RUSSIAN WW2 M. 91/30 SNIPER RIFLE

[Willtallica]

Well I wanted to buy one of these *** and just have a gun smith bend the bolt, and as that guy said find parts in online auctions, but I guess you're right. It probably wouldn't save much now that I think of it. I though it would just consist of buying the rifle, mounting accessories, and the scope then having it all slapped together for half the price. I guess I was just being optimistic, because I'm done. I hate to say this. I can't get it at that cost, and I bet in a year from now when I can afford it it'll cost almost times over. This may be a nightmare in the making. Well, it's off to work I go.

[PA Rifleman]

Originally Posted by Willtallica

... I bet in a year from now when I can afford it it'll cost almost times over...

Or something better will be on the market. For now, have you considered a regular Mosin to assuage your grief? A new gun can sop up a lot of tears.

Fret not, Squire Will. We all have tales of the ones that got away.

[Emptymag]

Originally Posted by PA Rifleman

Or something better will be on the market. For now, have you considered a regular Mosin to assuage your grief? A new gun can sop up a lot of tears.

Fret not, Squire Will. We all have tales of the ones that got away.

Yup.

Much like the Garand I want.

Can't afford it yet and I know full well that the longer I wait, the more it will cost. Not much I could do about it so I bought an SKS so I'd have something to shoot in the mean time. Problem is, now I want to "collect" more of those commie guns because I fell in love with it!


Willtallica,

PA Rifleman's suggestion makes sense. Pick up any WWII rifle that you CAN afford and I'm sure you'll still enjoy the feel of a piece of history in your hands!

This is an evil addiction... think I'll check into one of those do-it-yourself rehabs that the celebrities find so appealing!

[PA Rifleman]

Originally Posted by Emptymag

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[combloc arms] is an evil addiction... think I'll check into one of those do-it-yourself rehabs that the celebrities find so appealing!

Why?

Just buy another when the novelty wears off. [8^)

[Willtallica]

LOL alright fine, but now I'm going to be needing a gun safe.

[Willtallica]

Got a check from uncle sam last night, and with my birth coming up I just might be able to get one of these rifles now. I'll probably just have to pay for half of it if I just ask for cash. For an extra $50 I can have a hand selected stock, and if that means a nice woodgrain I think I should defiantly consider it.

[Wndr9]

I wasn't involved in the earlier discussion on this thread. But my father in law showed me a Russian rifle he bought back in the 70's. Said he got it from Sears and paid $30 for it. The rifle looks an awful lot like the one's in the pic's. Can you tell me anything about it based upon the following information:

On the barrel forward of the action is the number 1936 followed by what looks like a right angle-basically the lower half of the letter "F." Below that is a six digit number that is repeated on the bottom of the "magazine." I assume that is the serial number? On the bolt is the number 3786 and the number 8607 appears on the butt plate.

I'm guessing it is a 1891-30 based upon info on www.saunalahti.fi

Can you tell me any more about it?

Thanks for any help.

[PA Rifleman]

Originally Posted by Wndr9

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On the barrel forward of the action is the number 1936 followed by what looks like a right angle-basically the lower half of the letter "F."

Date of manufacture. And the "F" is the fourth letter in the cyrillic alphabet. Approximately equivalent to our G.

Originally Posted by Wndr9

Below that is a six digit number that is repeated on the bottom of the "magazine." I assume that is the serial number?

Serial number issued at the factory. Any numbered part should match this number. Not a dealbreaker if it doesn't, it means it was rebuilt or repaired at some point in time. Does it have an "SA" stamp on it, by any chance?


Many Mosins and a few SVT-40s came into the US in the 1950s & 60s from the Finns as surplus, his rifle could have been one of that batch if SA marked.

Originally Posted by Wndr9

On the bolt is the number 3786 and the number 8607 appears on the butt plate.

Mismatched, very common on Mosins that have been in service a long time.

Originally Posted by Wndr9

I'm guessing it is a 1891-30 based upon info on www.saunalahti.fi

An I'm guessing you pasted a non-sequitur URL that was leftover from a previous session on you clipboard, since it points to a Finnish telephony website. How about just typing "Mosin" in your favorite search engine...and see what pops up? (typical results)

A few URLS that may answer your questions:
http://www.mosinnagant.net/
http://7.62x54r.net/
http://www.russian-mosin-nagant.com/

Based on the date, it's probably a garden-variety M1891/30 since it predates both the M1938 and M1944.

Originally Posted by Wndr9

Can you tell me any more about it?

Not without more information, even a photo would help.

Have a look at this post, the bottom photo on particular:
http://tinyurl.com/2rxayw

We might need a Mosin section.

[Wndr9]

Thanks for your help. I will try to get a pic up at some point. That may take a while. The in-laws live a couple hours away.

I will follow those links and pass the information on to the father-in-law. I'm sure he sends his appreciation as well.

[KIGY]

Get a German Mauser.You'll be more pleased with it than with that rusty russian piece of crap.I had one and got rid of it for $60.Very poor tooling.Now,on the other hand ,the Dragunov,which replaced the old 91/30 as a sniper rifle,is worth buying if you can find one under $4000.Just my two cents.