Moison Nagant Problem

[Forest]

So I took a friend to the range today. He brought along his 1938 Moison Nagant (sp) rifle to sight in.

The ammo he used was Silver Wolf.

The rifle looked great, but not a single round fired (we tried 3). Without my reading glasses I had a hard time finding a firing pin mark on the 'fired' rounds.

My initial thoughts were cosmoline in the firing pin channel or possibly a broken a firing pin. He's never fired the rifle before - this was his first time to the range since getting it.

Does anyone know how to break down the bolt to check the firing pin & channel?

How about any local shops that can have some experience with these rifles? (Howard County area)

Thanks!

 

[Seagrave1963]

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinVideo.htm

This site has helped me immensely --- can't remember who it was on MDS that pointed me there though.

 

[hacktracker]

There should be a tool that came with the rifle that looks kinda like a bottle opener.

Go to youtube and search Mosin Nagant Firing Pin and you'll see how to disassemble the bolt and use that tool to set the proper firing pin depth.

Simple fix that should only take a few minutes.

 

[Forest]

Guys thanks! BTW any suggestions on where to look for spare parts for the rifle should he need them?

 

[DSC729]

Tons of tutorials on youtube, very easy to disassemble and reassemble once you see how it works.

 

[BlueFin]

Usually the East European and Russian made Nagants come with the firing pin protrusion guage that you can use. I do not know if your French made Nagant comes with this tool.

 

[Qbeam]

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinVideo.htm

This site has helped my immensely --- can't remember who it was on MDS that pointed me there though.

+1 Everything you ever wanted to know about the 91/30.

 

[Seagrave1963]

Links to my go-to sites for parts:

https://www.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewcategories.asp?idCategory=17

https://www.apexgunparts.com/index.php/cPath/39

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/MosinNagant-33398.htm

http://www.keepshooting.com/firearm-accessories/mosin-nagant (accessories)

 

[Forest]

Guys thanks again, you've all been a big help and one chuckle (Ok I'll learn how to properly spell "Mosin").

 

[mopar92]

Dude it's a Mosin. Just buy another. But seriously 7.62x54R dot com or surplus rifle dot com.

 

[aehnuke]

If he hasn't thoroughly cleaned the rifle yet, he should probably start there.

 

[Forest]

If he hasn't thoroughly cleaned the rifle yet, he should probably start there.

The rifle is clean - but he has never taken down the bolt. We're both former soldiers so we know the value of a clean weapon.

 

[rseymorejr]

The rifle is clean - but he has never taken down the bolt. We're both former soldiers so we know the value of a clean weapon.

I'd be willing to bet that the firing pin channel is all gummed up with cosmoline.

 

[WeaponsCollector]

Firing pin is adjustable so most likely it's not set properly.
Here's a good video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aUoLZ1OweM

 

[Rockerspsl]

I need this reference too.

 

[TheCrow]

Very important to check firing pin protrusion before firing, could be dangerous if there is too much protrusion.

Also I suggest breaking down the bolt to fully get cosmo out, I ended up breaking it down and boiling it in water, got all the cosmo out, bolt was much smoother.

Good luck and enjoy!!