What do you guys think about Sporterized 91/30's

[csm47362]

I have had a few 91/30's but I got another one again today. A really nice sporterized model at the auction in Richmond, I paid $85 + $5.95 tax + $10 in transfer fee. I though it was an ok deal. Some one did a real good job when they did it. Cut done and crowned the barrel. Removed the rear site and added scope mounts. The bolt has not been bent but looks like it was cut off and a new one bolted on so it now is in a downward position. The gun over all is is great condition with only one small spot of rust on the bottom of the mag.

Not the best pic but gives you and idea.

So what your opinion on these as shooters?

Also any scope recommendation?

 

[Hoosier Gun Coat]

Nice! I think it would be a lot of fun doing one. I just wish they could be rebarreled like the Mausers.

 

[ddewyse]

I like the sporterized Mosins. Looking for one myself right now to make the conversion. Can't beat the cost for target shooting; both for the gun and the ammo. Put a nice long eye relief scope on it, float the barrel and you are ready to go. Good luck with your new toy!

 

[jd4320t]

I like them and that one looks good. I'm wanting to do one of my own soon.

 

[gdh]

I like the old rifles the way they were made, with the wood stocks. I personally would not sporterize an old military rifle because I collected them for their history.

 

[Archbishop]

As a collector on antiques I can certainly appreciate leaving a piece of history alone. On the other hand I own a few of these and I'm going to modernize one of them and leave the rest as is.

 

[jd4320t]

As a collector on antiques I can certainly appreciate leaving a piece of history alone. On the other hand I own a few of these and I'm going to modernize one of them and leave the rest as is.

I agree with this too. I would like to modernize one and also have one the way it originally looked.

 

[Ricnzak]

That looks great. Let us know how it shoots. Here is a scope that was recently in a thread thay may work nice. The price is right anyway. Hope the link works.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/accessories_and_gear/68039-sub_100_scope_deal.html

 

[littletommy]

Nice gun, I'm sure it'll be fun to shoot, I just couldn't bring myself to do that to one of mine.

 

[AFA1CY]

I like the old rifles the way they were made, with the wood stocks. I personally would not sporterize an old military rifle because I collected them for their history.

I agree with gdh. One of these days 91/30s may be rare. History lost.


But OTOH it's your rifle, do with it as you please, I won't judge.

 

[paperboy]

I think you made a great purchase. I really like mosin's in the original form but it would be fun to sporterize one. If I found a deal like yours I would snatch it up. By the way, if you don't like it, send me a message and I will take if off your hands!!!!!

 

[hotfarmboy1]

I kinda like them sporterized up. For a long time my M44 was the only high powered rifle I owned. And I wanted to use it on coyotes, so I sporterized it much like the 91/30 you bought. I really like it and it shoots well. I've still kept all the orig parts and can return it to that any time. OTOH I also have my 91/30 now to keep orig, and plan on also buying a M38 or another M44 in the future to leave stock as well.

 

[Dennis0130]

I think I'll leave my rifle the way it is. I like owing a little piece of history.