Finnish Mosin M28/30

[platham]

So, i figure that showing off my 28/30 is as good of an intro as any.  I live in north east tn when I am not in school in VA

anyways, here it is, made in 1936.  When I got it, the receiver had a good amount of rust on it as did the bore.  The rust was cleaned off the exterior of the gun with break free and some 0000 steel wool.  I know very little about the gun other than what I can learn of the roll marks and from friends.  I have discovered that finding a bayonet is not going to be easy either lol

next to my K31

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mike.357]

very nice.  Is the stock spliced together?

[platham]

There is a splice just in front of the receiver

[Garufa]

Nice rifle.  If you look under the receiver tang (the rear screw hole) you should be able to determine who made the receiver.  There will be a mark and possibly a date there as well.  You'll have to take the stock off to see it.  If you didn't know, the Finns did not manufacture receivers, they were all "acquired" from the Russians.

[platham]

Cool, I'll check it tonight when I get home from class to see what is stamped on there. I didn't know they didn't make the recievers Did I mention I only paid $125 for it?

[Mike.357]

check out http://www.7.62x54r.net/ 

 

I am guessing you can learn a little bit about your rifle there.

[platham]

Nice rifle. If you look under the receiver tang (the rear screw hole) you should be able to determine who made the receiver. There will be a mark and possibly a date there as well. You'll have to take the stock off to see it. If you didn't know, the Finns did not manufacture receivers, they were all "acquired" from the Russians.

Here is the stamp on the tang.  It is a Tula hex receiver pre 1900 manufacture.  

 

Also, does anyone know what the empty spot in the stock is? It looks too squared/perfect to be a chip to me.

 

 

It looks like (to me anyways) that it should be a place that a plate or something goes. If I ever have a reason I may put a brass plate in the empty spot and have it engraved (would be cool if ever give it to someone for a gift or whatever)

Edited March 26, 2014 by platham

[No_0ne]

Here is the stamp on the tang.  It is a Tula hex receiver pre 1900 manufacture.  

 

Also, does anyone know what the empty spot in the stock is? It looks too squared/perfect to be a chip to me.

 

 

It looks like (to me anyways) that it should be a place that a plate or something goes. If I ever have a reason I may put a brass plate in the empty spot and have it engraved (would be cool if ever give it to someone for a gift or whatever)

 

I don't know of any type of insert or unit ID that was ever placed in that spot by the Finns.  I suspect it's a old splice that has separated over time, the Finn armories were known to use square splices on stocks, and that location is an area known for cracks and splits.  Having said that, I would be quite happy to take that rifle as a gift, missing stock splice included. :)

[platham]

Lol, I could see it being a splice. I'm pleased with the rifle so far. I've only put 20 round a through it but will be shooting it tomorrow if the weather allows

[Clod Stomper]

Good score.  I wish I had bought a Finnish Mosin when I had my C&R.  The Finns Took a robust rifle and made it a real shooter.