The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

Traded it years ago but I bought one in 1972. They were sold by Montgomery Ward for $69.99. Advertised as a "Mauser M/98/09 30.06 rifle". They had been "sporterized" and were advertised as having Argentine and German crests, hinged floor plate and turned down bolt. I took it to a...

Good peace of mind, might as well be safe. The "coin" type gauges are not expensive and they are very, very easy to use. Just takes a few seconds to check. You do not have to disassemble anything. I bought one figuring it was cheap insurance. Ask around, maybe you even have a friend who co...

Oh-Oh, looks like that's the answer to my question. The rifle looks good otherwise, appears as it should, no other signs of tampering as far as I can tell. The serial, two Russian letters and four numerals, is stamped, in the same font, on the top of the barrel, bolt body, magazine base and top of t...

Just bought a Russian M44. Izhevsk 1946. I consider it excellent condition, all matching, appears normal to me. While cleaning out the cosmoline, I noticed that the bolt seemed really extra nice and "slick" to the touch. On closer inspection, it appears to me that it has been hard chromed ...

Hello from SE Ohio. Own several Mosins, just normal ones, nothing "super rare". Getting more interested and am looking for info and knowledge.