I finally got a Mosin

[Wingshooter]

Everyone seems to own a Mosin these days, so I thought I'd join the crowd :)

It's a round receiver and has refurb mark on the stock. There were three on the rack, and this one looked the best to me with the brass. I haven't cleaned it yet, and it is loaded with cosmoline. I wiped as much as I could from the exterior with a dry rag. I can't really check the bore yet because it has so much of that junk in it. I wiped enough away from the crown to see that it has not been counter bored, and the crown looks good. The bolt is super smooth and easy to operate. Barrel, buttstock, Mag floor plate and bolt have matching numbers. Stamped 1943 with Soviet emblem. The bayonet has a different number.

It came with bayonet, oiler can, pouch, cleaning kit and sling.

This is my first one, and I didn't know much about Mosins when I saw it on the rack. The impulse hit me to buy it, and I'm happy to have one. Now just have to clean off all that gravy it's been wearing and I'll be off to see how she shoots!

Edited April 29, 2013 by Batman

[TNcitizen22]

Even uncleaned, it looks like a fine Mosin! 

[ironsniper1]

Nice mosin! Mine is a 43 as well still have not fired it but love it anyway! And I know your going to love yours! And mine has the brass fittings as well Edited April 29, 2013 by luke9511

[smithra89]

Cool mosin...i'm sure you will enjoy it

 

Good luck with the cosmoline removal

[Wingshooter]

Nice mosin! Mine is a 43 as well still have not fired it but love it anyway! And I know your going to love yours! And mine has the brass fittings as well

 

Thanks! That's cool.. same year and with brass. I have really been enjoying this rifle so far. Can't wait to shoot it

[Wingshooter]

Cool mosin...i'm sure you will enjoy it

 

Good luck with the cosmoline removal

 

Thanks! That cosmoline is nasty!

 

I removed it from the tool kit and oil can, and then I decided the rifle could wait a couple more days, lol.

[tartanphantom]

Congrats. nice looking 91/30.

[peejman]

Nice looking old warhorse.

[tercel89]

I love the cosmoline , after all it  was what preserved it all these years. So cleaning it off to me is a PLEASURE not a CHORE.

I have 2 Mosins and they are the best bang for the buck there is .

[wipfel]

Good-looking rifle and so fun to shoot. :)

[Wingshooter]

I love the cosmoline , after all it  was what preserved it all these years. So cleaning it off to me is a PLEASURE not a CHORE.
I have 2 Mosins and they are the best bang for the buck there is .

I'm definitely glad it's there. It's messy to get off, but the rifle wouldn't be as good without it. :)

[NoBanStan]

I'm in the process of refinishing my Type 53. Believe it or not, a hairdryer does a fantastic job of pulling the cosmoline off the metal and out of the wood. Just heat her up and it oozes right out of the wood. Just be sure not to do it in your house because it leaves a good aroma the wife won't appreciate.

[Wingshooter]

I'm in the process of refinishing my Type 53. Believe it or not, a hairdryer does a fantastic job of pulling the cosmoline off the metal and out of the wood. Just heat her up and it oozes right out of the wood. Just be sure not to do it in your house because it leaves a good aroma the wife won't appreciate.

Thanks for the tip... I'll give it a try. I know what you mean about not doing it in the house. My wife already booted me out to the garage when I started cleaning off the tool kit, lol. I might get started on the rifle tonight.

[ironsniper1]

I'm in the process of refinishing my Type 53. Believe it or not, a hairdryer does a fantastic job of pulling the cosmoline off the metal and out of the wood. Just heat her up and it oozes right out of the wood. Just be sure not to do it in your house because it leaves a good aroma the wife won't appreciate.


Thanks for the tip... I'll give it a try. I know what you mean about not doing it in the house. My wife already booted me out to the garage when I started cleaning off the tool kit, lol. I might get started on the rifle tonight.

I boiled some water to 200 degrees and mixed it with some mean green and it worked great!

[NoBanStan]

I boiled some water to 200 degrees and mixed it with some mean green and it worked great!

 

I'm sure there's a million and one ways to do it. I actually used Krud Kutter in a spray bottle to clean off the barrel etc. Did a very good job

 

Thanks for the tip... I'll give it a try. I know what you mean about not doing it in the house. My wife already booted me out to the garage when I started cleaning off the tool kit, lol. I might get started on the rifle tonight.

 

BigK (another TGO'r) gave me the methodology with his heat gun... I didn't have a heat gun so I went with the wife's hairdryer and was surprised how well it worked. Granted her hairdryer could dry up a lake bed.. that fricking thing gets hot! But yeah, I just held it over a spot for a few moments and you could see it weep right out of the wood. A work buddy and I were discussing wrapping the stock in a towel or something and just heating it through the towel... could work If your dryer is hot enough.

 

Just fair warning though, i'm not an avid wood worker and I had every intention of sanding down my gun and refinishing it. If you want to keep your finish as is.. you may want to do your homework to verify this method won't hurt it. It didn't mine. It looked exactly the same as before just less nasty. But I figured i'd throw out this disclaimer anyways.

[Wingshooter]

I boiled some water to 200 degrees and mixed it with some mean green and it worked great!

That's a good idea, too. Thanks!

[Wingshooter]

I'm sure there's a million and one ways to do it. I actually used Krud Kutter in a spray bottle to clean off the barrel etc. Did a very good job



BigK (another TGO'r) gave me the methodology with his heat gun... I didn't have a heat gun so I went with the wife's hairdryer and was surprised how well it worked. Granted her hairdryer could dry up a lake bed.. that fricking thing gets hot! But yeah, I just held it over a spot for a few moments and you could see it weep right out of the wood. A work buddy and I were discussing wrapping the stock in a towel or something and just heating it through the towel... could work If your dryer is hot enough.

Just fair warning though, i'm not an avid wood worker and I had every intention of sanding down my gun and refinishing it. If you want to keep your finish as is.. you may want to do your homework to verify this method won't hurt it. It didn't mine. It looked exactly the same as before just less nasty. But I figured i'd throw out this disclaimer anyways.

I have a lot of Krud Kutter on hand :) I used that and Dawn soap with hot water on the tools/oiler can. I'll go that route for the barrel, etc.

I think I will try the hair dryer method on the wood. I'll go slow with it and start with an inconspicuous area. Edited April 30, 2013 by Batman

[tartanphantom]

On the furniture parts I use the hair dryer method with paper towels, which helps to wick away the liquified cosmoline.

[LCPfraTN]

Congrats on the "new to you" Mosin...it will likely not be your last. ;)  

[Wingshooter]

Congrats on the "new to you" Mosin...it will likely not be your last. ;)

Thanks! I sure am enjoying this gun a lot considering I haven't even shot it yet. I have to admit, I'm already having thoughts about an M44 :)

[NoBanStan]

Thanks! I sure am enjoying this gun a lot considering I haven't even shot it yet. I have to admit, I'm already having thoughts about an M44 :)

 

Your shoulder may beg to differ :D

[BigK]

You can always put a nancy-pad on it, if you have a tender shoulder, like Stan. LOL

These are my favorite rifles to shoot. They are real cheap, historical, beautiful, reliable, and cost less to shoot than a 9mm. What's not to love?

[Wingshooter]

Your shoulder may beg to differ :D

But I carry a spare shoulder on the other side ;)

[Wingshooter]

You can always put a nancy-pad on it, if you have a tender shoulder, like Stan. LOL

These are my favorite rifles to shoot. They are real cheap, historical, beautiful, reliable, and cost less to shoot than a 9mm. What's not to love?

I'm loving the cost of this ammo (relatively speaking of course). I'm still searching for the best deal on a spam can, but I need to order some soon.

[The Average Joe]

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinReceiver.htm
 

This is a good site to help you tell/see what you've got....