The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

I purchased an 1943 Izhevsk yesterday and it has a bent bolt all matching numbers and in almost new pristene condition..Th e serial #'s all match all pieces bolt, bbl, trigger section, plate underneath, and butt....the wood is like new....however I cant tell whether or not its a n ex-sniper....I pulled the bolt back and didnt see any welds or marks......it looks to be new never issued because the wood has barely no marks or dents other than proof marks. the best thing was it was only $175.00 out the door....could this really be a gem in diguise? or just wishfull thinking?

Ya gotta camera?

I would love to see pictures (hint hint). Is there a better feeling than buying a new gun?

I am somewhat concerned about takeing pictures with the serial #s due to security issues and online problems with scammers and such I think you all know where I'm comming from. However, is there anyway I could send the pictures to one of you to to verify what I'm talking about thanks BTW i'm not paranoid just carefull

No idea how to do that. Probably by private message. Could you take a pic of the whole rifle on it's side not showing serial number?

yes I will do that tonite after work and private message would work for me

Awesome I look forward to checking it out. The Mosins are generally refurbished so well that they are practically new (not the type 53s though lol). We all love seeing new ones.

Very nice! and welcome!

here are the pics of the piece as you can see its in new condition and I have more with the 1943 gamma or 7 and the soviet cartouch on the barrel as well as a very low ser#

ok now i got it and put up the rest of the pics

Nice 91/30 , Soviet serial numbers were deliberately mixed around to confuse the enemy as to production totals, they can start a run at 23,000, and end it at 102, no rhyme or reason that we know of.

so what do you think is an original bent bolt never issued as you cab can see there are no drillings inside the chamber or redone for a scope mount

Sweet looking rifle. I like the markings/carvings on the stock. Thanks for posting them

If the rifle came out of the dealers Mosin crate with that bent bolt then it's a reused sniper bolt. However, if the rifle has had American owners before you then one of them probably put it on there. Sniper bent bolt handles are reproduced.

I used to get all hung up on the serial number thing (posting it). But it is a bunch of garbage. There is not even one piece of evidence anywhere where any one scammed anyone using the serial number. There is a ton of rumors and stories of such, but not one case of it ever happening. Not for a fact. I post all my rifles and if you want to see a close up of the "butt", I can take that for you too!


Dolk

That scam would be fun, I got your "gun" do I, well, why don't you come on over and we will talk about that down in the bunker were I keep "your" piece. and my collection of car battery's and jumper cables

Junk Yard Dog wrote:If the rifle came out of the dealers Mosin crate with that bent bolt then it's a reused sniper bolt. However, if the rifle has had American owners before you then one of them probably put it on there. Sniper bent bolt handles are reproduced.

It came out of a Wholsaler crate about 10 days ago...explain reused sniper bolt as I ;m not sure as what you are saying

dolk wrote:I used to get all hung up on the serial number thing (posting it). But it is a bunch of garbage. There is not even one piece of evidence anywhere where any one scammed anyone using the serial number. There is a ton of rumors and stories of such, but not one case of it ever happening. Not for a fact. I post all my rifles and if you want to see a close up of the "butt", I can take that for you too!


Dolk

Acctuall there is down here in Florida...scams are very appearent down here
Someone put a gun on gun broker with the ser.# and a scammer I guess wanted the unit and reported the piece stolen..it was investigated and the scammer ened up being charged by false allegations and such...one cannot be careful enough today whether or not its your s or not....remember the have nots want what the haves have!
Do have a nice day...and I said I would sent the Ser#'s privately not to whole world