Yes, Another Guy Got a Mosin

[singlesix]

I've joined 7.62x54r.net. Great information and people. I'm beginning to see how lucky I'm in getting this rifle. Can't wait to shoot it.

 

[CandRFan]

Anyway, you asked earlier about hex receivers costing a bit more. For one reason, they're somewhat more rare. The Soviets made more round receivers in huge numbers, millions per year during the war, while hexes were very seldom made in excess of 300,000 in any single year. Being older, there was a greater chance those numbers would be further reduced by war loss and other damage. They also have a unique appearance, especially the ones with the older, text arsenal stamps.

I've got a hex receiver 91/30, dated 1923. I've never shot this one though...that's kinda' embarrassing.

 

[browncat]

night sights for a mosin-nagant

Love the mosin-nagant, especially at the range, after the first bang everyone turns and say what was that!
Well i put the glow stuff from Glow-on.com on my rifle, here a few pics

Here the sights almost aligned, as a bonus after about 20 round the barrel gets hot as you guys know, well guess what, the heat activates the glow-on stuff.

 

[WormDirt]

I want one! I want an m1 garand more though..

 

[remymartin]

I have an M44 carbine, it is a hoot to say the least. Welcome to the club sir, when you fire it you will know. My receiver says 1944, no numbers match, but I would have to say its one of the funnest rifles to shoot.

 

[308jake]

Great find and enjoy. Range report soon?

 

[singlesix]

Great find and enjoy. Range report soon?

You bet. Looking into join another Club that allows Centerfire Rifles.

 

[subtlesixer03]

Ive got a 1944 91/30 with all matching nums that is barly scratched at all. just marks from the wood shipping box. I honestly think it may have only been test fired and mabye some training fire for what ever soilder got issued it. Its super clean. I also have a hungarain m44 with one off num. had to get a replacement bolt frame/guide. original has a crack running from the u shaped cut down the middle. didnt see it when i bought it. whole 11 bucks for a replacement. havent shot eather yet. wantto but not to many rifle ranges in nwi. Any tips for getting off all that camoline?

 

[singlesix]

Mosin Nagant Rifle Cleaning and Maintenance

Try this site for cleaning tips.

 

[navarre1095]

I got an M44 a few months ago. I really flinched the first time I shot it.

 

[thunderchicken]

Never owned a bolt gun before but am curious should they be stored with the bolt in the cocked position? Or should you pull the tigger and ease the firing pin forward? or just put it on safe?

 

[johntheplinker]

I store my Mosins with the bolt back with the safety turned to the left to relax the firing pin spring. That way there is no tension anywhere and air can circulate through the barrel. With the firing pin in that position, just be careful if you remove the bolt from the rifle as your bolt head can fall off. Other types I simply store with the bolt open. Just a little bit extra safety involved if the bolt is open.

 

[singlesix]

This is what I came up with: