Posted on 05/03/2008 11:08:31 AM PDT by 2111USMC
As of this morning, I have joined the Mosin Nagant club! (I feel like a kid with a new toy!)
Model: M91/30
Country: Russia
Armory: Izhevsk
Date of Mfr: 1942
Caliber: 7.62 x 54R
Overall, I would rate this weapon as "very good" condition. There are a few minor nicks in the woodwork, no cracks. Serial numbers on the receiver, bolt, butt plate, and trap door all match. The rifling in the barrel appears to be in excellent condition.
But wait! There's more! Unbeknownst to me, it came with a complete set off accessories! Sling and dog collars, bayonet, cleaner/oil canteen, bolt tool, cleaning rod tools, and a set of ammo pouches.
Price: $79.99 !!!!!
(I joked with the guy at the counter that 4 boxes of Wolf Gold ammo would cost more than the rifle.)
As a mechanical engineering oriented guy, the action is a thing of simplicity and beauty. Overall, I'd say the rifle is damn near butt-ugly. But, from what my research on the web indicates, these things are real tack-drivers.
I am SO looking forward to taking it to the range tomorrow!
You should post some pics of it.
Congratulations!
I hope you used your stimulus check. ;o)
Enjoy!
I love my Mosins.
I take it easy when shooting them - I did a postal match with 2 guns one day - 10 rounds each to sight them in, then 25 rounds each to shoot, and I was a hurtin’ puppy for a couple of weeks. They are light guns, especially the carbines, and the recoil is fierce.
Mine are VERY accurate, I can hit clays at 100 yards with the iron sights - that’s 4 MOA - which is good shooting.
The Mosins are cheap and collectible - I started off with a M-44 Romanian I picked up for $49, and added some 91/30s for about $90 each and then some hex receivers - then some “Imperial” Mosins (pre 1918) - and of course a Remington Mosin - it’s like eating potato chips! I can’t stop!
They are just fun rifles to shoot and collect!
Enjoy!
Right here. I have a 1916 vintage that still has the Romanov crest on it. It's non-matching, but a good shooter. I shoot relatively light loads with cast bullets out of it because of it's age, but I very much enjoy it. Mosin Nagants are capable of remarkable accuracy, particularly some of the Sako made ones. Enjoy!
Mine is a project rifle at the moment. The only thing I’ve ever heard that is required to make it a tack driver is a good sight.
Thanks TLI!
Very nice. I’d buy one for $79.00.
I prefer this:
http://www.miltecharms.com/rifles.htm#GARAND
And avoid putting Wolf ammo thru any weapon that you value.
I never saw an accurate gun I did not want . I have slings that cost more the 79.00 . Good find , happy shooting .
He reports he paid the princly sum af 110 bucks for his.
Excellent choice!
(Unfortunately, an M1 is a bit out of my price range at this time.)
I’m surprised to hear about the Wolf ammo, though.
I’ve seen some really cheap Russian surplus on the market. They are steel case instead of brass and have corrosive primers. I guess corrosive primers are fine as long as you clean them with ammonia after shooting.
I just might have to go get one. I’ve never owned a bolt action before, just semi-autos and a lever action.
I feel like a kid with a new toy!
I hear you. Enjoy that.
SVTCobra03:
I prefer this:
I just got a pristine Springfield Armory Garand, 2003 vintage. SWEET!
I have had good luck with Wolf rifle ammo in militay calibers, my SKS loves the stuff. Not so wild about their pistol ammo though.
However, after looking at SKSs and AK clones that ranged in price from $200 to $800, I figured I go for something that is less expensive and more accurate.
Next week I'll post about how I'm recovering from my shoulder reconstruction surgery.
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Actually, I am doing just that so I have to wait a couple more weeks to try the Garand. But I can still drool...
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