Lot of words stamped on this receiver

sharpenit · Post by **sharpenit** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:10 am

Can anyone decipher the words and symbols on this receiver? I get that it was manufactured in 1925, I know that CCCP means USSR, and I think the star means it was made in Tula. What about the rest? Thanks.

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Kyle · Post by **Kyle** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:14 am

It is the Tula arsenal stamp. What it translate to, I couldn't tell you.

Kyle

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:15 am

Tula Arsenal under the communists, nice ex dragoon rifle, and welcome to the forum.

desdem12 · Post by **desdem12** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:16 am

something
ordinance
factory
cccp
Tula

Welcome to the forum. nice rifle

MosinJohn · Post by **MosinJohn** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:18 am

It translates to "Foremost Ordnance Factory of the USSR at Tula".

sharpenit · Post by **sharpenit** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:37 am

Thanks, everyone!

finloq · Post by **finloq** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:06 am

MosinJohn wrote:It translates to "Foremost Ordnance Factory of the USSR at Tula".

Bingo.
There were 3 styles of that stamp: early, mid and late. All used exclusively in the 1920's.
5th line: http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinRef02.htm

Celt · Post by **Celt** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:17 am

Welcome aboard!

Jolly Green Chopper · Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:18 am

Have you taken it apart to clean it yet? You might find more cool markings along with stamps in wood stock. Don,t forget to check head space before you shoot it to be safe. They don't cost much.

JGC

Themosinkid95 · Post by **Themosinkid95** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:09 pm

Post by **Jumperwire** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:55 pm

As long as it doesn't say "made in Japan" your doing pretty good.

Welcome to the forum.

sharpenit · Post by **sharpenit** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:25 pm

Jolly Green Chopper wrote:Have you taken it apart to clean it yet? You might find more cool markings along with stamps in wood stock. Don,t forget to check head space before you shoot it to be safe. They don't cost much. JGC

First I've heard of this. Is this something most people do? I see a NO-GO gauge costs $23 to $27. Does that sound right? Thanks.

laquak · Post by **laquak** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:43 pm

Looks like the same peice I just picked up yesterday. Mine is 1927 and yes absolutely take it apart you will find some really cool markings. I always take my rifles apart and post pictures. We need to see more pictures man! Please post more pictures when you take it apart or we will be upset!

desdem12 · Post by **desdem12** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:56 pm

Get the okie no go gauge. Click on the banner at the top of the page. Accept no substitutes.

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