Mosin Nagant

[Bill Mc]

They sure are ugly rifles but I picked up one yesterday where I work. We received some marked VG: for very good condition.

It's quite a rifle with that long bayonet.:D

[sharpshooter94]

Bill, You sure are right about them being long affairs. I have one too. Be careful what ammo you use with it though. Mine shoots 10-12 inches high with 203 grain factory loads. All the best.

[tincan]

Bill, which MN did you get?

Here's one with a photoshopped trigger guard-

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/5893/mosinplanego5jm5.jpg

related:

http://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9411043/m/521104914

[Bill Mc]

It's still sitting in the "layaway" room. Gotta bail it out tis week.

It was made in 1940 will all matching numbers. And includes that big long toothpick of a bayonet, sling, ammo pouch and oiler.

[Badger]

Bill,

The Mosin is a fine battle rifle. It sounds like you got a Model 1891 or 91/30. There are handier versions like the M38 or M44. I prefer the Finnish versions because they have a better fit and finish.

Badger

[Gil Martin]

The Russian rifles can have various bore sizes where the Finnish rifles tend to have a more uniform bore diameter. I agree that the Finns made better rifles. All the best...
Gil

[T2133]

Bill, have you had a chance to fire that MN much yet?

[Bill Mc]

Still haven't fired it yet. but soon.;)