Mosin Nagant - what to look for?

[jeager361]

I am actively looking to pick up a M N 91/30. I have been reading up on them a bit but I am curious what tips you all may have. What should I be looking for and concerned about when looking at them?

 

[-Jake-]

Bore condition. Look for one with little wear, the muzzle should look a little squarish if looking down the bore. Also pull the bolt and look for pitting etc

 

[__Doc_]

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[Miller Tyme]

Unless you are a collector there are 3 things you need to look for

































Bore condition, Bore condition, Bore condition............................

I think that pretty much sums it up

 

[Tula47]

^^^^ This

 

[aclark]

Look around a full 360 and then pick something that isnt a hunk of junk.

 

[jeager361]

Cool. Thanks. I think I can handle this criteria.

 

[lmyer]

If you're only planning on buying one, wait for a good one - mirror bores are out there, but are uncommon. Avoid trying to pick the best out of a few and taking it home immediately. When you find a good one, treat it right and take good care of it.

 

[indiucky]

Unless you are a collector there are 3 things you need to look for

































Bore condition, Bore condition, Bore condition............................

I think that pretty much sums it up

Cosmoline.....You must look for cosmoline. Millertyme wears it as aftershave and he managed to get a cool boat (ship?) and a pretty cool wife...
Millertyme is the only person I know that actually smells like another country. Trust him on all things commie.....

 

[pinshooter45]

The only other thing you might look for if you are interested in collecting them is finding one with the hex receiver. They are a little more collectable and getting harder to find. I bought my hex about 3 years ago and have not seen a lot if hex's since. Those were not made during wartime and have a better finish to them. But if you are just looking for a shooter find one with a good bore and not all beat up and get ammo and enjoy!

 

[Miller Tyme]

Cosmoline.....You must look for cosmoline. Millertyme wears it as aftershave and he managed to get a cool boat (ship?) and a pretty cool wife...
Millertyme is the only person I know that actually smells like another country. Trust him on all things commie.....

Thanks Rick, by the way when are we having another meet and greet, I got a cool 36 Tula Siminov trials rifle to show you and this little gem I got coming my way.

 

[Vamptepes]

Look at the bore and if it's larger diameter it's been counterbored. Not always a bad thing i have one and it shoots great. If it's a russian made then Tula is generally the better quality. Hard ones to find are Finnish ones. They are made mainly out of mismatched parts but you can find them with a hex receiver. But if you want a rare one look for a early year hex receiver with a low wall and good bore condition. That'd be a nice find. Or maybe even a dragoon or ex-dragoon. Or a cossack..Don't remember the rule on posting websites but here. 7.62x54r.net and read read read. EVERYTHING you need to know is there. And pages upon pages dedicated to just that rifle. Nifty little site and has everything you need to read up on those rifles. Even some general guidelines on collecting and what to look for in a rifle etc..

If that was against the rules please slap me around some and i apologize.

 

[lmyer]

Thanks Rick, by the way when are we having another meet and greet, I got a cool 36 Tula Siminov trials rifle to show you and this little gem I got coming my way.

Cool a 47 PU sniper! Recent import? Molot?

 

[tk71]

Mosins in retail stores are usually covered in cosmoline. When I purchased mine bore was packed with cosmo hard to inspect but I looked at overall condition all numbers matching(magazine floorplate, bolt, receiver, butt plate). I took a chance and bought one and after extensive cleaning shoots good and bore was good.

 

[Miller Tyme]

Cool a 47 PU sniper! Recent import? Molot?

Yep, most recent batch, it's a Guns West import, should be here latter this week.