The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

Anybody else here been contacted by CMP? I haven't heard a word. Would be nice to know how far along they are with the selection process!

Receiver is marked STD PRO under the rear sight.

I just purchased my first M1 carbine (pictures to follow later). I was looking for a WWII dated rifle to add to my small collection and I think I did pretty well. It's a 1943 dated model in excellent condition. Looks to be hardly used, no import marks. It was manufactured by Standard Products. My gu...

If the rifle had import marks, where would they be located and what would they look like?

Here is a picture of the display.

I'll post pictures soon. Thanks for all the info, guys!

I actually found the rifle for my Dad at a gun shop here in Iowa that I frequent 2 years ago (Pearson's Guns in Osage). He has always talked about wanting one because he served in the Army at this time and was a M1 Garand weapons instructor. He later transferred to the USAF as a jet mechanic on F-86...

My Dad recently passed away and gave me his M1. Can somebody give me some insight into what I might have? The receiver is marked IHC (International Harvester) with a serial number of 4558226. The bolt is also marked IHC and D6523287. The rear sight is marked IHC and DRC. The barrel is marked LMR D65...

Thanks!

What stampings would be on an Izhevsk sniper?

Do the C and inverted U markings mean anything significant?

E-mail sent!

Thanks Fledge!

My 1942 has the brass without visible screws. My 1943 has no metal.

Another question. I noticed that my 1942 has brass fittings around the sling holes in the stock but my 1943 does not. Is this normal?

Anybody have a source for empty Mosin crates?

No, I wasn't in jail or watching the prices. My problem is that I have so many interests (firearms, archery, classic cars, aviation, photography, old outboard motor restoration, etc.) that I find myself jumping from hobby to hobby. In fact, I'm going to go look at a third Mosin at a local gun shop o...

Ha, ha. I collect and shoot all types of guns. 1911's are my real weakness.

I did have a scout scope on the 1942 but recently took it off and put the original sight back on after joining this forum. The 1943 was purchased last week from a friend. We bought these rifles about 8 years ago from an add in Shotgun News. The deal was 3 rifles with all the accessories for $69 a pi...