So this weekend in pa I think I'm going to pick up a mosin. I have no idea about c&r guns. What to look for good or bad. this will be my first surplus gun as long as I find something decent. even considering an sks if I find one cheap. Any info would be great.

Look at the sticky in this subforum.

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/10818-how-i-pick-a-good-rifle-when-milsurping-at-fun-shows-or-shop/

Lunker my thing is i have no tools. No boresnake, borelight, dummy round, gauges. and besides that I know nothing. Do I want round or hex? Do I want m44? I literally know nothing about them.

As far as wanting a M44 or a 91/30 , its all up to you, if you go with a m44 plan on paying more but there worth it .

And as far as a 91/30 hex or round its also preference .

Just pick up what ever is the best deal for you !

 

On all of them if you open the bolt and pull lightly back on the trigger the bolt will slide out the back so you can look down the barrel, if its bright and shiny great, frosted ok just as long as the lands and groves are good.

 

And look for matching numbers then you shouldn't need head space gauges. Some people say you should check it anyway, I wouldn't bother ! If you want I will take the 1st shot

Hey Chris, no worries. The Mosin is a good cheap rifle. If you follow Ted's instructions you should be good. Do a little reading first to get acquainted with the different flavors. You might decide you want a Finnish Mosin for the accuracy, a M44 Carbine for the sheer fun (my favorite) or a regular 91/30 for the history.

 

http://www.russian-mosin-nagant.com/

http://mosinnagant.net/

I have come to the conclusion that Ted is a reincarnated test firer from the Tula factory in the earlier part of the century. I can hear now in a thick Russian accent " Hey I dont know if this rifle any good...." Ted replies " Fugg it bring it over here"

 

Either that or Ted was actually the test firer and the cosmoline preserved his body.

Drug addicts are always on the prowl for their next fix, Ted is on the prowl for his next fix of COSMO. If it has been too long, Ted starts going through cosmo withdrawls

Ok thanks guys. Also stocks are there differences between light and dark?

Ok thanks guys. Also stocks are there differences between light and dark?

 

Yup. One reflects more light than the other...

Yup. One reflects more light than the other...

Hahahaha, I actually busted out laughing when I read that. +1 to you good sir.

K sounds good thanks. Didn't know if out symbolized where its made or anything.

I have a 91/30 I picked up from TJs if ur still looking. (still in the box and full of cosmoline) I'd take the same amount I paid $125. Need the $$ to finish another project, since I bought a M44.

hey CageFighter

 

post a picture of the top of the receiver marking >

MMMMMMMM

Cosmo yummy

cagefighter where are you located?

cagefighter where are you located?

 

Im in Hawthorne, not too far from you

Sending a pm

I have come to the conclusion that Ted is a reincarnated test firer from the Tula factory in the earlier part of the century. I can hear now in a thick Russian accent " Hey I dont know if this rifle any good...." Ted replies " Fugg it bring it over here"

 

Either that or Ted was actually the test firer and the cosmoline preserved his body.

Drug addicts are always on the prowl for their next fix, Ted is on the prowl for his next fix of COSMO. If it has been too long, Ted starts going through cosmo withdrawls

Eric, I never really thought about Ted this way, but this makes a lot of sense the more I think about it.

 

I'd have to admit, I have a cosmo affliction too.