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[Burdette]

Hello, I just purchased my first Mosin Nagant rifle, a 1942 91/30 made in Izhevsk. It has all matching serial numbers and is in a post-war stock. I look forward to learning more about this rifle.

[Brucifer]

I have a 1922/3 Tula. I say 22/3 because while you can read the '3' well, it's been suggested that it was stamped over another number. It's a 5 liner with matching numbers of N1780 including bayonet. Counterbored with a post-war stock. Cleaned the cosmoline, have a box of Red Army, just need to find the find to fire it. I have pics, but I want to retake them with my my phone's endoscope attachment.

[Brucifer]

I have a 1922/3 Tula. I say 22/3 because while you can read the '3' well, it's been suggested that it was stamped over another number. It's a 5 liner with matching numbers of N1780 including bayonet. Counterbored with a post-war stock. Cleaned the cosmoline, have a box of Red Army, just need to find the find to fire it. I have pics, but I want to retake them with my my phone's endoscope attachment.

This might be my second attempt at posting because I didn't see the first one.

[Brucifer]

Yumpn' Yimninny! I thought it said I couldn't delete a post in this thread, then it disappeared. Wrote a follow-up and the post was gone. Here's what I wrote:

Local gun show this weekend. Might get some stripper clips and see if there is any interesting ammo. Haven't shot it yet, so I'm not sure I need any barrel 'enhancements'. Might order some GO/NOGO headspace gauges from Okie since that seems to be my only real concern when it comes to firing a nearly 100 year old gun. I know we aren't supposed to 'correct' a gun, but it would be nice to have the older style rear sight. The newer one just doesn't have the patina of the barrel. I also like the ridges along the side, but I have other things in my budget I need to get.

[Junk Yard Dog]

The reason the Soviets got rid of the older sight was while it may look cool and old style today from a shooters standpoint it's a piece of shit. The 91/30 rear and front sight are much easier to use. Your rifle is a 91/30 now, it's probably been a 91/30 since the war, leave it be, fewer headaches that way . Welcome to the board, budgets, yea, we all got 'em, and we all forget 'em the moment we enter a gun shop, show or open Gunbroker.

[Brucifer]

The only changes I might make is a trigger spring and oil soaked rags around the barrel if needed. I think I have a somewhat rare piece, not capital 'R' rare, but a low number transitional one. I'll work on getting some better pics of all the markings and bore. Then I'll try and figure out which forum to post all the info.

I had some rusting issues with the bolt so I shined things up a bit with the Harbor Freight dremel. Not chromed, but definitely no rust. Gave the sliding edges a little more attention. Soapy toothbrush bath with a hot rinse, then a good Hoppes #9 soaking. Let the pieces drain and reassembled. Wiped down with an old T-shirt and now sitting bolt head down to allow any excess to flow out. Tomorrow I'll see how the action is.

[Kiwi Mosin man]

Hi Everyone,
I am a New Zealand based Mosin Nagant and eastern bloc firearms and memorabilia collector, Have a very good collection of Mosin's (by NZ standards anyway) and look forward to sharing them here with you all. The collective knowledge of the members here blows me away and I hope I can add to it in some small way. Would be happy to answer any questions about firearms in NZ if anyone wants to know..
Cheers.

[Raupleminze]

Thanks for the add!!!!!

[SSGTSemperFi]

Hey y'all. New member here (duh, right? )

Born and Raised in California. Yes, the state that deems me too incompetent to defend myself. The state that deems me too stupid to use many VOC items, the state that deems me a terrorist threat for even wanting to think about thinking about a gun. (I hate it here, if you couldn't tell )
Will be moving to a more gun friendly state as soon as i'm out of college (Texas, my first choice)

1943 Izhevsk, 3Ж9029. Shows the rough machining marks and the rushed out-the-door finish. Disgustingly ugly, in her very own beautiful way. Relatively new mosin owner here, bought her about six months back, grand total came to just under $380 after the 10-day period, because.... California. All original serials with the exception of the butt plate and magazine floorplate (even the original bayonet, which seems to be somewhat uncommon among re-arsenal's?)
Unfortunately, I did have to remove the shellac off of her, as it was like a dirty winter every time I fired her, bits of finish flying everywhere.
Next rifle that'll be added to my collection will be an M39. That'll be a non-California purchase though.
After that, i'll be an M1 Garand in honor of my Grandfather (Read more below), she'll be a wall hanger though.

When it comes to my name, I like to disclose that I was, unfortunately, unable to serve my country myself. I was medically disqualified due to a heart valve issue. My name is in honor of my Grandfather [an immeasurable influence on nearly every aspect of my life] who earned an in-field promotion to SSGT while fighting his way up Mt. Suribachi with the 5'th Pioneer's. on Feb 23, 1945 [Yes, the same day that the flag was raised. I could sit for hours and listen to his stories - one that will always stick with me is that the original flag raising was touted as a "bunch of Hollywood Marines" by many who saw it]
Here's a few images I like to share of his

[Joekopec1]

Just picked up my first mosin today! Still learning a lot!

[60falcon144]

New here. Just picked up my first mosin last week! 1943 izhevsk. Probably nothing special but its mine!

[SSGTSemperFi]

New here. Just picked up my first mosin last week! 1943 izhevsk. Probably nothing special but its mine!

Every rifle is special (yea yea, if they're all special, none are) but, truly, each rifle has it's own story, every dent, every ding, every rushed machining mark has a reason. Some of these made it home while their owners weren't so fortunate, some have seen the face of war and lived to show the tale. She's a warhorse, and her design has (in large part) stood the test of time.

[oldmanwithmosin]

Hello there. I just pick up a '42 91/30. numbers match. got bayonet, tools, tank and tools with it.
need to figure out how to get or make some ammo. Hope to learn about these guns.
OMWM

[Sam870o]

Hi just got bit by the moson bug. My names Sam im from Westren Ny about 20 mins south of buffalo. Currently own 3 91/30 mosin nagants. A 1943 1942 and a hex 1934 all Izhevsk. Also just recently applied for a c&r to further my collection

[mgbbob]

Hi folks, Bob here from Kansas. I purchased a Mosin a couple of years ago and now that I am retired want to get out and do some shooting and learn more about the rifle. I am debating if I should leave alone or restore. I need more information and this looks like the place to get it. Bob

[millman]

Hi folks, Bob here from Kansas. I purchased a Mosin a couple of years ago and now that I am retired want to get out and do some shooting and learn more about the rifle. I am debating if I should leave alone or restore. I need more information and this looks like the place to get it. Bob

Leave it alone. Any "restoration" destroys history and greatly reduces the value of your rifle.

[mknight702]

Hi,

Proud owner of an M38 flame thrower. Shooters either side of me are slightly less convinced.

Would like to own a sniper at some point.

[Bilalbste]

I recently bought my first rifle ever. 1943 91/30 Tula, hex receiver, all matching numbers even the bayonet. I love shooting it and leaning as much about the rifles as possible.

[Later2u]

Hello everyone!

I've had my Mosin M44 a couple or years already. Took it to the range and had a difficult time extracting after a few rounds. I'm here to learn more and correct the issue, from what I've gathered to a limited degree is cleaning.

I did use milsurp ammo and I've read that is could be hotter than needed. I have acquired non corrosive ammo, so after a thorough cleaning, I will try again.

It is a numbers matching Mosin, not sure if that is worth anything, but it nice to have I suppose.

Anyways, thanks for the website and letting me join.

[millman]

Search "sticky bolt", and you should find the solution.