First of my new 91/30's 1942 year

[Tula Neil]

Hi.
Been allowed to add to my collection of 7.62x54r only by 2 though It had to be Tula of course
It's your standard refurb with forced matched numbers, very good bore,once it was cleaned & counter bored, put 10 shots through her spot on target.

[Junk Yard Dog]

Nice one Neil, I take it that the non Soviet markings are import, or some sort of proof mark? To bad more US importers can't take the time to match bayonets to rifles.

[Tula Neil]

Hi JYD
Thanks..
Yes I posted the pictures in the unknown marks section, and then did an internet search and found they are German Nitro and Munich Proof House stamps, So I think this has spent time in Germany before arriving in the UK. As it happens the other one I have bought has the same marks, pictures to be posted soon, 1925 Tula ex dragoon..

[Junk Yard Dog]

Yes, I heard something about the German proof requirements on one of the black powder forums, every imported firearm has to be tested and pass their own proof test. I guess the Germans have some trust issues with other country's proof test requirements. This must add to the cost of the rifle, but at least the stamps they use don't look that bad. Here in the US there is no standardized import mark, long as there is one the government is satisfied, every importer comes up with their own, and some and both huge and ugly

[Tula Neil]

We have a similar system here, imported/un proofed or action-bolt/barrel work has or should go through the proof house test system, this has a cost to it.. They test with a few maximum charged rounds, if it stays together then it gets a proof stamp. As we are part of EU then German proof marks are ok. As this was already proofed I did not have to pay extra, cost was at todays exchange rate $220 ish..for the rifle.

[desdem12]

Nice one Neil. I bought a 42 Tula a while back and it is the best shooter.

[bunkysdad]

I like it. A nice package for sure.

[Tula Neil]

Thanks for the comments, when i collected it from the seller the bore looked green, almost like it had not been cleaned for years. Took it to the range put 10 shots down range all on target as it happens, then spent almost 5 hours cleaning the bore, now its bright shiney with strong rifling, slugged it as well .311. Well happy this has the makings to be a good shooter

[Shooter]

Looks like a winner to me! Congrats

[popgun]

seen stamped in pic. 7.62mm russ.was this normal for german imports? nice mosin. will give address where to send it to me. popgun

[Tula Neil]

Hi
In ansewer to your question 7.62 russ, I think it may have been done so it would not be confused with the Nato 7.62x51...(51/54) might look the same if not stamped well. Only info found on web pages still doing more searches....Thanks for the comment..

I do like your new pop gun by the way.

Er sorry unable to ship to the US

[popgun]

thank dolk he new i needed a new mosin. popgun

[WeldonHunter]

thank dolk he new i needed a new mosin. popgun

Yeah he's good that way. Always looking out for us. I guess we'll keep him. ;)

[popgun]

okay keep! popgun

[popgun]

THANK YOU ALL! thought i was done falllllll!!! popgun