Disassembly Instructions for an M44

The Mosin Nagant model 1944 Carbine was designed as an update to the Russian Model 1938 Carbine. The only major difference in the designs between the M38 and the M44 is the inclusion of a bayonet. The M44 was the first rifle to be universally issued to all soldiers of the Red Army. Prior to the issue of the M44, bolt-action rifles were only issued to a single classification of Russian soldiers with a single purpose in mind.

Things You'll Need

  • Flathead screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pull the bolt back and inspect the chamber to ensure that the rifle is not loaded.

    • 2

      Remove the sling (if applicable).

    • 3

      Press the barrel band retaining springs in and slide both barrel bands forward until they reach the front sight post. Do not attempt to remove the rings completely from the barrel. Doing so can result in damage to both the rings and the front sight post.

    • 4

      Remove the upper section of the handguard.

    • 5

      Pull the bolt back and squeeze the trigger. This will disengage the retention mechanism and allow the bolt to be completely removed from the rifle.

    • 6

      Rotate the cocking knob of the bolt 90 degrees counterclockwise. This will decock the bolt and allow you to separate the bolt head and connector bar from the bolt.

    • 7

      Rotate the bolt head clockwise 90 degrees and remove it from the connector bar.

    • 8

      Use the notch on the connector bar to unscrew the firing pin. The spring beneath the firing pin is under pressure, so use care when removing the firing pin. Once the pin has been removed, remove the spring.

    • 9

      Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the screw from the front of the magazine well and the screw from the back of the receiver.

    • 10

      Remove the magazine well assembly and receiver assembly from the stock.