The Mosin-Nagant Rifle - Why Don’t You Have One Yet?

Human Events ^ | 6-21-11 | Richard Johnson

[dynachrome]

If I asked you to tell me what was the most important rifle ever used in Russia, what would it be? Many people might answer: “the AK-47.”

However, it was the Mosin-Nagant rifle that drove Nazis from the Motherland. The same rifle guarded the Czars, and later deposed them.

The AK may be the Cold War face of the Evil Empire, but the Mosin-Nagant was the backbone of a country when their very survival was in doubt.

In a great twist of historical irony, the former Communist country is selling the rifles that guarded the revolution to the very citizens once considered her enemies.

History

Let me introduce you to the Russian Mosin-Nagant rifle. Adopted in 1891, the Three Line Rifle was first carried by Russian troops under Czar Alexander III. Later, the gun would be known as the Mosin-Nagant rifle.

[LizardQueen]

I have an M-44 with the attached folding bayonet. Its big fun, and the fireball and noise is impressive.

I tell people it’s the only rifle that can shoot, skewer, and cook your food all at once LOL.

LQ

[ArrogantBustard]

5.45x39 should be compared to 5.56x54.

7.62x54r should be compared to .30-'06, 7.62x51, .303 Brit etc.

[Lurker]

I liked mine so much I bought two more. The way I saw it I've outfitted me, the wife, and a trusted friend with proven, kick-ass battle rifles for less than $300.00. Toss in a tin of ammo for each of us and I'm still under $600.00

Try that with any 30-06 or .308 platform.

Are they pretty? Nope. Are they rough? Yep. Do they go "bang" every time? Yep. Will they kill almost anything on the North American continent with a single well placed round? You're damn right they will.

Best,

L

[humblegunner]

It’s a girl gun!

[ArrogantBustard]

I tell people it’s the only rifle that can shoot, skewer, and cook your food all at once

You're a beautiful person.

[JoeProBono]

[dynachrome]

“Mikhail Galchkov- NKVD Sniper- 13th Motorized NKVD Rgt. 133 Kills!!”

His memorabilia. (doesn’t include the rifle, though)

http://www.ostfront.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ROEP-00118&Category_Code=Rus-WW2-M_A-Medals

[Kartographer]

The article said:"If I asked you to tell me what was the most important rifle ever used in Russia, what would it be? Many people might answer: “the AK-47.”

To which I replied not me I would say the AK-74.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

[Georgia Girl 2]

Ditto. I’ll hang on to my AK 74. Can’t get around those dual 30 round bannana clips. Or the 100 round drum.

[ArrogantBustard]

To which I replied ...

True, you did so reply. It's a defensible proposition.

Your comment on the price of ammo seemed to be heading in a different direction ... my comment has to do with comparing like to like.

[ebshumidors]

Bflr

[OldMissileer]

Same here... Too many dies already.

I am a reloader also but I get my 7.62X54R for $75 with shipping. 440 round spam cans made in the late 70's and 1980's. Copper washed steel cases; just throw them away. Total cost about 17 cents per round. Can't reload them for that price.

The darned things are FUN to shoot.

[Army Air Corps]

I have one and that 8mm round can thump a target quite handily.

[nina0113]

However, it was the Mosin-Nagant rifle that drove Nazis from the Motherland. The same rifle guarded the Czars, and later deposed them.

That's why I bought one (actually two, because they were just giving them away). Such a cool piece of history.

[Free Vulcan]

A guy can dream, can't he?

[mad_as_he$$]

“Factory new” hummm.

[NVDave]

I’ve seen, handled and shot Mosin’s. I still don’t understand the fascination with them.

[mad_as_he$$]

Dang, I hate that guy!! ;-)

[Rashputin]

"It’s the same reason I never bought a .303 Enfield. I’ll stick with the 30-06 and .308."

Amen.

I have an M1 Garand in each caliber (another Garand in .243 followed me home from the gunsmith one day, so taking in a lonely stray doesn't count as an extra caliber, right?).