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!
bmfl
Local large store sellin em for $90 WITH some [??? 30 rds, maybe 100 ???] ammo...not quite as many bells and whistles but still comes w/ maintenance tools, sling and pig sticker...gotta loosen up a few bucks and get a couple while theyre still in stock...
Good find...congrats on the new family member!! I’m currently *expecting* and should be taking delivery of an Inland (division of GM) M1 Carbine within the next week or so. Cheaperthandirt.com has the folding M1A1 paratrooper stocks so I should be all tricked out within the month..
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