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    Saving a 'semi' bubbafied M44

    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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    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.

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    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...
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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by lyon13 View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lyon13 View Post
    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.

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by lyon13 View Post
    normal steel
    Can be cut with a file...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve762 View Post
    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.
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