I received an ATI 1944 PU Sniper

[ltcboy]

Hi All,

Just got an ATI 1944 Izhevsk PU sniper. Literally just opened the box and gave the weapon a quick going over. I am pleased with what I see, typical Russian Izhevsk, has all the proof markings, stock looks nice, no real gouges or deep dents. The hang guards are a shade darker than the rest of the furniture. Bore is really crisp, I stuck a 7.62x54r round in the muzzle and it hardly swallowed it at all. Without the weapon being cleaned, the bolt still has a shorter trigger pull than a normal Mosin.

The scope mount has a matching serial number to the receiver. Receiver date is 1944, PU scope is dated 1943. The scope mount has no rough machining marks, looks to be all steel. The scope is full of grease and cosmoline. It will be tedious to clean this off. The front lens was covered by a piece of paper, the scope's lens cover was on, but was covering this greenish blue gummy substance that kept the lens cover on the lens between another piece of paper. This gummy substance is a real pain in the a$$ to deal with. The weapon came with a sling, although, me being a novice to the Mosin Sniper, I have never seen one like this. Does not look like your typical Mosin sling. This was the only accessory that came with the rifle.

I have to point the blame at all of you individuals on this Mosin Sniper forum. I bought an SOG Mosin Sniper repro. I have tinkered with this rifle to accurize it and get it to shoot 1" - 1.5" groups. BUT.......it is not an authentic Sniper. So, I had to get one. It's all of your fault. I had to sneak this rifle into the garage. I do not wanna wind up lock down with the wife. I will post detailed pics tommorrow. As I stated, I just got it a little while ago, I wanna clean her up and see it in sun light. Seems like a really nice rifle and I look forward to shooting it.


Mike

[Junk Yard Dog]

You know all the sniper guys are going to want detailed pics

[Mantis]

43 44 TULAs on the way to my FFL as I write this

Hence forth it shall be held in contempt if thou mentions thy sniper rifle and does not include images of said rifle

[bunkysdad]

I can tell you I want to see it bad and I'm only a sniper wannabe!

[dou44]

still waiting for pictures.

[ltcboy]

Here are the pics of the 1944 Izvehsk PU Sniper. I tried to get as much detail as possible. Notice the grease caked all over the scope. That should be fun cleaning it. The sling looks pimpy. Is this a real sling? The rifle over all is really nice. I have to clean it out very thoroughly. I cannot wait to get it out to take it dancing. As I stated, the bore is crisp, the muzzle hardly swallows the bullet. Need to get the rubber to the pavement now and start cleaning it.

Any ideas as to tips on cleaning the scope will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0603/ ... =slideshow

[TrainWreck]

I think you're right about the sling. I haven't seen one like that associated with MN's. Maybe ATI didn't have a correct one and just grabbed one out of a box somewhere.

[Mantis]

ATI is sending leather slings with the TULAs. Man that is one nice rifle you have there. The greasy crap you are referring to is cosmoline and OILED WAX PAPER. the stuff I said snipers used to lock their barrels in place. Mr Dolk said HA. well at least it was available.
The scope that's the oiled wax paper that stuff is like tape it comes off. Use DAWN dish soap I use that foaming one and really carefully clean it. THe scopes are really tough they are 70 years old and handled by peasants. ( I fit right in) I wash the whole rifle in Dawn and dry it with air then oil hell out of it. It cuts cleaning time and gets that cosmoline off fast.
And it looks like ATI has matching stuff on the Izhevsk I hope Tula are about the same. All I need is the 42, 43 Izhevsk JYDs M52, and the M27 (ha ha) for the PU collection. Or you may all have a shot if the wife finds out what I have in all these rifles. I bought 3 PUs in the last month.

[desdem12]

[neorebel]

Here are the pics of the 1944 Izvehsk PU Sniper. I tried to get as much detail as possible. Notice the grease caked all over the scope. That should be fun cleaning it. The sling looks pimpy. Is this a real sling? The rifle over all is really nice. I have to clean it out very thoroughly. I cannot wait to get it out to take it dancing. As I stated, the bore is crisp, the muzzle hardly swallows the bullet. Need to get the rubber to the pavement now and start cleaning it.

Any ideas as to tips on cleaning the scope will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0603/ ... =slideshow

WOW I have TK1791 with a 1941 scope on it !!!