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[Thomasl01]

Hi got my first. Mosin came looking for more info on it

[Thomasl01]

Just got this Was wondering if someone could help me with the year of the receiver
Thanks

[millman]

Looks like a 1897 Sestroryetsk.

[Thomasl01]

Thanks

[DShK]

Hi there, and thank you for letting me be a part of this forum. I’m looking forward to all the knowledge I’ll gain from y’all. That being said, I do have a question regarding a 1932 VKT M27 I recently purchased and was wondering if I could get some help. The bottom receiver tang is marked “158” with no discernible arsenal marking. The barrel of the rifle is also marked “158” on the bottom. I suspect this may be of Finnish origin, and possibly an assembly or part number? I’d appreciate any help. I have not found any info regarding markings like this in other mosin collecting forums and sites. I’m not sure if this is the best place to post it, so if needed, I can create another thread. Thanks!

[BassIsBest]

Nice to join the club!

[OctopusHighball]

Greetings! I was gifted this 1937 Mosin-Nagant M1891/30 Izhevsk back when they were $100 at the local Big 5 about a decade ago, just now getting around to getting it out and learning about it.

What I think I know so far based upon the great guide: Round low wall receiver, red letter, pre-WWII sling slots, refurb, ugly import mark, machined spring band, plain (not grooved) stock, split band. 1937 seems to be somewhat low production for Izhevsk at 72k vs. 300k+ for Tula.

Having said all that, what should I expect value wise these days? Anything else I should know about this?

Of course, this thread would be worthless without pics, so here she is!

[steelbuttplate]

Nice one, probably in the original stock. That might be a Romanian import, I'm not seeing the Ukraine marks .It's not a red letter its been done with a crayon. They sell in the $450-600 range. It will need major cleaning before shooting, with solvents, WD40 cuts the grease, in the barrel and chamber area. Shooting them out of the box like yours causes the Sticky bolt syndrome.

[OctopusHighball]

Great input, thanks steelbuttplate!

[tecdiver70]

Hi All, new member here. I have several of these wonderful rifles some common some not so much. Looking forward to this.

[Crowzone]

New member here, picked up on odd Mosin and was using the webpage to figure out what’s going on. Decided to join to get more info!

[Maitiu]

New here and thanks for letting me in. My name is pronounced MAT YOO, Gaelic form of Mathew. I have 4 Mosins, 2 91/30s, an M38 and an M44. I have been buying Mosins for years and have had upwards of 10 at one time.
Thanks!

[Gildwiller1918]

Hello, new member here. Just got my first Mosin M91, 1917 dated Remington, very nice condition. I main focus of collecting is WW1 era weapons and pre-WW1 as well.

[littkp01]

Hello, I have an old Bohler Stahl rifle thats been passed down through the family. Unfortunately info on the rifle has been lost to time. Looking for some answers maybe someone on here can help.

[littkp01]

How do I post photos? tried drag and drop and copy paste. Dont see a way to attach.

[millman]

How do I post photos? tried drag and drop and copy paste. Dont see a way to attach.

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[littkp01]

Shot in the Dark. Here's the picture of the rifle any help identifying it would be appreciated. The barrel is stamped Bohler Stahl with other markings and two step downs. The overall length is 49" Barrel about 19'. bolt lock has number 21 stamped on it.

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[TNeimeyer]

Hello,
Thanks for letting me join. I have two Mosins, a M44 and a M39. I need some information about the M39 so I will be asking some questions, hoping to get some help. I have some other interesting firearms, I don't consider myself a "collector" but more of a firearm enthusiast.

[kevingl07]

Hello! New Mosin aficionado here, I'll be making a post soon with pics and details of the Babushka of my rifle collection. Looking forward to learning more about her!

[selfedya]

Hello everyone!

Took three Mosins out of the cobwebs and to the range after a long hiatus from shooting. One Finnish M39 (1943), one Soviet 1933, one 1898 model.

Started the day using copper washed LVE Novosibirsk ammo with soft points. Took one shot out of the 1898, bolt was stuck something bad. I had to whack it open with a rubber mallet. Case was jammed in there real good, had to bang it out with a cleaning rod back home.

Continued using the LVE with the Soviet ‘33 and Finnish. No issues. Then tried this Czech soft point lacquered steel case ammo (comes in these blue boxes). It stuck pretty badly in both of them, so I decided not to risk it. From what I see here a fairly common problem. I’ve got 400 rounds of this stuff, so maybe I can get it to work.

I made the mistake of shooting at 100 yards when I should have been sighting these guns at 50. The Soviet ‘33 I couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn with, though rifling looks good by my untrained eye.

Also tried my old Belgian Mauser that I haven’t fired in 15+ years. Light strikes on the primer. Either firing pin is seated wrong or ammo sucks.

It was an educational day, and the pain in the right shoulder felt good all the same… looking forward to more and learning from everyone here!