Mine is a Romanian carbine with the bayonet. It is really odd though, it is stamped 1995 on the barrel but 1955 under the receiver tang. The serial numbers match everywhere (except on the bolt) and the bluing finish is consistent throughout the rifle. Only thing that I can figure is that...
Just took my newly acquired M44 out to shoot for the first time today...LOVE IT! Well worth the bruise that I am sure to have on my shoulder tomorrow. :rockwoot:
@ JettaKnight: That is the problem, I'm not sure if the bolt was changed when it was rebuilt or if it was changed by the previous owner. I got it on consignment at a gun shop, so they couldn't tell me anything about it. Should have done more research before purchasing I suppose.
@ Outlaw...
Recently purchased a 1955 Romanian M44 Carbine with a mismatched bolt on consignment from a local gun shop. From everything I have read online, it is a good idea to check the headspace on this rifle before firing it. Just wondering if anyone in the Fort Wayne area has a NO-GO and/or Field...
M44
Hello everyone. I am new to this forum and was hoping to pick some of your brains. I recently purchased a Romanian Mosin Nagant M44 carbine that seems to be in good condition, but has a mismatched bolt. After some research online, I found that most people advise that I should check the...