The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

I finally picked up a box of ammo for it...how much recoil do these things transfer to you?

Thanks for the info. I really had no idea what I had, other than what i could figure out online.

I finally had a little time this weekend to clean her up a bit...

Still need some polish for the furniture...

New to the Mosin Nagant. Looking for any info anyone might be able to provide. Based on what I can find, it appears to be a Russian Izhevsk Armory M38. I don't really have any history on this particular rifle, but I am attaching pictures that I hope helps those of you with knowledge... I don't see a...

I believe this to be a Russian M38, based on the research I have conducted.

I was hoping to see if anyone here could provide any clearer info. I think it is the hammer & sickle in the leaves, but it is not clear.
I don't know anything of the history or anything like that.