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Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 5:59 pm
by qz2026
Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:31 pm
by desdem12
This does belong there and I vote yes
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Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:28 pm
by Homer2
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.
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Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:12 am
by Junk Yard Dog
Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:45 am
by bunkysdad
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.
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Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:43 pm
by Junk Yard Dog
I have a feeling it will be in the showcase soon Russell
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Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:34 pm
by cj1964
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!
Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:36 pm
by Gunowner99
Some people have all of the luck!
Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:16 pm
by racerguy00
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.
Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 8:13 am
by qtrhoss
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.
Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:25 am
by Junk Yard Dog
It's interesting to compare this 1924 Soviet M91 to the M24's the Finns were making that year
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Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 10:34 am
by Brian the Brit
Looks like a Great Showcase Rifle to me
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Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:52 am
by racerguy00
Junk Yard Dog wrote:It's interesting to compare this 1924 Soviet M91 to the M24's the Finns were making that year
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My first M24 is on it's way right now. I'll get to compare 1st hand.
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Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 1:48 pm
by Junk Yard Dog
Re: Finn capture 1924 Tula M91
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 2:02 pm
by Rongo