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Yeah, did it.



The bolt doesn't match the other serials, but the bore has clean rifling and the action is smooth. Came with a sling and 200 rounds of Bulgarian ammo. And NO COSMOLINE

Looks like mfr date is 1942 Izhevsk(sp?) arsenal.



Nothing wrong with the sights.



And ouch, my shoulder.

Iron sights, no adjustment, 50 yards. 25 shots downrange, 25 on paper, I had never fired this rifle before.

Clear day, no wind.

It's not the rifle, it's the shooter

No cosmoline sweat, but the bolt did stick a bit. Think I need to clean and lightly lube it. The charging handle did not engage on a couple of bolt pulls. Open to suggestions there.

But, very cool, going to clean it up, do something hi-vis for the front sight post and shoot the postal.

This completes any intentional acquisition of long guns.

Congrats, same as mine I think.

Very nice, and good job photographing it (I need to try that again with my MN).

Did you buy it from a private party or store that had already cleaned off the cosmoline? The receiver looks nicely machined for a 1942 manufacture. Some of the war baby MNs I've seen look like they were made with a sledgehammer.

Let us know how it shoots!

Consignment at a store. It was right next to one covered in cosmoline.

Looks like I can get a bayonet and some stripper clips and a slip on buttpad before Sundays range trip.

Now you have to resist the temptation to make heroic poses for Pravda.

Give in!

I seen quite few that looked like they were used for sledgehammers,baseball bats pry bars and the occasional pole vault,almost any Russian rifle made for WW2 saw it's share of hell,

very nice looking Mosin Inquisitor,bring a rubber mallet with ya the first time you shoot it as it may have sticky bolt syndrome

I will pack my mallet

Hello,

Pack a couple rolls of paper towels. The rifle may sweat comsoline as it heats up, and if the bolt starts sticking, you'll want to swab out the chamber (including the neck) every magazine or so. Eventually it will stop.

There are some spots on the wartime rifles' bolts which will mimic classic "sticky bolt" due to rough finish. If you experience sticky bolt syndrome after your paper towels come out cosmoline-free, shoot me a PM or email at wabatuckian@gmail.com and I'll take some pics of where you can smooth things out with wet/dry sandpaper. I use files and stones on my stuff but they're really not needed. Sandpaper will work fine!

Have fun. You realize you'll be obligated to do a range report complete with pictures, so don't forget your camera!

Regards,

Josh

Thanks, you really should do a guest blog or two on the Mosin for us

Hello,

I'm not sure where the blog even is.

I'm more about the practical uses of the Mosin as they apply today, and operate under the idea that just because there are now more advanced weapons out there doesn't mean the Mosin (or Springfield, or Mauser, etc) are any less effective than when they were introduced. Heck, I carry a 1911 on a daily basis.

I'm not an historian. I am an experimental archaeologist as a hobby. I was making primitive bows when I was 10 (though that was more of a fun factor there!) I've hunted with slings (David and Goliath) that I made myself, cooked with, and worked by the light of, a fat lamp, the wick I made from braiding natural plant fibers (my backyard is a woods). I can make fire using a fire drill and bow. The flint and steel method still eludes me though.

I find it only natural to get inside a 91/30 and figure out why the Finns did what they did in their improvements of the platform... ultimately leading to the M39, which was arguably the best bolt rifle in WWII.

Anyway, I guess I'm not sure what folks want to know... Never have done a blog. Not saying I won't, but don't have a clue as to what to write!

Regards,

Josh

As I said in the other thread, I would be pleased just copying and pasting your post n stripper clips.

It would be awesome if someone wrote a buyers guide to Mosins. Check you PM.

Nothing wrong with the sights. Bolt was a little sticky at times, had to manually charge it twice.

And ouch, my shoulder.

But, very cool, going to clean it up, do something hi-vis for the front sight post and shoot the postal.

Was that with the bayonet?

Nope

Why? Do you shoot high without it?

Josh

I was worried, so I bought one.

Waste of money. Or, better, a collectible to go with the ammo pouch and lube container.

Iron sights, no adjustment, 50 yards. 25 shots downrange, 25 on paper, I had never fired this rifle before.

Clear day, no wind.

It's not the rifle, it's the shooter

No cosmoline sweat, but the bolt did stick a bit. Think I need to clean and lightly lube it. The charging handle did not engage on a couple of bolt pulls. Open to suggestions there.

Updated original post so it has the range report etc.

looks good ,at least good enough to give a German a bad day in 42

Yeah, I was pleased. I don't shoot rifles, so this was a double surprise for me. I think I can get to the point where I am consistent with it, at range. I will at least shoot the postal match.

Looks like you got a good one.
I think mine was run over by a Panzer a couple of times.

it was probably a T-34,the Russians ran over their own troops as well

Improved my technique on holding the rifle, not at all sore after 50 rounds. Starting to get some decent groups at 50.

Shot at a 200yd target, missed. Need a spotter. Maybe next weekend.

Anyone have a rule of thumb for the rear adjustable sights for distance estimates?

Graduated in 100s of meters, for future reference.