Showcase Submission/1960 Chinese T53, #'s matching

[Miller Tyme]

Since 1960 was the last year for production of any Mosin Nagant, and it is the year I was born this one just screamed for me to buy it. It’s a Numbers matching 1960 Chinese Type 53 carbine that isn’t import marked. The rifle has more than it’s fair share of pitting and rust, so much so the # on the butt plate is illegible, but with a matching numbered stock it is a safe bet the but plate is original also. The stock shows it’s fair share of water damage along with the normal dings and dents of any 52+ year old rifle, and it is missing one of it’s forearm sling escutcheons. All in all a rifle that has that been there and done it look, just right for my collection.

[Rongo]

That one sure did get rode hard.

But I like it.

[Miller Tyme]

That one sure did get rode hard.

But I like it.

Thanks Ron, there is a story that came with the gun, but without any documentation to back it up it is just a story.

[BuckeyeSgt]

Considering its beat up that much still matching and a harder year to find....

[Judi and her Mosins]

I have to cast another vote ... Very nice, Let's here the story. everyone likes a good Mosin story to go with the rifle. As many as you have I am sure you have side notes on them. Really nice China Mosin Judi and her Mosin's

[racerguy00]

First matching 1960 I remember seeing. With that date and condition its not hard to guess the story..and it looks the part. Got my vote. Last year of new mosin production...that we know of

[desdem12]

Nice

[Longcolt44]

Nice going MT. In your travels you might want to stop by the gun shop and check out the Norinco SKS we have. It looks to be one of the best I have ever seen. I have been fighting off the little demons that make it call out my name to buy it. I am there Tuesdays, Friday and Saturdays.

[Miller Tyme]

Nice going MT. In your travels you might want to stop by the gun shop and check out the Norinco SKS we have. It looks to be one of the best I have ever seen. I have been fighting off the little demons that make it call out my name to buy it. I am there Tuesdays, Friday and Saturdays.

I have been trying to get over to your side of town but they keep sending we south and west, but I think I can arange a detour on Friday to see you and Ron.
Maybe I can get Ron to sell me that fugly 1895 Winchester

[Junk Yard Dog]

[Dan4good]

i like it my wife is gona hit that new fleet farm again and i said pick me up another mosin while there i hope its another chinese t53

[qz2026]

Nice. Boy that baby was rode hard. I imagine there is a good story behind that one. I can see it splashing around the rice paddies in RVN.

I've got a '60 T-53 matching too. My butt plate is blank but, as with yours, the stock is matching. I won't hijack your post with it, maybe I'll put it out on a separate post. My s/n is a C48xx series.

[Vendetta]

Whew that is a beat pup... I love it! Nice looking rifle!

[bunkysdad]

Yeah, rice paddies, deep jungle, deep down in the underground tunnels, it is practically speaking for itself. Where did you ever find it? Did you just walk into some store and like it looking back at you?

[Rongo]

Now on the Showcase.

[Miller Tyme]

Yeah, rice paddies, deep jungle, deep down in the underground tunnels, it is practically speaking for itself. Where did you ever find it? Did you just walk into some store and like it looking back at you?

Thanks everyone, I found it on GB Bunkysdad, the seller was told it was a bringback, it looks the part, but without documentation it is just a story. My angle was the year and being all matching.

qz2026 go ahead and post your 1960, i would like to see it and compair it with mine.

[bunkysdad]

If they had made them for just 1 more year I could be looking for a 1961, the year I was born.

[walnut red]

If that is the one that closed recently I was the second highest bidder. I think it's well worth what you paid and the only reason I backed out is I've made three other purchases in the last two weeks and need to pace myself ;-D. I was hoping someone from the forum won that carbine.

[Miller Tyme]

If that is the one that closed recently I was the second highest bidder. I think it's well worth what you paid and the only reason I backed out is I've made three other purchases in the last two weeks and need to pace myself ;-D. I was hoping someone from the forum won that carbine.

Thanks Red, it closed late last week, thought it was a bargin for the money. Seller was great to deal with.