The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

I wanted one of these when they were making them into lamps in the late 50's. I looked for one for over 25 years and then one day at a senior gun buddies I saw one behind a door. I asked how long he had it and it was "quite awhile". You wanna sell it? I sold it to a guy in Houston for $65....

Nice find your 44 40 choice would be mine too

Pretty raggedly looking Vandeda. I know mine puts a bulge in the case where the extractor is. Never a rupture though. You can see the bulges at the base and the smack the firing pin imparts. I don't think its dangerous and it shoots well but maybe sticking with standard velocity ammo would be a goo...

Yes pictures are posted at Wz48 site for Mosins. Mine is in very good shape with no erosion. The design leads to a noticeable expansion in the case. The firing pin does slam the hell out of the rim and chamber peening is a definite liability for dry firing. I will try to photo and post.

I have two 1944's a VKT and a Sako Under the receiver shank on the Sako is either a 9 arrow up 9 or a 6 arrow down 6, can anyone interpret?

Pretty raggedly looking Vandeda. I know mine puts a bulge in the case where the extractor is. Never a rupture though.

Those are SWEET Billt!

I understand the strong Christian roots in Russia but not in a governmental arsenal. Guess it's more convention than religion.

Thanks for the info. Why in a full blown Godless Commie nation would a big r be put on the date in 1943? Of the few hundred barrel shanks I have looked at on the forum I have not seen many r's that I recall. Is this more typical with the M38's?

not yet but read the article in the April Guns Mag it says it all and some good pics

Made in Turkey according to the the article in guns mag. Mine had a serial number that probably equals #79. I have since seen a mirror image shotgun under a different name for $399. I bet these were sold to Walmart for start up money.

Just bought one at Walmart for $226 Guns Mag April issue, gave it an excellent review. It looks great. Heads up this may be a really great deal. Check it out.

I posted pics but they did not make it will re post.

The M44 is a Hungarian 1953. Can you Id the crest? The M38 is a 1943 Is that an R on the date and what does that mean. Both match and are in very good shape.

The M44 is a Hungarian 1953. Can you Id the crest? The M38 is a 1943 Is that an R on the date and what does that mean. Both match and are in very good shape.

I had a Samco k 31 with a troop tag birch, it shot well but I wanted walnut. Went back and they said do you want excellent rifle with walnut for $365? I said send it. Turned out to not match which I bitched about. Parts fit well, shoots fine, but does not seem to be as accurate though I have not rea...

I have been truly blessed. Everything matches, bolt buttplate and receiver. the blue is nearly complete.The bolt has a lot of rust patina but no pits. Bore seems excellent Wood has two clean cartouches and only a few scratches. Camera needs to be charged but the pics are all go and will be added soon.

I have been truly blessed. Everything matches, bolt buttplate and receiver. the blue is nearly complete.The bolt has a lot of rust patina but no pits. Bore seems excellent Wood has two clean cartouches and only a few scratches. Camera needs to be charged but the pics are all go and will be added soon.

Got mine today and everything matches. I need to charge up my camera so pictures will follow but I am super pleased with what they sent.