I don't really know what a Mosin Nagant 91/30 is

[Joe Williams]

But we just bought one LOL. Actually, put it on layaway to hold it, and we'll pick it up next payday.

Big R in Crawfordsville had this gun in their display last night. Sean (my son) said he saw one, and I told him he was bonkers. Sure enough, though, there it was. Cathy and I chatted about it, and decided it would be fun to own what may be a little piece of history. It's kind of neat to think that we own a gun that may have helped save the world from Nazis. That really kind of turned Cathy on, and helped sway her to agree to buying a gun we have no real practical use for right at the moment.

It's date stamped 1942, with proofmarks from Izhevsk arsenal. Looked like most numbers match, though I didn't bother trying to find them all. The box said it was "Very Good +," and I reckon it was. Wood and metal looked good to me, what I could see of the bore through the cosmoline looked real good, with sharp and deep rifling. It comes with bayonet, sling, and ammo pouches with cleaning kit and some weird flask. Anyone have a clue what the flask would be? It's a silver thing with two capped openings. Hold gun oil, maybe?

So, don't know what any of the above really means. Hope it's a good fun gun Paid $120, hope that's a decent price. I'm Googling now, but would love any input folks have to offer as to what I bought, and what we can expect from it!

[Griffeycom]

Sounds like you did well! Here's a site with a ton of info about Mosins and the rounds they shoot;

7.62x54r.net

[42769vette]

Originally Posted by Griffeycom

Sounds like you did well! Here's a site with a ton of info about Mosins and the rounds they shoot;

7.62x54r.net

that site can answer any question anyone has. talk about a wealth of knowlege

[Bill of Rights]

Originally Posted by Joe Williams

But we just bought one LOL. Actually, put it on layaway to hold it, and we'll pick it up next payday.

Big R in Crawfordsville had this gun in their display last night. Sean (my son) said he saw one, and I told him he was bonkers. Sure enough, though, there it was. Cathy and I chatted about it, and decided it would be fun to own what may be a little piece of history. It's kind of neat to think that we own a gun that may have helped save the world from Nazis. That really kind of turned Cathy on, and helped sway her to agree to buying a gun we have no real practical use for right at the moment.

It's date stamped 1942, with proofmarks from Izhevsk arsenal. Looked like most numbers match, though I didn't bother trying to find them all. The box said it was "Very Good +," and I reckon it was. Wood and metal looked good to me, what I could see of the bore through the cosmoline looked real good, with sharp and deep rifling. It comes with bayonet, sling, and ammo pouches with cleaning kit and some weird flask. Anyone have a clue what the flask would be? It's a silver thing with two capped openings. Hold gun oil, maybe?

So, don't know what any of the above really means. Hope it's a good fun gun Paid $120, hope that's a decent price. I'm Googling now, but would love any input folks have to offer as to what I bought, and what we can expect from it!

$120 is probably not horribly unreasonable if you don't have a C&R license. With one, you could have gotten it for maybe $90, but the C&R is $30 for 3 years, so you're right back up to $120 (and a couple months' wait) if that's the only thing you buy with it.

The flask is designed to hold cleaning solution on one side and oil on the other. Mosins receive much love hereabouts, but yes, 7.62x54r.net gives them much more. I just got mine a few days ago-haven't even cleaned the cosmo off of it yet.

Once that's done, I'll get some ammo for the beastie. At least that's a gun that shoots for reasonably cheap.

Congrats on your purchase!

Blessings,
Bill

[AFA1CY]

I don't really know what a Mosin Nagant 91/30

Great piece of history, that is what it is

[88E30M50]

Beware of Mosins. They can be very addictive. When my son brought the first one into the house, I didn't think much of it. Long story short, within a month, I had 3 of my own and we are well into the second can of ammo. The muzzle flash is something to behold.

[thej27]

Big R has Mosins and is only 10 miles from me. Time for a road trip.

[misconfig]

Originally Posted by 88E30M50

Beware of Mosins. They can be very addictive. When my son brought the first one into the house, I didn't think much of it. Long story short, within a month, I had 3 of my own and we are well into the second can of ammo. The muzzle flash is something to behold.

That looks like Atterbury, I shoot my Mosin there too, on occasion.

[2cool9031]

About 15 yrs. ago I bought a polish m-44 unissued.....been in the gun case every since, now you guys are tempting me to shoot it. LOL

[Wheezy50]

I've got a russian M44 that has been in the closet for a couple years now. I've only had it out a couple times and everytime i shoot it i think

"holy crap this things loud"

Oh well, it's fun to have around even though i rarely get it out.