You can make your first post here! Two wood types were allowed to be used - birch and walnut. Wrist bolts were also used during repairs of regular stocks (more details are provided in the section about repair depots modifications). I won't go into the details of how to do all of that because it could turn into it's own guide. You don't have to clean the barrel to restore your Mosin, but it'll probably help to prevent contamination during the bluing process. M38 and M44 carbines had the same patternhandguard caps as the M91/30 riflemade by the particular factory at that moment. Before you start refinishing, you should decide what you want your rifle to look like. Reviews of different Mosin Models. Yet, in its stock configuration, the Russian bang stick isn't the most wieldy field rifle. by srtjeeplover95 Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:45 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Postwar stocks had full metal sling slot inserts (factory #536 NKV in Tula type), stamped barrel band slings and oval cutouts forthe barrel band release (sometimes similar shape cutouts were added to the stocks of other manufacturers during refurbishment). More Details : MOSIN NAGANT TRIGGER-SEAR SPRING. The launch of the M91/30 production in 1931 did not impact the stock construction - it was identical to late 1920's dragoon M91's. You can use many other finishes, but keep in mind the stock will likely get wet from washing out the barrel or maybe rain, it'll be exposed to various cleaning solvents and it'll probably get a little beat up through normal use - so choose your finish appropriately. Mosin Nagant 91/30 Stock, w/ Metal Parts & Repair Section Cutout *Very Good* $149.95. My stock didn't have much grain, so dying wouldn't be much better than staining. First, evaluate the surface. During the transitional production period in Autumn 1941, some stocks have "transitional" features - for example, a screwed sling slot insert in the front and no insert in the rear, or vice versa. This is the time to repair any dents in the stock. The Mosin Nagant is a very basic rifle, kind of what you'd expect from a rifle designed in the late 1800s and mass produced Read More Hunting with a Mosin Nagant Mosin Nagant, Guns / By Adam Move up to a finer grit and repeat. This can be accomplished by opening the bolt, checking that the gun is not loaded, and pulling the trigger while pulling the bolt out of the rifle. Typical mid/late 1930's Tula stock. Also 2 mosins locally going for auction a 1905 m91 and a wartime one..both appear non refabbed. NOS unused pair left and right. They were also stamped with the repair depot marking. Use a pair of snap ring pliers to unscrew the bolts. Home / Firearms / Rifles / Mosin Nagant. This will be a brief overview of Mosin Nagant M91/30 disassembly. $90.23 $ 90. as low as $79.49. Add to Cart. We sell Mosin Nagant Monte Carlo stock kits designed for the Russian M44 carbine, the Mosin Nagant 91/30 rifle, the M59, M38 7.62x54R rifles. Sidorenko's weapon of choice was the Mosin Nagant Rifle 7.62x54R equipped with a telescopic sight. Rubbing alcohol is probably the easiest and cheapest way. This seals the wood to protect from water, oil, etc. Postwar replacement stock made by Arsenal #1. Strip all the oil out of the metal. Firefield 3.5x18 PU Mosin - Nagant Riflescope F. PROMO Get $9 in FREE Stuff. Sand with oil to prevent the sandpaper from loading up (accumulating a thick layer of metallic dust on the surface of the sandpaper). Don't sand the final layer of poly. These rifles are a direct copy of the WWII Russian . 91/30 Mosin Nagant in 7.62x54R with matching bolt and reciever, sold with accessories and a scout mounted AIM 2-7x32 scope. Judging from surviving samples, at least in. The Mosin Nagant is one of the most popular rifles in the United States, not only is the rifle itself cheap, but the ammo is dirt cheap and easy to find. 226 Williams Ln. Im already eyeing another hex receiver.lol. The mosin nagant is easily disassembled. Postwar refinished, found on a regular refurb. Pull back on the cocking piece and rotate it 90 degrees (1/4 turn). It was removing the shellac, but after 20 minutes of scrubbing there was still quite a bit of shellac remaining. In 1942 production of M91/30 rifles was restored at the newly created factory #536 NKV in Tula. . There is a belief about the existence of "early" Soviet laminated stocks from beech wood (they exist only in M38 and M44 carbinestocks configuration). This guide will document the process I used to restore and refinish a Mosin Nagant M91/30 rifle. All markings of this type are actually repair depot logos (trademarks). Also, be sure to oil all metal as soon as the solvent has evaporated to prevent rust. In 1941, after war started, the Izhevsk factory significantly increased rifles and carbine production. by fullspectrum1971 Mon Dec 02, 2019 2:11 pm, Post Comes in a set of 4, with threads and flat head intact. First, apply some water to the dent and let it soak in for a while. Use a Q-tip with rubbing alcohol under the springs to help free them up. Number 1: Post-WWII Hungarian Mosin-Nagant Style Sniper Rifle with Accessories. Issue of the application or old laquer. Lexington, MO 64067. In the late 1920's a new wood stain was introduced, made on the base of a so called "Cologne earth". Mosin-Nagant For Sale at GunAuction.com. It's ballistically similar to the .30-06 Springfield. We have no drill scope mounts, muzzle brakes, and Mosin Nagant aftermarket stocks on sale. It worked 10 times faster than rubbing alcohol and did not damage the wood, but the fumes were terrible! Everyone has a different method, but I recommend washing it off with a solvent, like mineral spirits. Shown with a Leupold 3-9x40mm VX-1 riflescope. Copyright 2022 Classic Firearms, LLC. Get some of the best Mosin Nagant aftermarket parts to upgrade your Mosin rifle Pu sniper scope with mounts for your surplus Mosin Nagant M91/30. But, without exception, all stocks produced after the war had pressed escutcheons. Some experiments were made with different components, sometimes it is difficult to verify what components were used for the finish of a particular stock. Because of the heavy use in the field during service, many rifles required stock replacement. Generally, you should double the grit when you move up. Polishing is a process that can require quite a bit of time and patience. Yet, in its stock configuration, the Russian bang stick isn't the most wieldy field rifle. I sprayed it down with some commercial de-greaser, let it soak for a minute then rinsed with rubbing alcohol. Sold Out. They contained list of neccessary operations and requirments for produced parts, they markings, finish, interaction. Cosmoline Is your rifle covered in it? Front half liner and rear slot 1942/43. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 The . I made no effort to preserve the historic condition of my Mosin. You'll need to sand off the old finish and smooth the surface. While purists might consider it sacrilege, the vast quantity of surplus Mosin-Nagant rifles make it the perfect platform for sporterizing. Overall length is 40.4 inches, barrel length is 20.47 inches, front sights are wire pin post, rear sights are graduated 100 to 1000 meters. Going to take some time off work and go, Mosin Videos, and "How to's" (Sub-Forum). Send email to admins@russian-mosin-nagant-forum.com, New Mosin owner question on escutcheons sling slots, Re: New Mosin owner question on escutcheons sling slots. Don't sand too much and only use 1000 grit sandpaper or higher on these areas. Mosin Nagant M91/21 Rifle - Carbine Length. I've got several examples of those and one in 91/59 configuration, as well. 1942 Izhevsk factory #74 stock with ersatz soaking. You'll probable need to disassemble the bolt to get it clean (see below). But, I choose to call them post war, none-the-less. Only the larger rear band will fit over the front sight. by fullspectrum1971 Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:33 pm, Post The Best Mosin Nagant Modern Stocks in 2022 Original Finnish Mosin Nagant sling swivel escutcheons with screws for the stock. Next, wet a cloth or towel. I suspect the cosmoline had saturated deep into the wood. Hopefully the dent will smooth out. In mid 1944 the main Artillery directorate prevailed, the Izhevsk factory started to use full metal inserts on both sling slots - front and rear. The stock was covered with a thick layer of old shellac. Even though the technical conditions for production were the same for both factories, final products looked a little different, the finish on stocks from different factories can vary from shiny to matte. Afterwards,they were covered with lacquer and varnish. The Mosin-Nagant Model 1891/30 was modified and adapted as a sniper rifle from 1932 onwards with mounts and scopes from Germany at first and subsequently with domestic designs (PE, PEM) and from 1942 was issued with 3.5-power PU fixed focus scopes to Soviet snipers. M91/30 REAR STOCK RETAINER SPRING. The only real power comes out of a long rifle" - Joseph Stalin. Reviews of different Mosin Models. This is the first Mosin I've restored, so I'm not an expert and I can't compare all the possible restoration techniques. by qz2026 Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:35 am, Post Odd varieties, like aluminum caps, aluminum caps with rivets, are repair depotproduction. Phone: (660) 259-2832. (Optional step) Apply stain (usually wipe on, wait 5 minutes, wipe off). Take a look! The locations where they were stamped are mentioned in repair documentation for each weapon type. There's some good instructions on the internet. Mosin Nagant Handguard, Band Tula Star Stamped Mosin Nagant Ejector Models 91/30, Type 53, 1944, 1891, 1938 The new sleek Mosin Nagant synthetic stock comes with a non-slip 1" rubber butt pad, a great answer to the harsh kick of the potent 7x54R ammunition. WW1 refurbished. Parts, accessories and manuals for the Mosin-Nagant family of rifles. If possible, test it in an inconspicuous place on the stock. Fairly rough surface. The launch of the M91/30 production in 1931 did not impact the stock construction - it was identical to late 1920's dragoon M91's. 1930's produced M91/30 stocks had screwed inserts into the sling slots (escutcheons). Wet the surface with either of the following (I prefer to wipe on with a rag, t-shirt, etc) Gently sand the grain down with 220 or 320 grit. October 31, 2019. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 Mosin Nagant Accessories These small screws tend to get lost during refinishing or maintenance. The Tula factory still looked for a cheaper alternative, in early 1943 they created their own design of stamped sling slot insertsthat were installed without screws. BLO, in case it was not available, was replaced with ersatz substitutes - in 1942 even raw oil soaking (with addition of creosote) was used. Grip Parts. However, there were few production modifications. by srtjeeplover95 Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:43 pm, Post No gunsmith needed, easy to install. Other people consider them old, surplus military rifles and despite a lot of historical significance, they're just a rifle with only one purpose - to blow holes in stuff. Remove the magazine tang screw (located under the rifle in front of the magazine). The stock seemed to be in average condition. That said you will find stocks with pressed escutcheons that were manufactured late in the war. There are also some other minor differences in the stocks between the prewar and wartime (no metal, just a slot in the wood) so if you're trying to put together a "replica" prewar . One is a 1924 Ishevsk hex and the other a 1942 round receiver which has the hammer and sickle and down below the date a small triangle with arrow. On the left - Izhevsk factory V-shape joint, on the right - dovetail joint on a postwar Arsenal #1 produced birch laminated stock. Mosin Nagant 91/30 Firing Pin *Good* $23.00. Sold Out. Menu. Although the odds of your old Mosin Nagant being worth a significant amount of money are very low, there is a small chance that your specific rifle is worth at least a little more than the average. A largenumber of trial soakings and lacquers (together with different, not only birch,wood types) were tested in the 1930's. Sort By: In the Autumn of 1941 the Izhevsk factory introduced a few simplifications into productionthat were related to stockhardware. Mosin stocks are usually made of birch, which has fairly small pores. Clean off the sanding dust (a damp rag works best at this stage). You may need to carefully tap them out of the stock. Arsenal #1. Screwed insling slot inserts were eliminated, the front sling slot got a stamped insert made from 0.024" steel, the rear sling slot remained without an insert. I just bought 2 mosin nagants. Sold On: December 2nd, 2011. In 1936 a new standard for M91/30 production was adopted, this regulated M91/30 production operations - "Technical conditions #1525". All sorts of odd combinations like screwed in early style on the rear, nothing on the front, and so on. Or fastest delivery Feb 15 - 17 . Sale Price: $3163. Mounting a scope on to your Mosin Nagant may not always be as simple as installing one on to other types of commercial rifles. There are many resources online if you need more detailed directions. This production pattern was the only one used by both factories up to the Autumn of1941, when the Izhevsk factory introduced some simplifications to the production. Re-lacquerd postwar by a Soviet repair depot. Courtesy of Peter Malik. That seemed to remove most of the cosmoline without harming the wood. I won't cover my bluing procedure because the bluing you use may require a different procedure, but I'll offer some helpful tips. Be the first to know about sales, surplus items, and new products. But even at the princely sums of $300 or $400, the rifle is still worth every penny. They were immediately introduced into production. Select options . Used condition as pictured, with signs of use and wear. I am not responsible if you break something or injure someone. M44 muzzle break, Mosin Nagant ammo stripper clips, and a Mosin tactical stock with a bipod. KSA Mini Mosin-Nagant .22lr. In the case of M91/30's and carbines, refurbished postwar, repair depot markings that identify where a rifle/carbine was refurbishedwas stamped near the factory marking (mainly on the barrel shank, sometimes on the front end of the receiver). For the final finish shellac lacquer and varnish were used. Email. from The stockand handguardclassification on this page is based upon their construction elements description and their changes. Bluing seems to work better on hot metal. 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Green 173268 Pro Mag Archangel Mosin Nagant Stock, Desert Tan 173267 However,because ofmuch lower production the Tula factory was able to use BLO soaking. by qz2026 Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:05 am, Post In the rush of things many parts of the process were eliminated, some stocks from that time period will have no rear escutcheon, and just a flat metal plate in the front one, or nothing there either.