The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

It sounds like it might be a Century put together. IIRC the Russians started making PU snipers in 1942. The flash suppressor is likely an aftermarket add on.

They look like modern proof or import marks. Perhaps German.

According to Matt DiRisio's excellent book, "Finnish Mosin-Nagant", M24s were put together between 1925-1928.
Without a clear tang stamped date, it would be hard to say about the receiver.

This is a refurb. These are force matched serial numbers. In the first photo you can see where the original was ground off. There are remnants of the original number still visible. The circled mark in the third photo is a refurbisment mark. Scroll down at this link. It will show various refurb marks...

It's a refurbished 91/30 in a late/post war laminated stock. They were renumbered to match the barrel shank. You might find Izhevsk or Tula parts marked with the same number .

Just post some pics.

Hang in there brother.

Yes, it is a pretty uncommon conversion i think. And yes, the rubber bayonet was used to practice close combat / bayonet fighting training. It has been used apparently also on M39s, as I found in some books and pictures. I was very surprised to know that also M28 rifles were modified for this usage...

Glad you could update us. We were worried.

Vintage, or style? Vintage Idk, but style, look into the cowboy action shooting gear.

So it goes. I'd demand a premium for my last 2.

You can still post your revolvers .

Resize your pictures smaller.

Maybe, but I still don't think I have seen a broken one.

Not that I've seen.

This looks like what used to be called a Balkan rifle. I think you are right that it was an Austrian capture.

We have had a few over the years, but they were all mild. In fact I only ever felt 1 of them.

Mosins are cool and historical, but I would have zero interest in a new one.

Darryl wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 2:13 pm H380 was Keri's favorite powder. He said it was the most accurate he used.

H380 is good when the weather is not too cold, I had ignition issues with it in below freezing conditions.