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[Schoolie440]

Hello! My name is Ben, I'm 25, and I just picked up my first Mosin today.
I'm feeling pretty "hooked" on piecing the puzzle together and learning as much as I can about the history of the rifle, so I probably won't be able to help getting more of them down the road.

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There are probably a million questions to ask, but most are my job to research and so far it has been going pretty well. My biggest question right now is about my receiver.

I have what is a clearly refurbished and force matched 91/30, mostly made of Izhevsk parts, with a 1942 barrel, what looks like a pre-1928 (iirc) magazine/trigger frame, and a roughly milled high wall receiver.

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This made me think it was a Late-WWII receiver. I wanted to look for a tang date, assuming I'd see 1944/45, but what I see is a "19" stamped with what looks like a finnish "1", although that might just be a common stamp font, feel free to inform me.

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I thought I was completely lost at that point and the 19 was nonsense, but then realized that 1919 IS late-war, just a different war! It is, however, not a Hex receiver and also, it has the post-1928 izhevsk triangle instead of the bow and arrow on the tang, both of which I thought would rule out 1919. Were there non-hex receivers at that time, during Civil war/ww1 panic production? Is the triangle stamp vs bow and arrow for Izhevsk a 100% hard and fast pre/post 1928 indicator?

My dream of course is that there is some really cool story about civil war production where Izhevsk had to make super rough round receivers for just a little while in 1919, but I am aware that is pretty impossible given the other factors I mentioned. I *would* really like to know the meaning of the '19' if possible though. Any thoughts, leads, or other input are appreciated!

[Schoolie440]

.. Or somebody was in a hurry in late WWII and hit the stamp crooked and off to the side! Haha

It's most likely a 1942 Izhevsk, just like the barrel.

[millman]

.. Or somebody was in a hurry in late WWII and hit the stamp crooked and off to the side! Haha

It's most likely a 1942 Izhevsk, just like the barrel.

This.

[TKP1991]

Hello, Im Tyler and I have recently begun collecting military rifles, so far I have a 1944 Tikka barreled Finnish M91, a 1942 VKT barreled Finnish M39 and a 1942 Tula 91/30.

[Wagot]

Greetings everyone. I started buying Mosin Nagants when they were very cheap to own. I'm glad people are realizing how good these guns are. IMHO, it may not be the most accurate, the most handsome rifle out there but it does everything well. I don't consider myself an expert, but I can share what I know and feel the same elation of a new experience. Thanks, and regards.

[Sulring]

Thank you, got some questions about a rifle I own, so I will be posting in the forum to find out if I have a nice shooter, or something worth a little bit more $$. For the record I am a Mauser and Enfield guy, but I appreciate anything old, cool, and original as possible.

Thanks,

Bryan

[rurallife]

Hello. Proud member of numerous forums under this handle (falfiles, akfiles, smith&wesson, CZ, Sig, Gunboards, etc etc etc) .... and I’m thinking of getting a M39. It appears to be a mine field, hopefully I can get started without a big mistake. There’s gotta be a lot of knowledge here!

[STBeamengine2019]

Thank you for accepting me RMNF. Been shooting Mosen's for many years. I currently have a 91/30 (hex) and an M44. Both are magnificent rifles. Looking forward to being part of the community.

[IBC]

Hi
Fun to browse through all this information.
On two M39 and looking forward to learning more about.

Regards
Tryggvi

[DanKuz]

Hi,
I'm new here. I like just about any mislurp, but mosins, especially Finnish have a special place in my heart. Glad to join this forum

[Kampfy]

Rules say I have to post here first. Long time member of some other gun forums but new here. Always looking for original weapons issued during WW2, in particular Eastern Front ones. As far as Mosin Nagants go I have managed to find original, as-issued examples of the MN91, 91/30, 38, 44 and a WZ91/98/26. Which I should post pictures of at some point. Anyway, always hoping to learn whatever I can.

[Slyhuntr]

Hey everyone, new member but not new to the hobby. I'm Slyhuntr on all other forums, tried to use it here but it was blocked.

Can the mods allow that name? My longtime friends know me by Slyhuntr.

[Junk Yard Dog]

Hey everyone, new member but not new to the hobby. I'm Slyhuntr on all other forums, tried to use it here but it was blocked.

Can the mods allow that name? My longtime friends know me by Slyhuntr.

Don't know why it would be blocked, I checked the list and nobody is using that name, it's changed as requested.

[Hylander]

Hi, New here and a couple questions, not sure where to post them.
Curious if an 1891 Westinghouse barreled action will fit in a basic 91/30 stock.
Also will a basic 91/30 trigger guard assembly fit ?
I know the barrel is longer on the M91 but what about the rest?
The stock on this one was chopped and trigger guard assembly missing.
Would like to get it back to normal as I can.

[millman]

It won't look right in a 91/30 stock. but a triggerguard mag assembly will swap no problem.

[Hylander]

Thanks,
Been googling for an M91 stock but nothing do far.

[millman]

Thanks,
Been googling for an M91 stock but nothing do far.

They aren't easy to find. This is why we get so worked up when we see bubba stuff. Good luck.

[chamokaneman]

Hello, I've been interested in getting a mil surp for a while and finally ran on to a 1931 Izhevsk at my LGS recently. I plan on reloading for it and may even cast some bullets for it. Been casting for my 9mm successfully for a while, but my first foray into rifle with a .308 I have was an epic fail. Might be time to take a second try.

[drmesser]

Hi all. This is my first official post. I recently purchased at what thought was a good deal, a 1954 Romanian all numbers matching m44 Mosin nagant carbine. The problem is someone thought it'd be cool to remove the front and rear sides and Jerry rig a picatinny rail. I'm finding it impossible to find the sites. But the rear side base is not like the dovetail ones I've seen that are knocked off. This one seems to be bonded to the barrel, and for the life of me I can't very much info or figure out how to put a scope rail of some kind on it for now until I locate the legitimate parts. I've had this for about 8 months and have yet to shoot it. If anyone has seen this type of site base before and knows what I need please let me know.

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[Buttonhook_2001]

I'm looking for information....like alot of people I'm sure. I've had this mosin for years but it is a little confusing as to what it is and when it was made. It is numbers matching including the bayonet???
The barrel has an over stamped date 1921/22 and the tang date is hard to read but appears to be 1918??

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