Me too my friend, me too. Mine looks to be in really decent shape. I’ve been scrubbing it up most of the evening. Of course the parts don’t all match but the bore is clean and bright.
I’m going to run through a few things I’ve read to deal with the infamous sticky bolt problem and then get it out to the range to see how it shoots. If nothing else I’ve got a fun little hundred dollar rifle. If the worst happens I’ve got an ass-kicking combat proven bolt gun I can hand off to someone less fortunate.
Take care.
I’d love to hear what kind of groups you get. In a recent GUNS article comparing an Enfield, Springfield, Mauser and Nagant in similar condition, the shooters were shocked that the Nagant was the best shooter at all ranges.