SKS Bayonet

overlordofwar · March 24, 2013, 02:19 AM

This may seem like an odd question, but I am wondering if it is possible/legal to swap the "front sight block" on an SKS to mount a bayonet. And if so were can I get a replacement "sight block" that still has the bayonet lug on it (the one on my gun was removed).

tahunua001 · March 24, 2013, 11:56 AM

the bayonet on an SKS does not mount to the front sight post, it is a flip up bayonet that is mounted about 2 inches back from the sight post.

if you are talking about trying to swap an SKS front sight post with that of say, and AK47 which would have a non-attached bayonet then that will not work as the AK sight post is much higher and you would be unable to properly zero it.

overlordofwar · March 24, 2013, 12:17 PM

I understand that, but when I look at the gun, the front sight post appears to be attached to a "sleeve" that is pinned in place on the barrel. About 2 inches back from the front sight post I can see marks from a grinder that was used to remove the bayonet mounting lug, both the front sight post and the bayonet lug are normally attached to this piece.

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overlordofwar · March 24, 2013, 12:24 PM

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okiewita40 · March 25, 2013, 12:31 AM

To the OP,

Go to the survivors SKS boards. Prince50 makes or sells a replacement front sight for it.

overlordofwar · March 25, 2013, 12:34 AM

Thanks, I will check that out.

March 24, 2013, 02:19 AM	#1
overlordofwar Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2005 Location: Alma, KS Posts: 102	SKS Bayonet This may seem like an odd question, but I am wondering if it is possible/legal to swap the "front sight block" on an SKS to mount a bayonet. And if so were can I get a replacement "sight block" that still has the bayonet lug on it (the one on my gun was removed).

March 24, 2013, 11:56 AM	#2
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	the bayonet on an SKS does not mount to the front sight post, it is a flip up bayonet that is mounted about 2 inches back from the sight post. if you are talking about trying to swap an SKS front sight post with that of say, and AK47 which would have a non-attached bayonet then that will not work as the AK sight post is much higher and you would be unable to properly zero it. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

March 24, 2013, 12:24 PM	#4
overlordofwar Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2005 Location: Alma, KS Posts: 102	another pic with the bayonet in place 100_0363.jpg

March 25, 2013, 12:31 AM	#5
okiewita40 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 409	To the OP, Go to the survivors SKS boards. Prince50 makes or sells a replacement front sight for it. __________________ What on god's green earth do you think your doing?

March 24, 2013, 12:17 PM	#3
overlordofwar Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2005 Location: Alma, KS Posts: 102	I understand that, but when I look at the gun, the front sight post appears to be attached to a "sleeve" that is pinned in place on the barrel. About 2 inches back from the front sight post I can see marks from a grinder that was used to remove the bayonet mounting lug, both the front sight post and the bayonet lug are normally attached to this piece. 100_0359.jpg

March 25, 2013, 12:34 AM	#6
overlordofwar Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2005 Location: Alma, KS Posts: 102	Thanks, I will check that out.