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I just got a 1941 Mosin Nagant but the serial numbers is way low 2839 all matching but right before the number it looks like a up-side-down vu it is a m91/59 can anyone tell me more about this gun

Serial numbers at that time were kind of like license plate numbers - two letters followed by (usually) up to four numerals. The pattern of progression is unknown so what you have may not be a low number after all. I believe the 91/59's retain their original serial numbers - not positive though.
I am positive that most 91/59's are in good shape and quite desirable these days. Post some pictures!

Just got it today just joined the group today and it is all new and not sure if I can tell I get approved

I love that smell too. Sorry I can not said that I was not there This is the first rifle and I think I picked a good one that all

If you bought a unmolested Mosin, I'd say you got a good one. If you bought a unmolested 91/59 I'd say you got a exceptional one. congrats and welcome to the forum.

looking for 8mm Mauser, 7.5 Swiss, and 7.62x54R brass

This is my new gun

This is it do you like it

41 Izhevsk, Nice. I agree, nice grain on the stock... I hope it's just glare causing the shine on old Shellac.

Cool, the markings do indicate this is a 91/59.

Rongo wrote:41 Izhevsk, Nice. I agree, nice grain on the stock... I hope it's just glare causing the shine on old Shellac.

I hope you are correct but it does look more like new poly than old shellac. Gotta love the 91/59s.

It's glare

The Guy a the gun shop I picked it up at said he give me $250 for it said he hates to see this one walk out the door

I bet he would. At $250.00 he can add another $150.00 to it when he sells it.

easyrdr wrote:The Guy a the gun shop I picked it up at said he give me $250 for it said he hates to see this one walk out the door

$250 A regular refurb 91/30 is going for that. Nice looking gun.

First things first, a shotgun is a "gun", what you have is a rifle, rifles have grooves cut into the bore to increase accuracy, a gun uses a smooth tube and is intended for shot loads at shorter distance. For a 91/59 that is a very good price today, for any Mosin carbine that is a very good price. Matching numbers are common on these, but like the Mosin refurbs they are all force matched during the build. 91/59's were made from parts and barreled receivers borrowed from 91/30 long rifles and cut down to M38 size. Because they were rifle and not carbine M38 barrels the diameter of the barrel is a little thicker and this aids accuracy. The build quality is also a bit better than the ordinary Soviet refurb, the 91/59 is known for having better adjusted triggers, headspace is rarely if ever an issue ( but check it anyway) and the overall fit and finish is higher quality.

and so you remember it-

[bbvideo=560,315]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kU0XCVey_U[/bbvideo]

Junk Yard Dog wrote:First things first, a shotgun is a "gun", what you have is a rifle, rifles have grooves cut into the bore to increase accuracy, a gun uses a smooth tube and is intended for shot loads at shorter distance. For a 91/59 that is a very good price today, for any Mosin carbine that is a very good price. Matching numbers are common on these, but like the Mosin refurbs they are all force matched during the build. 91/59's were made from parts and barreled receivers borrowed from 91/30 long rifles and cut down to M38 size. Because they were rifle and not carbine M38 barrels the diameter of the barrel is a little thicker and this aids accuracy. The build quality is also a bit better than the ordinary Soviet refurb, the 91/59 is known for having better adjusted triggers, headspace is rarely if ever an issue ( but check it anyway) and the overall fit and finish is higher quality.

and so you remember it-

[bbvideo=560,315]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kU0XCVey_U[/bbvideo]

Brings back memories... This is exactly what happened when you called your rifle a gun... And there was always one shitbird that did it.

Great Reference from a Great Movie.


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ok I get it. This is my rifle and this is my gun. That is funny Thanks junk yard dog

I want the first shots at 200yd . What will be my drop and can I be accurate at this distance with this rifle at 200 yd and not with my gun