish m44 for a song at a local gun show. But once I got it home and started researching how to replace the bayonet I ran into my first problem, I know that I can buy the lug that i need but I have no idea on how to reattach it. Another problem is that the trigger is beyond touchy,but I think I have figured that one out.

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[mrclark303]

I have to say, a friend shoots a Polish M44 and it's beautifully made and finished, they have to be among the best made of the breed.

[browningautorifle]

The whole affair is a sleeve and you have to replace the whole sleeve. That's a press or you can heat it and slide it off. That "Slide" is a very loose term. I'd be tempted to just leave it. Don't know where you'll find another without buying a donor gun. The trigger is easier, just replace the parts.

Here's the sleeve... https://www.libertytreecollectors.co...&idcategory=17

They have the trigger and sear bits too. Don't know if you can import them though...

[lyon13]

The whole affair is a sleeve and you have to replace the whole sleeve

So in other words not something that is done very often or easily

[browningautorifle]

not something that is done very often or easily

Like the AK barrel fittings, or the Simonov, all press fitted with a multi ton press. They'r meant to stay until the original factory does a rebuild. Could be done but the layman needs imagination.

[lyon13]

layman needs imagination.

My buddy just suggested cutting the lug in half and welding it. I'm not sure about the welding part but he might have something there.

[rcathey]

My buddy just suggested cutting the lug in half and welding it. I'm not sure about the welding part but he might have something there.

I had the same exact thought, haha.
Maybe even get two to cut them exactly in half for a flush fit.

[lyon13]

Hey does anyone know what the bayonet lug is made of? like is it normal steel or hardened?

[browningautorifle]

normal steel

Can be cut with a file...

[lyon13]

The project is not worth the effort for such a common rifle. Fix the trigger for safety sake.

Yah I know that the rifle is common and restoring the bayonet is not even a back burner project more like a 'if I can' sort of thing. And I am ordering the parts for the trigger when I get paid and I had the idea to get a mosin stock and modify it to make a knock off M38.