Here's some pics of my cleaned up New England Westinghouse Mosin (US rifle Model of 1916. It is a Finnish capture , has the SA marks.

 

I got this rifle about 16 years ago. Back then while I was a teenager, I thought it was cool to refinish the stock. That's why its shiny. I now understand that's a big no no, bummer. I didn't do much to it since then and it sat in the back of my closet, enduring 3 moves. Maybe once a year i'd spray the metal parts with a protectant, thats about it.

 

Recently I have had a new interest with this rifle. With the help of advice from people on these forums, I proceeded to really scrub the barrel out. I had no idea a barrel could be so dirty. Rifling is there, but the barrel does look worn to me.

 

I ordered a Okie headspace no-go checker (thanks for your tips usnmars!)to make sure the rifle is safe to fire. Once that comes in and she passes I'll take her to the range.

 

Looks like the barrel was counter bored (again thanks for that info usnmars). I'm not too concerned as I don't have tack driver expectations for it.

 

Counter boring is done to improve accuracy when the muzzle gets messed up. While it's always nicer to have a non counter bored rifle with a nice muzzle, it's non necessarily a bad thing on a rifle that's been arround for a few wars.

Counter boring is done to improve accuracy when the muzzle gets messed up. While it's always nicer to have a non counter bored rifle with a nice muzzle, it's non necessarily a bad thing on a rifle that's been around for a few wars.

 

Good to know thanks.

Very nice rifle nothing like having a wonderful piece of history and the fact that it's a Finn adds a lot to the value.

 

I just picked up a Remington Mosin with a receiver date of 1917 with no import marks. The stories that rifle could tell phew

Yup, I've always been a history buff. Just until recently when I was reading up on Mosin Nagant's that I decided to dust this baby off. It never caught my interest before, but now I'm afraid I'm catching surplus fever. It was a lot of fun reading up on the history of the these rifles.

 

I'm subconsciously creating a list of others I'd like to own.. K98, Springfield 1903, Enfield....

Purdy rifle you got there. You will definitely get years of use out of it. Just be sure to take good care of it, it has lasted this long and more than likely will be around for another 100 years. Watch out milsurps are very addicting. I started out wanting a rifle from every country in WWII, and then it grew from there......... If you are ever up in NW Jersey give me a shout and you can try all the milsurp you want until your shoulder falls off.

sweet gun you have there

The American made Mosins are less common than the Russians, so that's one you definitely want to hang on to.

 

As Eric said, milsurp gets very addicting, next you'll be trying to find one of each of the 260 some odd Mosin variations. Buy the Mosins now, while they're cheap, I'm still kicking myself for not buying Swedish Mausers 20 years ago when they were $69. Now they're $500 + -

remember the days of the $29 unissued M44's in crates at gunshows. I bought some, but wish i had bought more.

I had no idea there were 260 Mosin variations!

 

Maybe stocking up on cheap mosins are a better investment than mutual funds?

I had no idea there were 260 Mosin variations!

 

Maybe stocking up on cheap mosins are a better investment than mutual funds?

I don't remember the exact number, but it's around 260. Maybe Eric or Ted would know.

 

The way the stock market has been that last few years guns probably are a better investment.

remember the days of the $29 unissued M44's in crates at gunshows. I bought some, but wish i had bought more.

That was the same deal with the Swedish mausers, they were immaculate for $69....... and SKS's for $89 unissued. Where's my time machine?

when you find it let me come along for the ride

Damn that's a Niiice rifle . Thanx for opening up my old itch did anybody buy one of those M39s from SOG?

 

Usnmars .. Was that you who wanted to sell a whole batch of milsurp rifles including 1905 mosin ???

Eh, the guns are priced at whatever people are willing to spend on them. Look at mosins... a few months ago they were at $130 before nics/tax and people were buying them as fast as they can... now Aim has to try to give them away at $69. Are they worth $100? absolutely, but it is not as sure of a bet. Bubbles exist in housing, stock markets, bond markets, gold, silver, and guess what.... even guns.

Eh, the guns are priced at whatever people are willing to spend on them. Look at mosins... a few months ago they were at $130 before nics/tax and people were buying them as fast as they can... now Aim has to try to give them away at $69. Are they worth $100? absolutely, but it is not as sure of a bet. Bubbles exist in housing, stock markets, bond markets, gold, silver, and guess what.... even guns.

True, but it's a supply and demand issue. The Russian gov. is still unloading Mosins right now which is why the price has come down again recently. When they dry up, the prices will go up again.

Here's some pics of my cleaned up New England Westinghouse Mosin (US rifle Model of 1916. It is a Finnish capture , has the SA marks.

 

I got this rifle about 16 years ago. Back then while I was a teenager, I thought it was cool to refinish the stock. That's why its shiny. I now understand that's a big no no, bummer. I didn't do much to it since then and it sat in the back of my closet, enduring 3 moves. Maybe once a year i'd spray the metal parts with a protectant, thats about it.

 

Recently I have had a new interest with this rifle. With the help of advice from people on these forums, I proceeded to really scrub the barrel out. I had no idea a barrel could be so dirty. Rifling is there, but the barrel does look worn to me.

 

I ordered a Okie headspace no-go checker (thanks for your tips usnmars!)to make sure the rifle is safe to fire. Once that comes in and she passes I'll take her to the range.

 

Looks like the barrel was counter bored (again thanks for that info usnmars). I'm not too concerned as I don't have tack driver expectations for it.

 

 

great looking rifle..I have a few myself including 1926 hex from tula..besides headspacing check the firing pin protusion min and max with available surplus tool (easy adjustments)..they are available on the net cheap..you don't want to pierce the primer and release gases in your face..mosin bolts don't have much protection in that area. there are usually alignment scratch marks in line with the cocking piece screw driver slot on the bolt to indicate it was aligned at the armory..lot of net and youtube guides explaining it ..

 

also Cheaper than Dirt has decent 7.62x54R for about $8 a box of 20 non-corrosive..pretty clean and accurate

stever

Or you could stay cheap and buy the mil-surp ammo for even cheaper and then clean the rifle afterwards. Now I'm not much of a shot to begin with, but hitting quarters iron sites at 50 yards seems relatively accurate for a 67 year old rifle and 40 year old ammo...

I like the surplus stuff. In order from favorite down here are my preferences :

Hungarian light ball

Polish light ball

Bulgarian heavy ball

Bulgarian light ball

Czech light ball

Russian light ball

 

All of those are capable of insane accuracy. Just remember to clean properly after shooting. Heck the monster mosin loves the russian stuff, puts 5 shots inside a quarter at 200yds. Surplus stuff can be very accurate.

I picked up 880 rounds of this ammo . Price was $140 + $20 S&H. They say its Russian.

 

I have the headspace checker on the way in the mail. I'll look into the firing pin depth as well. It does have marks on the back, where the adjustment screw is, lined up.

 

thanks for the info!

True, but it's a supply and demand issue. The Russian gov. is still unloading Mosins right now which is why the price has come down again recently. When they dry up, the prices will go up again.

 

Actually It's mostly not Russians anymore. Ukranians ....