What can you tell me about my Mosin?

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montana_jeepn
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What can you tell me about my Mosin?

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Hi. Thanks for allowing me to join the forum.

I have an old Mosin that I've had for years but really know nothing about it.

So far I have figured out that it is:
a. KO-M91/30 imported to the US as a sporting rifle to get through customs easier
b. It was built in 1942
c. It was built in the Tula Arsenal
d. Appears to be all matching except the force-matched magazine

Thats where my research ended so far. Any details that you can share about my rifle would be very appreciated. Many thanks!
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It looks like a pretty standard refurbed 91/30. Looks unmolested. Keep it as is and it will gain in value. Shoot it and enjoy it. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: 8-)
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Re: What can you tell me about my Mosin?

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millman wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:48 pm It looks like a pretty standard refurbed 91/30. Looks unmolested. Keep it as is and it will gain in value. Shoot it and enjoy it. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: 8-)
Thank you very much for the feedback!
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The bolt is also force matched. It lacks the serial number prefix. Nearly all refurbs like this are all force matched so that's expected
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Re: What can you tell me about my Mosin?

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racerguy00 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:05 pm The bolt is also force matched. It lacks the serial number prefix. Nearly all refurbs like this are all force matched so that's expected
Great to know. Thank you!
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