Yup, I'm interested on purchasing one, this one is to satisfy my secret crush on wood furniture and classic rifles. Also because it's so affordable. Ever since I shot a Springfield garand, it makes me want a classic rifle.

 

I received an email from aimsurplus.com which Woke up my need/want for a classic wooden stock rifle. Then I saw the price which was very affordable and looked into the ammo and that very affordable as well.

 

So Mosin lovers please feel free to show me your Mosins and suggest which one to get (under $150)... I am not well informed on this rifle and I did try to read as much as I can within the last 6 hours and I really want to buy one.

I have a man-crush on the Mosin my self. Beautiful rifle.

 

Cheapest is an M-91/30. Original design 1891, updated in 1930 (current design you're looking at). Look for laminate stock (people find them a shade more accurate than solid stock), and Hex receiver (again personal preference in craftsmanship). But really its up to you. I'd see if anyone around'll let you fondle theirs. See what you like the best in the different models.

Rayco Armory in Merchantville NJ just got them in.

 

From their facebook page:

"We received another shipment of Mosin Nagants M91's today $139Round Receiver or $159 Hex Receivers"

What's the hex receiver and round receiver mean? Anything significantly different except for the shape? What is difference for?

I say go over to Sarco tommorow and get yourself one.......for about a 120 bux or so....

 

I have a 91/30 that you can try at EFGA before you go. I ll be at EFGA tomorrow. PM me if interested.

 

The octagonal recievers are pre ww2 made and the round ones were faster to make.......

 

A lot of sought after mosin s will have an octagonal reciever but the functionality is the same

 

I am actually thinging about getting the M44 carbine from aimsuplus since they have them in stock now

What's the hex receiver and round receiver mean? Anything significantly different except for the shape? What is difference for?

When the Soviets entered into World War 2, they switched from Hex to round in order to get more rifles off the line to supply their units. WW2 production rifles were quickly made, show some tool marks, and wouldn't have passed the inspectors if it weren't war time. Other than that, no real difference. Just aesthetics, and some people have the opinion that round is a bit stronger (though that hasn't been proven).

Bought mine from Aimsurplus for 89 dollars its been an awesome shooter so far, amount of cosmoline on these guns is insane so prepare for a 2-3 hour cleaning session. I found WD-40 melts the cosmoline definitely made things go as fast as possible, just make sure you wipe all the surfaces you spray with the WD-40 and lube them good.

A litle clarification on the hex or octagonal

 

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinTheOp.htm#Hexagon

 

I read that mineral spirits was a good way to remove cosmoline. With the work I do I'm very familiar with cosmoline, but we get rid of it with brake kleen. I know better not to use it on a rifle though. But is the cosmoline inside every part of the rifle?

I read that mineral spirits was a good way to remove cosmoline. With the work I do I'm very familiar with cosmoline, but we get rid of it with brake kleen. I know better not to use it on a rifle though. But is the cosmoline inside every part of the rifle?

 

Yes. Every. Stinkin. Part.

I read that mineral spirits was a good way to remove cosmoline. With the work I do I'm very familiar with cosmoline, but we get rid of it with brake kleen. I know better not to use it on a rifle though. But is the cosmoline inside every part of the rifle?

Take the bolt down, which is fairly easy it seems and clean it in water hot enough you can barely tolerate it, and cut it with some degreaser of your choice. There are a TON of ways to get the cosmo out of the rifle, I know Iraqvet8888 did a series of videos on the Mosin, and shows a kick a** way to clean it after purchase.

When I got mine I did a total break down of everything and thought I cleaned everything out, but to my surprise at the range after 10-20 rounds when everything gets real hot. The extracted shell casings were coming out with hot smoking cosmoline on them. This just shows the lengths the commies went to preserve these guns lol.

I think sarco's price is $79 if you dont want the accessory kit that comes with it. I am a regular down there and the ones they have were imported by PW arms IIRC and look pretty darn good. Get one with the nicest bore you can and run with it. Anything else can be cleaned up or purdied up but bore it critical.

I'm definetly stopping at sarco's next week, to check out what they have.

Bring your credit card and have fun

Bring your credit card and have fun

 

Hi,

You had a link where to get a Finn Mosin, and i can t find it.

Wanna get one soon. Ca you post the link again or let me know what the store was....

 

Thanks

 

 

Hi,

You had a link where to get a Finn Mosin, and i can t find it.

Wanna get one soon. Ca you post the link again or let me know what the store was....

 

Thanks

 

I saw one on gunbroker earlier this morning and I know I out it on my watch list

here's my two M91/30's and M44

 

If you wanna wait, check out PA gun shows. Usually EagleArms has like 3 crates of Mosins, which is usually anywhere from 20-50 rifles, and they are $79.95. It's nice since you can choose from a TON of them and see which ones you like.

Nice, I drive by Eagle Arms to visit my in-laws. I think I'll make a stop when I'm there next time.

I read that mineral spirits was a good way to remove cosmoline. With the work I do I'm very familiar with cosmoline, but we get rid of it with brake kleen. I know better not to use it on a rifle though. But is the cosmoline inside every part of the rifle?

 

Take the action out of the wood and brake kleen on the metal. Just don't get any on the wood as it will make the finish run at the very least. Brake kleen won't hurt the metal.

If you wanna wait, check out PA gun shows. Usually EagleArms has like 3 crates of Mosins, which is usually anywhere from 20-50 rifles, and they are $79.95. It's nice since you can choose from a TON of them and see which ones you like.

 

When are where is the next gun show?

 

here's my two M91/30's and M44

 

Drooooool....... Specially because I just shot my first one today thanks to DamjanBlues

 

 

 

Take the action out of the wood and brake kleen on the metal. Just don't get any on the wood as it will make the finish run at the very least. Brake kleen won't hurt the metal.

 

Will do sir, I have tons of brake kleen

Do you have to wait for a gun show or can you just purchase it from their store? I just found out that I'm going to my in laws this coming Saturday after the Shongum USPSA match. I guess I can try to go to their store on Sunday (or possibly Monday if they are closed Sunday). Fortunately, you can buy long guns on Sunday.

Glad you liked the old 1943 Tula.

 

Here is a link to the Eagle arms store....its the Allentown area.

 

http://www.eaglearms.com/

 

And a link to where the gunshows are

 

http://www.gunshows-usa.com/penn.shtml

 

 

I've been to sarco, They were pretty helpful but never really liked me handpicking. Eagle arms is a great place. I go behind the counter every time im there and look at them. They even let me dissemble one to see the tang date. I'd recommend them. As for cleaning, you can use hoppe's for all the cosmo cleaning. One of the main ingredients in hoppe's is kerosene. It eats cosmo right up. I will recommend putting the gun in a garbage bag and leave in the attic or outside in the sun or i have used a hair dryer. This makes the cosmo more liquid and sweats it out of the steel. Clean the bolt real good and take a 12 gauge bore brush in a drill and stick it up the receiver to get hard cosmo spots out. I agree with usnmars about getting a good bore but not easy for a newb and a barrel full of cosmo. The best "looking" mosins 91/30 are 1936-1939 Or a MO marked 91/30. Better finish on most of them as stated above, but my MO's are almost pristine. Hope this helps you bud.

Oh and if you really like nice wood stocks on a mosin, look into the laminate one's. I know eagle has them. Here's one on one of my m38's. It is not aftermarket.

Heres one on a 91/30 tula ex-sniper i have. They are beautiful stocks.

Those are great looking examples. Cabela's flyer listed $529.99 for a Mosin Nagant Sniper Package that includes accessories. I'm not sure if that is a good price for the Sniper.

Not a good price! They are reproduction snipers. You can get a original one for almost the same price. You can get a refurb from classic arms for $399

I'm glad I asked.

Oh and if you really like nice wood stocks on a mosin, look into the laminate one's. I know eagle has them. Here's one on one of my m38's. It is not aftermarket.

Heres one on a 91/30 tula ex-sniper i have. They are beautiful stocks.

 

Wow that's a beauty