Mosin Nagants question

[repair]

I have been watching the threads on Mosin Nagants and now I want to ask some questions about a gun that I have that looks just like one.

First mine has a date stamped on it that says 1953, is this still a Mosin Nagant?

How do I know where it was made?

I paid 25.00 for it 10 years ago but I was always afraid to shoot it after I looked at the 100 rounds of ammo that came with it..... I thought that I would hang it on the wall some day but now if it's safe I would like to join the "club of the fire ball"

Is the old ammo safe to use? Will it shoot the 7.62x39 ammo I have for my AK?

 

[Scutter01]

Yes, it's still a Mosin Nagant.

You can find out where it was made by checking out 7.62x54r.net

25 bucks is awesome! If the receiver and barrel look sound and the headspace is good, go ahead and shoot it.

You can shoot old ammo, provided the ammo is in good condition. Check it for corrosion and cracked cases. The usual.

7.62x39 does not run in MN's. It is chambered for 7.62x54r.

 

[repair]

Thanks, I wondered if it was 7.62x54.

It's not rusty and the barrel and bolt seem like they are in good shape.

Now I'm excited for the next get together!!!!

 

[repair]

I clicked on the link you posted and WOW someone has spent a lot of time identifying then.

I have Hugarian M44.

 

[Scutter01]

I am happy to drive traffic to their site. They've done such a great job putting together Mosin info.

 

[jsgolfman]

Don't want to hijack this thread, but is this a good deal?
AIM Russian Model 91/30 7.62x54R Mosin Nagant Package Russian Model 91/30 7.62x54R Mosin Nagant Package

 

[Scutter01]

If they look as good as the ones in the picture, I'd say yes. I assume they won't have matching numbers and I'm willing to bet they're beat to hell, though. I certainly haven't seen any that cheap in that good of condition in awhile.

 

[AFA1CY]

I have heard (and I will soon find out first hand) that the ones from AIM are indeed in excellent condition.

 

[Hoosier8]

Pay the extra $10 for handpick. I can't speak for AIM but the 91/30 I got handpicked had matching numbers except the bayonet, no re-stamped numbers, and no counter bore. You can pick them up around Indy, like the ones at Bradis for something like $99 but the ones I found there were rougher. You will pay $69 + $10 (handpick) + shipping + transfer = up around the $99+, or same as the prices around here. I think AAC has some. The M44's I saw up at Gander Mountain on the north side were nicer examples of Mosins than the other places. My opinion only.

 

[jsgolfman]

Anyone here gone through getting an FFL? I am tempted but not sure if it is worth it.

 

[AFA1CY]

Do a search, there have been several threads on getting FFL01.