My new Mosin Nagant 91/30

HordesOfKailas · Apr 16, 2016

I'm sure that there is a duplicate somewhere but I'm just too damn excited to care. I bought my first C&R firearm this week - a 1927 Mosin Nagant 91/30 from Classic Firearms.

I've always been interested in Russian history (took Russian language all the way through AP5 in high school and have blood from that region) and found the wartime stuff to be especially fascinating. Combine that with my love of video games (Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater specifically) and the Mosin Nagant 91/30 was the ideal first C&R for me.

I got the rifle on Thursday and spent a good chunk of the day removing the Cosmoline and making it fireable. The "devil's snot" is no misnomer; this stuff is a complete bitch to remove. I ended up using boiling water and a ton of elbow grease to get it off. That said, there is no feeling like restoring a firearm to shootable condition. Definitely made me feel good.

I shied away from the more aggressive treatments as I really didn't want to damage the stock. I realize it's a shooter and not a safe queen but I really was hoping to retain the historic integrity of it. So it maybe took me a little more time than I "needed" but it looks great now (to me at least). Now of course Cosmoline has been bleeding out of the stock like no one's business, but I've managed that with some beer, a movie, and more elbow grease.

I definitely have more work to do in refinishing and restoring the stock, but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Considering I've wanted a Mosin Nagant 91/30 since I was 13, I couldn't be happier with this. Basically a dream come true.

thomfantomas · Apr 16, 2016

HOROSHO

highli99 · Apr 16, 2016

Congrats! Enjoy it. Mosins are cheap to shoot and have a long history.

KH195 · Apr 16, 2016

Nice first C&R buy!

remodeler1 · Apr 17, 2016

Very nice!

knastera · Apr 17, 2016

Great choice. I recommend getting the firing pin spring replaced if you experience the dreaded "sticky bolt." A lighter firing pin spring can alleviate that.

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HordesOfKailas · Apr 17, 2016

Well, it shoots well! A little high at 50 yards, but very reasonable. Punched a clean hole through my metal plate.

babalou · Apr 17, 2016

Nice Mosin!! Did you get the kit with it and Bayonet?

Cruacious · Apr 17, 2016

Quick tip for the Mosin: think about investing in a taller front sight post. Mosin's typically shoot high on their sights, so it helps a lot. Or just aim lower

Threeband · Apr 17, 2016

Congratulations, tovarich! Is good to have glorious Mosin Nagant defender of Rodina!

I see you got a "hex"; is it a Tula or an Izhevsk? Updated Dragoon or 91/30?

All us kulaks are curious. And did you get bayonet? Is necessary for hunting of the deers (and fascists) you know.

Are you familiar with the Smith Sights website? He has good information about accurizing your Mosin, and other good tips. Also replacement front sight posts.

http://www.smith-sights.com/article-accurizing-mosin-nagant.php

Melnic · Apr 17, 2016

Electronics Shrink wrap from harbor freight on the front sight and cut it down to zero it. Cheap solution

Alphabrew · Apr 17, 2016

Nice rifle OP.

I was surprised to see 3 or 4 91/30s at Shooter's Discount on the racks. They didn't have price tags on them and I didn't finger them but they look really nice.

Dave91 · Apr 17, 2016

If you want to retain its historic integrity, don't refinish or "restore" the stock. Any refinishing would hurt its monetary and historic value, and as a collector you would probably come to regret it. Just clean it up and enjoy it.

bbrown · Apr 17, 2016

This guy's got the bug. Bad. :thumbsup:

Threeband · Apr 17, 2016

Dave91 said:
If you want to retain its historic integrity, don't refinish or "restore" the stock. Any refinishing would hurt its monetary and historic value, and as a collector you would probably come to regret it. Just clean it up and enjoy it.

This is true. Just clean it up.

HordesOfKailas · Apr 17, 2016

knastera said:
Great choice. I recommend getting the firing pin spring replaced if you experience the dreaded "sticky bolt." A lighter firing pin spring can alleviate that.

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Yeah, no such issue shooting it today. Put 60 rounds and 20 blanks down range with only one or two fail to loads due entirely to operator error. The bolt is just CHERRY.

babalou said:
Nice Mosin!! Did you get the kit with it and Bayonet?

Threeband said:
Congratulations, tovarich! Is good to have glorious Mosin Nagant defender of Rodina!

I see you got a "hex"; is it a Tula or an Izhevsk? Updated Dragoon or 91/30?

All us kulaks are curious. And did you get bayonet? Is necessary for hunting of the deers (and fascists) you know.

Are you familiar with the Smith Sights website? He has good information about accurizing your Mosin, and other good tips. Also replacement front sight posts.

http://www.smith-sights.com/article-accurizing-mosin-nagant.php

Yep, came with the bayonet and all accessories. Matching serial #s as well.

As for production, it is a Tula, but I see Izhevsk markings (triangle with arrow) on the bolt and lower receiver. Have been wondering about that...

Cruacious said:
Quick tip for the Mosin: think about investing in a taller front sight post. Mosin's typically shoot high on their sights, so it helps a lot. Or just aim lower

I've been aiming lower haha. I don't really want to modify it unless for safety concerns (which there haven't been).

Dave91 said:
If you want to retain its historic integrity, don't refinish or "restore" the stock. Any refinishing would hurt its monetary and historic value, and as a collector you would probably come to regret it. Just clean it up and enjoy it.

Yeah, I'm coming around to not doing anything. Maybe just some lemon oil once I finish bleeding the stock.

Brickman301 · Apr 17, 2016

Here is some advice, or maybe a warning, they are like chips. I bet you can't just have one. Nice first C&R rifle.

Threeband · Apr 17, 2016

Now you need a Garand.

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/m1-garand/

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/eligibility-requirements/

HordesOfKailas · Apr 17, 2016

Threeband said:
Now you need a Garand.

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/m1-garand/

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/eligibility-requirements/

HEY HEY THIS IS NOT HELPFUL. That said...HMMMMM.

Threeband · Apr 17, 2016

HordesOfKailas said:
HEY HEY THIS IS NOT HELPFUL. That said...HMMMMM.

It is very helpful...

Do not resist...

Threeband said:
There is something special about the Garand: there is no other rifle quite like it. When you step up to the line with an M1 Garand, people will turn their heads and take notice. Strong men will respect you. Beautiful women will fall at your feet. The enemies of freedom will flee in dismay.

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