Mixed Markings

[vegaome]

Howdy Folks,

I'm green and sorry if this has been asked before. I looked at some Mosin Nagants M91/30 today and found 4 that the numbers matched on the barrel, butt plate, magazine and bolt. On one bolt however I saw both star and triangle marks in different places. I was thinking they must of pieced together the bolt from parts made at two different places. Does having a bolt like this detract from the value much? Thanks and have a good day.

v/r

Mike

[BuckeyeSgt]

Most likely they are all force matched numbers done during refurb. Any parts needed to get them up to snuff would have been pulled from a box without regard to the arsenal. Doesn't affect the value of a refurb. Welcome to the forum.

[Junk Yard Dog]

Izhevsk and Tula parts are often found mixed together in the Soviet Mosin refurbs. This is normal, expected, and will not detract from the value. You might even find earlier arsenal markings in there as well, even US made parts from Westinghouse and Remington.

[vegaome]

Thank you both for the reply.

v/r

Mike

[bcposton]

It can get kinda cool when you have bolt parts (or any other part) that you can tell difference in age. You can find parts with the old Tula hammer logo or the old Izhevsk bow and arrow logo.