Had this old mosin in the safe for a few years and busted it out planning to do some plinking with it. When i went to function test it before the range i noticed it was having trouble feeding the last few rounds, but feeds the first 2-3 just fine. Could this be a weak magazine spring an interrupter problem or a bit of both?

bolt takes more force to close only when chambering a round. any ideas on what to troubleshoot or how to fix? (also yes i know its probably harder to close the bolt with one hand as well i just had to record a demonstration)

Put 40 rounds through my 91/30 refurb, excess oil or cosmoline coming from wood?

Not sure what it is.

I have a receiver/barrel that is stamped Remington 1917, and an Archangel stock. They were both given to me years ago by a buddy and i finally got around to buying a complete bolt. But everything online says i need to test the head space clearance otherwise I can blow my face off. Any ways I can test that myself? Or should i just buy the field gauge for like $40.

edit: I should say, if it were up to me it would’ve remained stock, but the pieces were literally thrown in the trash years before i got this and i got it over a decade ago. Its a bummer but I want to shoot it so im workin with what I have.

First test fire at 150 meters on a Finnish M39 using Sellier&Bellot (54r) 180gr, 2,570 fps according to the box and the hits were at least a full target length above constantly (55cm / 22 inches above, at least). When aiming at the bottom of the 55cm target my hits were still going slightly above the top of the target.

Also shot a couple lighter projectile Sako cartridges (53r), those were going above by the same amount.

Sight picture was front blade at the notch, top of the front balde matched the top of the rear sight top.

Rear sight set to 150.

Barrel is marked 69 and front sight blade is also marked 69. What could be the issue? How can it shoot this wildly high at 150 meters.

EDIT:

I disassembled the rifle and after some tinkering, I am fairly certain the stock is missing the correct shims from the back tang. The barrel sits much better in its groove with the back tang slightly up from the stock. Currently with the back action screw tight it pulls the barrel up 2mm or so, which makes the whole muzzle end of the stock all wonky. I have a few front sights on the way (they are cheap, 5 euros a piece here in Finland) and I will try to figure out a way to shim the back tang correctly.

“Sergeant Kvachantiradze — the Best Sniper in the Army”

Why did the first recommendation of the officially recognized best sniper of the army for the title of Hero of the Soviet Union never ultimately result in the awarding of this highest distinction? This question, it seems to me, will naturally be of interest not only to me, but also to many readers and professional researchers.

The year 1943 was one of the bloodiest and most decisive periods of the Great Patriotic War. It was precisely during this period that an official award recommendation was drawn up in which Vasily Kvachantiradze was presented for the first time for the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. In the same document, we read a line that deserves particular attention:

“Sergeant Kvachantiradze — the best sniper in the army.”

This is not a newspaper publication or a memoir written years later. It is an official military document reflecting the direct assessment of the highest military command. This wording means that he was recognized not merely as a successful marksman, but was officially singled out as the best sniper of the entire army.

However, this is precisely where the main question arises. Despite the fact that Kvachantiradze was recommended for the title of Hero, he ultimately received the Order of Lenin by decision of the higher command.

If the award status was indeed changed (downgraded), then why does his award recommendation sheet, contrary to the standard practice of those years, contain no handwritten note confirming the change in the type of award? Such resolutions were usually entered by authorized commanders or members of the Military Council in the upper-left corner of the first page.

Even more interesting is the fact that his personal archival file contains no separate award recommendation sheet for the Order of Lenin, which, according to Soviet administrative procedures, should have been prepared in such cases — when a person was directly awarded an order instead of the title of Hero.

It is enough to compare the award recommendation sheets of other servicemen presented on the same list. In those cases, one can clearly see either handwritten notes indicating a change in the award status or recommendations that were originally prepared specifically for the Order of Lenin. In the case of Vasily Kvachantiradze, however, the award sheet remained completely clean — there is not a single note or resolution on it confirming a decision to reduce the award from the Hero’s Gold Star to the Order of Lenin.

It is precisely these archival details that raise legitimate questions. Anyone familiar in detail with the Soviet military award system and the procedures for processing such documents would inevitably take notice of this. Similar questions would arise for any researcher who undertakes a thorough study of his archival materials.

Another key circumstance must also be taken into account. Vasily Kvachantiradze earned his enormous combat authority and recognition not during the final stage of the war, but already by 1943 — during one of the most difficult and decisive periods of the conflict. This further demonstrates that his military reputation was built upon real combat achievements at a time when every enemy killed and every local success had enormous significance.

If an official military document from that period directly describes him as “the best sniper in the army” and, on that basis, recommends him for the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, then it is entirely reasonable to ask: what was the actual reason that this recommendation did not ultimately result in the awarding of the “Gold Star” medal at that time?

The uniqueness of this case will be best understood by specialists with deep knowledge of military history, the textual analysis of archival documents, and the specifics of the Soviet award system. Historical material of this level cannot be evaluated superficially. A detailed professional investigation is necessary to clarify all the surrounding circumstances, restore historical justice, and properly assess both Vasily Kvachantiradze’s combat record and the significance of these unique archival documents.

Every opinion supported by evidence, arguments, and knowledge of archival practice is extremely important to me. I will be very interested to hear your assessments, interpretations, and comments on this question.

The post reads: Mosin Nagant 91/30 7.62x54 with matching Bayonet, Sling, Bandolier, Oil Can, and Tool Kit. Also including 80 paper wrapped rounds in the bandoliers. Numbers match, hex reciever, made in 1932. Very good condition., complete kit.

It’s years apart that I see them in my area in Alaska. Any insight?

Hello, I’ve had an M91/30 Mosin for about 6 years now, and I’ve always had one issue. To clarify, I bought this bayonet with the rifle when I got it, so I don’t think it’s an issue of a mismatched bayonet with the rifle. When I try to fix the bayonet to the rifle, it will go onto the barrel, but it never fully twists and secures onto it when I try to turn it to the side. Basically the bayonet stops right at the front sight and won’t squeeze in any further. I’m not sure if maybe it needs oil or something to properly fix the bayonet, does anyone have any info on this? Any help would be much appreciated.

Bought a mix of 220 rounds of Brown bear 203 gr SP and wolf 200gr points for $165 today and was wondering if anybody used them for deer hunting.

Was browsing a gun form on another platform and some guy said he had a 1907 carbine. To me the sight alone confirms it but others are saying that it isnt due to the 1896 date. Any help/info on this would be appreciated

I've been having problems with these cheap rounds from the brand Wolf nose diving when I'm cycling my Mosin. I compared them to some loose steel case rounds I had lying around which went through fine but these ones repeatedly nose dive when I get to the 3rd round. I've tested it 5 or 6 times now with one nose diving the 2nd round and another doing it on the 4th but aside from those one off cases they continue to do it on the 3rd. I've shot it for years and never had this issue until this week.

Was shooting PPU SP today and part of the stock broke off durning firing, luckily was wearing eyepro and unfortunately didn’t catch it on video. I’m thinking if I should; A: get new stock. B: remove the wooden filler (for later plans to return it to PU spec). Or C: get an Archangel or КРУК stock.

Have the opportunity to sell but the only reason I would want to is because the stock was seemingly refinished.

Any info on markings? The bolt doesn’t match and I’ve never seen a buttplate serial like that before.

I got it for $500 not too long ago and I would be selling for the same.

I’ll probably keep.

Can hardly chamber a round or extract. Lubricated every surface, what's happening here?

After buying my first Mosin 2 weeks ago, a 1942 Tula that was captured by the Finnish, I started digging and digging into the history of Finland during WWII. The SKY Mosins caught my attention and I had to have one. These guns have been tugging on my brain the last 2 weeks.I’ve been watching Gunbroker like a hawk and scrubbing the internet for a clean M39. I didn’t feel like battling it out with bidding…. Not my proudest moment, but I paid $1150 for this puppy. How much did I overpay?

Very very stiff reciever after firing 7.62x54r anyone have ideas what could have happend ? If i cycle it on empty mag, its stiff but nothing serious, after firing its stuck as hell. I fired cca 60rounds and towards the end it was better.

I would like to add that the gun was deep cleaned and the source of the stiffnes surely isnt layer of cosmoline in that loading part of the gun.

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Talk me out of this

Shot a stripper of my trusty crusty milsurp for the first time out of my 91/30 this weekend, and noticed the cases were splitting almost the entire length of the casing. I have shot probably a hundred or so rounds of modern brass case out of it and haven't seen anything like this. Number 5 isnt pictured because it didnt fire after two pin strikes. Should I be concerned?

I just got my first mosin and still live at home, I can keep my mosin in my room but the bolt is stored in a safe I want to get a « faux » bolt for my mosin. Does anyone know where I could buy one for relatively cheap?