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Wow, very nice and a 5-line Tula to boot!!! Beautiful condition and a shooter. I guess I'm not the only one who feels that some of these rifles haven't been fired since refurb. I swear, most of what I have appeared to be in the original grease - not the CAI or PW stuff but local purchases or purchases from collectors. I love those Finn refurb stocks
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martin08 wrote:Though more common at the Izhevsk Arsenal in the 1920's, one often finds much older or undated receivers from that era.
A '24 Tula receiver tang stamp is quite a sight. The whole gun is quite a sight. Congrats!
I've found Tula M91s much more common than post war Izhevsk M91s. Although sources say Izhevsk made them up to 1926, latest one I've got or had a chance to buy is 1919. I think a member here or on Gunboards has a 1920 or later Izhevsk M91 rifle, they are much, much more rare than people think. I've argued before that a 1920s Izhevsk M91 is more rare than a 1919Tula big hammer.
1926 Tulas are out there, but very uncommon. Serious M91 collectors have to have a post war example and that is a nice one.
racerguy00 wrote:I've submitted this rifle to the mosin showcase, if the members think it's a worthy addition I'd love to see it there.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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Racer, this is definitely worthy if you ask me. This rifle just couldn't get much better. While it's true that I love the rifles with the old relic battle worn rough finish look, it's refreshing to be able to travel back in time and see what a soldier might see upon being handed a fresh new rifle to use. A showcase primo for sure.
I have a feeling it will be in the showcase soon Russell
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Do you think this is a "refurb"? Did the Finns refurb non-Finnish rifles...? I know they did their own (M27's, M39's, etc.) but I don't know that I've seen a Russian rifle that's been refurbed by them. New stocks, bolts and repairs are typical but reblued refurbs...? Maybe so - I just don't know.
cj1964 wrote:Add a "yes" vote for the showcase. Gorgeous M91!!
Do you think this is a "refurb"? Did the Finns refurb non-Finnish rifles...? I know they did their own (M27's, M39's, etc.) but I don't know that I've seen a Russian rifle that's been refurbed by them. New stocks, bolts and repairs are typical but reblued refurbs...? Maybe so - I just don't know.
Either way - showcase it!
I've seen Imperial and Soviet 91s in post-war refurbished condition. Also sprinkle in some Remingtons and NEW rifles too. Some have had hang tags indicating post-war rebuild. I think that if it had a great condition bore it was apt to be refurbed no matter its origins.
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Looks like and nearly marked the same as the 1925 I picked up at a garage sale this weekend. Only notable difference I see is sling attachment. Oh, and I don't have the sling.
It's interesting to compare this 1924 Soviet M91 to the M24's the Finns were making that year
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Junk Yard Dog wrote:It's interesting to compare this 1924 Soviet M91 to the M24's the Finns were making that year
My first M24 is on it's way right now. I'll get to compare 1st hand.
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Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
