True Blue Mosin

[kazan182]

I'm not sure if his daughter was 10 or 35. We don't know that. But if she was younger, I don't think that a rifle that kicks like a mule would be what I'd use to get her interested in shooting. That, in itself, is stooopid. Having a firearm that hurts, scares, or intimidates a new shooter is a great way to turn them OFF from shooting.

That is a nasty rifle to learn by or even small folks. But I have friends that shoot the low recoil ammo and enjoy it alot. I also use one of the 54R --->7.62x25 adapters which works ok too. No kick at all and saves from buying another rifle for them to learn with. This is how I got my gf to shoot it and she enjoys it now. One rifle with both like to shoot.

I am also considering the low recoil training ammo and rollerless bolt for my PTR-91 for the same reason. Very low recoil and cheap training ammo designed for the HK series rifles. 1K rnds/$200 and accurate out to 200 yds. There is no way she would shoot it or other 7.62 rifles otherwise.

 

[EarnestT]

If I had a daughter interested in shooting I would paint her guns any color she wanted.

 

[Seagrave1963]

If I had a daughter interested in shooting I would paint her guns any color she wanted.

+1

 

[Hi-Torque]

We may all be behind the curve on this one. Now that 2 of the same color scheme have appeared, it's possible they are related. Could these be Estonian Honor Guard parade rifles?

 

[JBinDC]

Was this dude her Dad:

 

[Threeband]

The photos in the OP don't get the color right. Rather than a pure blue, like a Smurf or My Little Pony rifle, this one is a pronounced blue/green, like the old Kresge's stores used.

 

[Mooseman]

It does not look like a rare Mosin. If that is what she wants, so be it.

 

[PGTMG]

Here is one for the purists.
If I heard correctly the guy did it for his daughter.

Shouldn't it be Red instead?

 

[DennisCA]