My very special Finn (M91)

mosinowner · Post by **mosinowner** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 1:28 pm

I have heard it may be an earlier Chatellerault, as there is no date on the tang....supposedly that was how the earlier ones were made.

mosinowner · Post by **mosinowner** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 1:32 pm

So what are everyone's thoughts? Would this make a nice addition to the forum "Showcase"?

Post by **bunkysdad** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 1:52 pm

I must agree with TopperT. This is just plain nice.

Ironnewt · Post by **Ironnewt** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:11 pm

What a great deal on a sweet rifle. I would suggest that you NOT use the reloads as you didn't make them. Pull the bullets, dump the powder and work up your own loads. Good Luck and ENJOY!

mosinowner · Post by **mosinowner** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:15 pm

I have already tried reloads, they are fine. He is a family friend that has been reloading more than 30 years. He included all data as to what the reloads were. I agree that it would be a bad idea to randomly try someone else's loads.
:-)

Flyin Brian · Post by **Flyin Brian** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:42 pm

Very nice find. Last one I saw was 3 years ago, it went for $450 or so after auction fees. The Chattelerault receiver with the grease hole is really a nice bonus!!

cj1964 · Post by **cj1964** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:24 pm

That is a special rifle - not just because you got such a great deal.

My B barrel M91 is approx. 260 away from your serial number. I notice your Liege proof mark has a "C" with a star above it (between the 7.62 and proof stamps). On mine it is a "W" with a star above it. It's probably an inspector's mark, but now I wonder how many different letters are to be found.

Thanks for sharing!

davesstuff1 · Post by **davesstuff1** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:33 pm

Great Pictures!!!

Judi and her Mosins · Post by **Judi and her Mosins** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:07 pm

Very nice,...WOW, I am impressed, with the pictures, very clear and a super Mosin,

Me thinks

I want a Finn too,...Judi and her Mosin's

mosinowner · Post by **mosinowner** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:01 pm

One more photo of the French receiver and it's German WWI capture marks.

Ironnewt · Post by **Ironnewt** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:13 pm

mosinowner wrote:I have already tried reloads, they are fine. He is a family friend that has been reloading more than 30 years. He included all data as to what the reloads were. I agree that it would be a bad idea to randomly try someone else's loads.
:-)

I was going to add that if you knew exactly what was in the reloads and trusted the guy I might save them, but I've seen some nice guns get ruined and people get hurt using unknown reloads

zeebill · Post by **zeebill** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 2:23 am

mosinowner wrote:The capture marks "VII 58" on my Mosin match the group # in this photo....

Note the location of the rear sling swivels on those mosins. It is especially obvious in the man on the left of the picture. Hanging off the magwell and thats besides the uniforms gives you a time period for the photo. Bill

akguy1985 · Post by **akguy1985** » Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:43 am

nice rifle!

Knuckledragger · Post by **Knuckledragger** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 9:23 am

cj1964 wrote:That is a special rifle - not just because you got such a great deal.
My B barrel M91 is approx. 260 away from your serial number. I notice your Liege proof mark has a "C" with a star above it (between the 7.62 and proof stamps). On mine it is a "W" with a star above it. It's probably an inspector's mark, but now I wonder how many different letters are to be found.
Thanks for sharing!

Very observant!! I'd never paid attention to that part of the stamp before. The letter on mine is a, "G" with star above it. It's in the lower 21xxx.
Maybe we can start a poll and see just how many different letters we can find with the serial number - mostly to see if there are ranges with a particular letter.

Thanks again for catching this

Joeinthehills · Post by **Joeinthehills** » Wed Oct 02, 2013 3:25 pm

Holy S##T!!!

From now on you will have to wear a "O" mask or at least a bandana when purchasing.

That was a fine purchase and a steal @ that price

mosinowner · Post by **mosinowner** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:06 am

Joeinthehills wrote:Holy S##T!!!

From now on you will have to wear a "O" mask or at least a bandana when purchasing.

That was a fine purchase and a steal @ that price

TulaTom · Post by **TulaTom** » Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:15 pm

What an excellent addition to your collection. You stole it at that price!

Post by **Rongo** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:22 am

mosinowner wrote:So what are everyone's thoughts? Would this make a nice addition to the forum "Showcase"?

I think it would. I missed this one earlier. Very Nice!!!

Post by **Rongo** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:29 am

Now On The Showcase!

bb91 · Post by **bb91** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:42 am

Rongo wrote:Now On The Showcase!

Good idea! Looks like this one must be worth about............................ 3K

Nice rifle and early receiver and as mentioned great price! Congrats!

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