Type 53 vs Type 38 Mosin

PGTMG · Apr 6, 2014

I bought a Type 53 off the forum hoping to get a shorter lighter rifle than the 91/30. Well I achieved half of it.

Does anyone have both the 53 and the 38? If so what is the difference in wieght and balance?

Thank you

iH8DemLibz · Apr 6, 2014

I've owned both.

M38 is lighter and handier due to the lack of bayonet.

And a nice M38 is very valuable.

Still kicking myself for selling off my 1945 dated M38.

SOG has T53's for 99 dolla.

Turbohugh · Apr 15, 2014

I just purchased a M38 from gun broker. The seller was a Virginia guy. I wasn't that happy with the transaction as the advertisement had the tool kit, case and accessories :All I got was the gun in a box wrapped in bubble wrap.

But , that said the bore was very nice and clean. The gun had not been counter-bored and seems to be a nice one. I cant wait to shoot it !

If I were you I would find a nice M38 they are a good 'best-of-both-worlds' as you have no bayonet to deal with, and its already a 20inch short barrel.

Best of luck!

Hugh

Alphabrew · Apr 15, 2014

I have both, the 38 is much lighter, also about 2.5 times as much money.

Hi-Torque · Apr 15, 2014

M38 feels the best by far if you ask me. I think the M44 / T53's are a bit front heavy, they feel like there's a small lead brick in the front handguard. I don't get that with a 91/30 (which is actually slightly heavier), or the M38, which shares the same basic balanced feel, in a smaller and lighter package.

I said it in a different post, but if I close my eyes, and raise my 91/30 into position, when I open my eyes, the sights are lined up. I don't get that with the front heavy M44 / T53's. The M38 is a handy size and well balanced for a high powered rifle. Oh, and far more expensive. But let's be honest, even a really nice M38 isn't an expensive rifle....

Sirex · Apr 16, 2014

If the issue of being front heavy is important, as is cost, just remove the bayonet and put it in a box. I had a T53 and really liked it, just sold it due to bills. But I AM looking for another T53.

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