The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

Very nice! I've seen pictures of 1936 Simonov trial rifles very close to that serial number with the lug and hanger. Any chance this could be one?

Definitely tougher than my shoulder. One of my favorites to shoot and I love it when people ask why I took the bayonet off. Being a Molot doesn't bother me. It hasn't been counter bored and the crown is still blued.

Good, if it were collectible I'd rather see it with a real collector. I like buying different Milsurps but I buy them with the intention of using them.

I recently saw on 7.62x54r.net that Ex-DDR m38s are considered rare. I have a 1943 and wonder if I should keep shooting it or put it away and pick up another as a shooter. I'm also wondering if being a Molot matters. It has the Molot mark lasered onto the barrel under the handguard. Thanks for any i...

Sounds like a good deal if there is a letter at the end of the serial #. Some 55/56 did come in original laminate stocks. 450 for even a refurb isn't bad.

I got one from Bud's a few weeks ago and it was in great shape. The magazine was crossed out and restamped but the bore is excellent. Kicks like a mule and loud as hell. I love it!

Wow, you really did your homework. That is great!

Hello my name is Jim aka MEBears. I have recently become interested in milsurps. I have a couple SKS and am waiting for my hex 91/30 and M38 to arrive. I look forward to reading through the forum and learning more about these. I'll post some pics when they arrive.