The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

Fired my 1935 for the first time yesterday. I was very pleased with everything about it, BUT, the trigger pulled back like a sponge about 3/8" before gun fired. Is that normal?

Thanks very much. A salesman at Gander Mountain was SURE it stood for Russia!

What does the R stand for after the date stamping on my mosin hex shape breech.Same R is shown at end of ammo,"54R"

For me to post a photo I have to call a grandchild or it won't happen(grin). Computers HATE me. DJBuck, The missing cleaning rod is VERY similar to my 45/70 Trapdoor as far as location. I need to buy one. The bayonet does not have a matching # similar to all the other marks. I disasembled the rifle ...

Bought my first rifle last Friday. Here's what I think I have. 91/30 octagon shape breech, 1935R stamped on top,Izhevsk markings matching numbers throughout, and wood looks great.I spent the weekend removing cosmoline. It came with oil can and small tools but no cleaning rod.Bore and rifleing looks ...

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