Author Topic: Been bit by the Mosin Bug! (Read 9093 times)

gwilly · « **on:** December 12, 2011, 10:36:42 PM »

I've been standing on the sideline too long........picked up my first 91/30 in Sioux Falls this weekend!

1940 Izhevsk with matching #s & bright shiney bore.....

There's a spam can of copper-washed steel cored Rominian 7.62x54R FMJ on the way too!
I know what I'm going to be doing Christmas morning!!

gsd · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2011, 10:52:12 PM »

excellent...

altheman2 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 13, 2011, 12:25:38 PM »

Be carefull i put two 91/30's too close together and now i have an M44.....they like to multiply

NE Bull · « **Reply #3 on:** December 13, 2011, 01:46:19 PM »

Quote from: altheman2 on December 13, 2011, 12:25:38 PM

Be carefull i put two 91/30's too close together and now i have an M44.....they like to multiply

..and don't think placing a shotgun in between would make for a good chaperone. Like most 'kids' they will find a way!

bk09 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 13, 2011, 05:58:12 PM »

Ahh the wonderful Mosin. 2 weeks after I bought my first gun (Ruger 10/22) I saw these at Cabelas and HAD to get one. Thought it kicked hard until I got a 300wm, now it feels like a kitten. Unfortunately never been able to pattern it, usually 1 or 2 hits on a piece of paper at 100 yards

Wildgoose · « **Reply #5 on:** December 13, 2011, 06:32:55 PM »

I know a place you can put it to good use next spring!

The Vingage Military Rifle Match at Lincoln Izaak Walton

Very nice 91/30 by the way.

RobertH · « **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2011, 07:10:18 PM »

Quote from: Wildgoose on December 13, 2011, 06:32:55 PM

I know a place you can put it to good use next spring!

The Vingage Military Rifle Match at Lincoln Izaak Walton

Very nice 91/30 by the way.

yep. i love taking mine there. i usually end up near the bottom, but its always fun.

Mike M. · « **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2011, 08:46:19 PM »

Oh so sorry to hear about the Mosinitus. Theres no know cure but if you buy more it will ease the suffering some and, fill the safe. I started with the M44 then, 91-59,91-30, and the chinese type 53. Also picked up a Nagant revolver just to go with the rest. Good luck with this.

bkoenig · « **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2011, 09:09:01 PM »

Now you need the crown jewel of Mosins...the Finn 28/76. It will be mine, some day:

FarmerRick · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2011, 08:25:02 PM »

Classic Arms got some "Select Grade" 91/30's in at pretty darn good prices. They are about 3/4 the way down the page.

That crate full of them would look great as a glass-covered coffee table.

http://www.classicarms.us/firearms.htm

bkoenig · « **Reply #10 on:** December 15, 2011, 08:48:18 PM »

If the TKIV 85 Sniper Rifle ever gets imported for sale into American I will sell a kidney if necessary to afford it.

gwilly · « **Reply #11 on:** December 15, 2011, 10:28:20 PM »

Quote from: FarmerRick on December 15, 2011, 08:25:02 PM

Classic Arms got some "Select Grade" 91/30's in at pretty darn good prices. They are about 3/4 the way down the page.

That crate full of them would look great as a glass-covered coffee table.

http://www.classicarms.us/firearms.htm

I was drooling over that same pic a couple days ago........& yup .....right in the middle of the living room would be a wonderful spot for that coffee table! It'd be a whole lotta fun to take a close look at a box full like that!

Are there any gun shops around that are known to keep MNs on the racks? I've seen a few here & there.....kinda hit & miss tho

kozball · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2011, 10:37:34 PM »

Rod has 4 or 5 at Moeller Arms in La Vista. They are pretty nice.

gwilly · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2011, 10:43:54 PM »

THANKS kozball! I'll make a point to stop by next time I get close to Omaha

FarmerRick · « **Reply #14 on:** December 16, 2011, 06:03:05 AM »

Exeter Arms had a couple pretty nice ones with laminated stocks the last time I was there.

RobertH · « **Reply #15 on:** December 16, 2011, 12:36:21 PM »

cabelas carries them as well. they are on the racks of guns close to the new AR's. other used mil surps are on the used racks by the gun library.

JimP · « **Reply #16 on:** December 17, 2011, 12:27:35 AM »

I got one last month .... going to shoot it again Monday!

OnTheFly · « **Reply #17 on:** December 19, 2011, 09:24:55 AM »

Quote from: FarmerRick on December 15, 2011, 08:25:02 PM

Classic Arms got some "Select Grade" 91/30's in at pretty darn good prices. They are about 3/4 the way down the page.

That crate full of them would look great as a glass-covered coffee table.

http://www.classicarms.us/firearms.htm

Classic Arms has the round receivers ($79.99) and hex receivers (Ishevsk for $99.99 or Tula for $109.99).

Is there something that makes the hex receiver more accurate or coveted?

Thanks,
Fly

bkoenig · « **Reply #18 on:** December 19, 2011, 10:35:31 AM »

The hex receivers are pre-WWII and tend to just have better fit and finish, that's all. I have a '43 Izzy round receiver that has some horrible looking machine work. The barrel almost looks like it was threaded on the outside. There are spiral grooves all along the length of it. I think they were feeding the lathe really fast when they profiled the barrel. When the Huns are knocking on the door you don't really care how it looks as long as it goes bang.

OnTheFly · « **Reply #19 on:** December 19, 2011, 11:16:39 AM »

Quote from: bkoenig on December 19, 2011, 10:35:31 AM

The hex receivers are pre-WWII and tend to just have better fit and finish, that's all. I have a '43 Izzy round receiver that has some horrible looking machine work. The barrel almost looks like it was threaded on the outside. There are spiral grooves all along the length of it. I think they were feeding the lathe really fast when they profiled the barrel. When the Huns are knocking on the door you don't really care how it looks as long as it goes bang.

How about the Ishevsk or Tula? Either one better?

Thanks,
Fly