Well I'll get it going.
Somebody runs around with this quote
Quote
The only way to avoid Mosin #2 is avoid Mosin #1!
He is absolutely gosh darn right rofl But, this is how I Mosin
M91/30 Sniper, a '44 VKT M39, a '42 VKT M39, a '44 Sako M39 w/straight stock, a Civil Guard Tikka M28, three M44's blond, amber and a laminate.
(http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/C13mechanic/forsale/SAM_0089_zps447570e4.jpg) (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/C13mechanic/media/forsale/SAM_0089_zps447570e4.jpg.html)
M91/30 Sniper, Five, various maker and year Finnish M91s, Tikka and VKT, a 1919 Foremost Tula M91 Finn capture and a Finnish M28/76 target rifle
(http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/C13mechanic/forsale/SAM_0090_zps20dc1e41.jpg) (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/C13mechanic/media/forsale/SAM_0090_zps20dc1e41.jpg.html)
The SVT-40 is a Finn capture, a XO-47 marked M91/30, two Finn Capture M91/30s, a Spanish Civil War M91/30 and a Wz-48 Polish .22 trainer Mosin
(http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/C13mechanic/forsale/SAM_0094_zps95dd932a.jpg) (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/C13mechanic/media/forsale/SAM_0094_zps95dd932a.jpg.html)
A 1954 /296\ and 1955 /26\ Type 53 Chinese, two unconverted M91 Dragoons, a Finnish capture and a Spanish Civil War
(http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/C13mechanic/forsale/SAM_1214_zpsce493164.jpg) (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/C13mechanic/media/forsale/SAM_1214_zpsce493164.jpg.html)
:o HOLY mother of mosin.
Wow. That is a sick collection man.
Carl, you have issues. :P
If I bought a Mosin, I'd have those very same issues! This is why I refuse to start!
"I said I was an addict. I didn't say I had a problem." is a pretty appropriate sig line :)
Don't fear it, :o rofl
Because
QuoteThe only way to avoid Mauser #2 is avoid Mauser #1!
You obviously didn't avoid the first one...or the 2nd...or the 3rd...etc.
VERY nice looking collection GM!
Quote from: Dannyboy53 on September 30, 2014, 02:09:08 AM
You obviously didn't avoid the first one...or the 2nd...or the 3rd...etc.
VERY nice looking collection GM!
Ok bat1, who here, can eat just one potato chip, or eat just one Oreo, just drink one beer, rofl If you say me, your lying rofl2
Thanks Danny thumb1
Good point Greasemonkey!
From what I am seeing and hearing a lot of non-collector average shooters like me are buying the Mosin and SKS. Their popularity doesn't seem to be diminishing with time. It might have started out with many of them because it was an inexpensive rifle/carbine to hunt, target shoot and protect the family with. However it appears from their comments they are finding out these old shooters are a great addition to the family arsenal and still has a lot to offer. That hasn't changed over the years!
Pssh. No Sestroryetsk? No Remington?
I'm not impressed. Work on it. rofl
I'll throw this out there- M91s shoot every bit as well as the 39s.
Quote from: Blicero on September 30, 2014, 09:52:46 PM
I'll throw this out there- M91s shoot every bit as well as the 39s.
Which is equally poor? rofl
I'm just wondering how many small mallets GM has to be able to cycle all those sticky bolts!
Ok, ok I'm done making fun of those boat anchors. (For now). Still not feeling the allure though, this is a good thing! thumb1
They are close, in this bunch, the '44 VKT is the top, followed closely by the M28. One little thing I've found with the M39s, they are very close to a K31, they also respond to barrel band tightness, not too tight and not too loose. The one other nice thing about the M39 is the sight setup when compared to the M91.
And Finland didn't make a Sestroryetsk or Remington rofl2
And I done told ya, no hammers needed for any of them thumb1
Quote from: running-man on September 30, 2014, 10:37:18 PM
Quote from: Blicero on September 30, 2014, 09:52:46 PM
I'll throw this out there- M91s shoot every bit as well as the 39s.
Which is equally poor? rofl
I'm just wondering how many small mallets GM has to be able to cycle all those sticky bolts!
Ok, ok I'm done making fun of those boat anchors. (For now). Still not feeling the allure though, this is a good thing! thumb1
Did I mention the M38 I saw today with a $169 price tag?
C'mon... you know you wanna...
(http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv305/Stoned_Oli/Pri%20Vat/Mosin/Fireball2.jpg)
My favorite M44...
Even Tigger loves the Mosin Nagant...
(http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv305/Stoned_Oli/Pri%20Vat/Mosin/MosinNacat.jpg)
Quote from: Blicero on September 30, 2014, 09:52:46 PM
?
I'm not impressed. Work on it. rofl
FIREBALLS thumb1 Come on, say it bat1, yea, thats kinda impressive, thats ok, I understand. You jelly brah!!!
Perfect timing...that's cooler than a popsicle!!!
Yeah it's not all original but it's a Mosin :)
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l605/edritchey/002_zpsf8ac45e2.jpg) (http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/edritchey/media/002_zpsf8ac45e2.jpg.html)
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l605/edritchey/001_zps22c469c9.jpg) (http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/edritchey/media/001_zps22c469c9.jpg.html)
Quote from: Dannyboy53 on October 01, 2014, 02:15:59 AM
Perfect timing...that's cooler than a popsicle!!!
It's easy! Shoot video and do a screen cap with VLC... That one and this one came from my phone....
(http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv305/Stoned_Oli/Flashgif.gif)
Mosin as a strobe...
I've got just one.
(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/sheepdog54/1936hexMosin_zps2514efc4.jpg) (http://s806.photobucket.com/user/sheepdog54/media/1936hexMosin_zps2514efc4.jpg.html)
(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/sheepdog54/1936hexreceiverplusdate_zps3e7357d9.jpg) (http://s806.photobucket.com/user/sheepdog54/media/1936hexreceiverplusdate_zps3e7357d9.jpg.html)
This might have something to do with it.
(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/sheepdog54/Mauserswallpaper2_zpsbbcb301f.jpg) (http://s806.photobucket.com/user/sheepdog54/media/Mauserswallpaper2_zpsbbcb301f.jpg.html)
Boy it's nervous sharing a safe with all those Mausers. Three of them really have it out for the lone Mosin too.
Nice thumb1
Thats ok, Sheepy, imagine how my M/94 and M/96 Swedes feel in the safe with the Mosins. rofl But, with most being Finnish, there may not be too much problem.
Fifth from the right, a 1922 SA marked M96. Something about a Winter War. The Mosin really needs to watch out for that one.
Sweet, even better, a Swede with a Finnish attitude bat1 :o thumb1
Quote from: sheepdog on October 01, 2014, 08:39:11 PM
I've got just one.
(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/sheepdog54/1936hexMosin_zps2514efc4.jpg) (http://s806.photobucket.com/user/sheepdog54/media/1936hexMosin_zps2514efc4.jpg.html)
(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/sheepdog54/1936hexreceiverplusdate_zps3e7357d9.jpg) (http://s806.photobucket.com/user/sheepdog54/media/1936hexreceiverplusdate_zps3e7357d9.jpg.html)
This might have something to do with it.
(http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy345/sheepdog54/Mauserswallpaper2_zpsbbcb301f.jpg) (http://s806.photobucket.com/user/sheepdog54/media/Mauserswallpaper2_zpsbbcb301f.jpg.html)
Boy it's nervous sharing a safe with all those Mausers. Three of them really have it out for the lone Mosin too.
Damn sheep. Very nice collection. I'm Jealous.
Yeah, that's top shelf!
Since a lot of you guys are posting group shots, I decided I'd follow suit. Problem is, I don't have any existing pics of multiple Mosins, so I had to take a fresh one. And the problem with that is that we've sold one house and are waiting to close on another. Soooo, my rifles are packed to maximize space (thereby minimizing accessibility).
Anyways, here's a group shot with 18 Mosins, including one each rare '46 (the laminate to the left front) and '45, a couple of original matching '43s, an original matching '44, a couple of Finned 91/30s, some ex-PUs and PEMs, and I'm not sure what else. This is one compartment of one safe-it all starts with one. ::) rofl
(http://imageshack.com/a/img673/699/8ljFW2.jpg)
All this mosie talk lately's giving me the fever.
Quote...and I'm not sure what else.
You know you have a Mosin problem when you can use that statement :))
Alright I'll play. Here is one of my favorite Mosins. The nicest m38 you're ever likely to find. I've only managed to snap 3 pics of it in the 3 years I've owned it.
(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a508/picklethebeast/002_zps8c47a406.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/picklethebeast/media/002_zps8c47a406.jpg.html)
(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a508/picklethebeast/Milsurp%20gallery/IMG_3691_zpsdfb3cf1e.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/picklethebeast/media/Milsurp%20gallery/IMG_3691_zpsdfb3cf1e.jpg.html)
(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a508/picklethebeast/001_zps14d8d322.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/picklethebeast/media/001_zps14d8d322.jpg.html)
I only have 4...well, 5 and 6 (M44's) are on the way doh1 A plain Jane '42 Izhevsk, 2xT53's and a PU
1943 Izhevsk PU. The PU stands for Putin's hunting rifle :))
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/MN%20PU/rightwholerifle.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/MN%20PU/rightwholerifle.jpg.html) (http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/MN%20PU/sightpiccloser.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/MN%20PU/sightpiccloser.jpg.html)(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/MN%20PU/leftscopearea.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/MN%20PU/leftscopearea.jpg.html)
Matching 1955 Type 53
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/Type%2053%20Carbine/40b8f701-6908-450f-aca5-8e43cd1a02f2.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/Type%2053%20Carbine/40b8f701-6908-450f-aca5-8e43cd1a02f2.jpg.html) (http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/Type%2053%20Carbine/b29a403e-2a05-4166-b708-6cc087ea5f27.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/Type%2053%20Carbine/b29a403e-2a05-4166-b708-6cc087ea5f27.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/Type%2053%20Carbine/IMG_4771.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/Type%2053%20Carbine/IMG_4771.jpg.html)(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/Type%2053%20Carbine/ReceiverSNcloseup.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/Type%2053%20Carbine/ReceiverSNcloseup.jpg.html)
Phosphorus those are simply too cool, and good lookers!
Quote from: Stoned_Oli on October 01, 2014, 01:35:41 AM
Did I mention the M38 I saw today with a $169 price tag?
C'mon... you know you wanna...
Did I mention I went ahead and picked this one up for myself? $170 OTDO!
(http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv305/Stoned_Oli/Pri%20Vat/M38/Right.jpg)
(http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv305/Stoned_Oli/Pri%20Vat/M38/Left.jpg)
Wow Oli, good looking old gal too!
I have a few... nothing rare or exceptional, but they are all fun!
The Chinese T53 has been sold.
1938 refurb, 1942 non-counterbored, 1945 M44 Sold as a hunting carbine and has been factory tested... I didn't know that was a thing.
(http://i.imgur.com/qud5hu8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZH26JfN.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GWxHyLK.jpg)
Holy Cow bartski, those are beautiful!
Wow guys, some really nice rifles in this thread! I have just one Mosin and the only pic I have handy is with my '52 SKS and Sporter. The Mosin was a b-day gift from my buddy back when AIM had them for $89. For his b-day I got him a spam can of 7.62x54r ammo. I have been able to avoid Mosin #2 for several years now. Maybe because Mosin #1 was a gift and I didn't buy it myself, although I would love a M38 or M44 someday or even a nice PU Sniper. :)
(http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s430/Carl_in_CT/SKSs%20and%20Nagant/IMG_0008.jpg)
Carl that's a really nice mix you have! thumb1
Some great Mosins in this thread! I'm jealous of the SVT-40s!
Forgot this pic of my M44 and it's SKS cousin.. almost identical in size.
(http://i.imgur.com/PFfGoMw.jpg)
I like the juxtaposition of the SKS-45 and the M/44! Russian carbines with two consecutive model year designations showing the difference a year can make :)
Quote from: Phosphorus32 on January 23, 2015, 11:52:09 AM
I like the juxtaposition of the SKS-45 and the M/44! Russian carbines with two consecutive model year designations showing the difference a year can make :)
Ditto, plus they purty!
Quote from: Carl in CT on January 23, 2015, 12:42:52 PM
Quote from: Phosphorus32 on January 23, 2015, 11:52:09 AM
I like the juxtaposition of the SKS-45 and the M/44! Russian carbines with two consecutive model year designations showing the difference a year can make :)
Ditto, plus they purty!
Yeah...what they said bartski! thumb1
Thanks guys, I'm really happy with both of them.. besides, who doesn't like a rifle that doubles as a flame thrower!?
The dreaded Mosinitius...You just can't help yourself :)) The M-44 in particular has really grabbed my attention lately. ( Not that I'm not still trying for Finns GM...just something to tide me over while hunting them down 8) )
#1 & #2 are mixmaster Polish both 1952 and wearing Hungarian stocks.
#3 is my all matching 1955 Romanian. Full layout here... GM aka "The Enabler" strikes again!...or My matching Romanian M44 in Mosins & Soviet Arms - Page 1 of 1 (http://sks-files.com/mosins-and-soviet-arms/27/gm-aka-the-enabler-strikes-again-or-my-matching-romanian-m44/1145/)
#4 I just got at my 1st live gun auction. 1944 Izzy M-44 with early features,high wall receiver and a war time stock. Still learning bout this 1 but its an all matching ( no line outs) Refurb that's been counter bored.
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/Group%20shots%20and%20extras/izzy%20Polish%20and%20Romanian%20M44s%20005_zpsopg2uhr4.jpg)
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/Group%20shots%20and%20extras/izzy%20Polish%20and%20Romanian%20M44s%20009_zpslczk4qq3.jpg)
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/Group%20shots%20and%20extras/izzy%20Polish%20and%20Romanian%20M44s%20014_zpsbttxsqlp.jpg)
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/Group%20shots%20and%20extras/izzy%20Polish%20and%20Romanian%20M44s%20019_zpsycehihjo.jpg)
C'mon RM....Ya'Know ya wanna.... rofl
Quote from: armedhippie on August 03, 2015, 03:08:55 PM
C'mon RM....Ya'Know ya wanna.... rofl
KILLIN' me here Hippie!!! silly1
Nice thumb1 Now how about a Chinese, if you please.. :P something else to deter you from the Finns rofl2 Hey, ya gotta have one to go with the Chinese Toks. thumb1
RM is skeered to make that tiny 15mm jump... the jump that separates the pow of an x39 from the all mighty boom of a x54 rofl
Quote from: Greasemonkey on August 03, 2015, 03:33:36 PM
Nice thumb1 Now how about a Chinese, if you please.. :P something else to deter you from the Finns rofl2 Hey, ya gotta have one to go with the Chinese Toks. thumb1
Most definitely thumb1 Haven't run across 1 yet but i will and when I do... dance1
Your right bout needing some T 53's to go with the Chinese Tok's...because apparently I've developed a taste for them as well wink1
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/Norinco%20Tokarev%20Trio/A%20Trio%20of%20Tokarevs%20plus%202%20more%20046_zpswn4bmg7n.jpg)
A Navy Arms TU-90 (with a 9mm barrel as well as the 7.62), .30 cal marked T54, Model 54-1 and a M213 in 9mm.
Apparently I have quite the Chinese fetish these days :-[ rofl We need to get a Finn into RM's hands and let him pull the trigger just once....Game over man, Game over chuckles1
I plan on having a little Chinese collection. I 'd like a T53, Tok and Mak to go with my T56. Also need a bladed T53.
Quote from: escobert on August 04, 2015, 01:02:41 PM
Also need a bladed T53.
Uh? Type 53 with a blade, or a Type 56 with a blade? Type 53 Mosins were are all spike bayonet.
Quote from: armedhippie on August 03, 2015, 04:40:11 PM
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/Norinco%20Tokarev%20Trio/A%20Trio%20of%20Tokarevs%20plus%202%20more%20046_zpswn4bmg7n.jpg)
A Navy Arms TU-90 (with a 9mm barrel as well as the 7.62), .30 cal marked T54, Model 54-1 and a M213 in 9mm.
Nice Chinese pistol collection thumb1 I just have the one Tok (Romanian TTC) but I like it a lot. I should pick up a T54 before their value climbs any higher. What's the difference between the 54式 and 54-1式?
Here's a tip to file under the "useless information" category (sub-category, "timing is everything"): Allan's Armory had some T53s yesterday for $125-155 but I just checked and they're all gone :o
http://ganymede.meccahosting.com/~a0000ae7/aaresult.php?PageId=48
Here's mine... I call this the 'Javelin Sparta'
(http://www.firearmstalk.com/images/3/9/0/8/3/the-mosin-always-makes-a-good-javelin-1620.jpg)
These are the ones I have right now. A '38, '28, two '43s, and a '68 I'll add a M91 and PU eventually.
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag94/James_Budge/DSCN2645_zpseqmb0cux.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/James_Budge/media/DSCN2645_zpseqmb0cux.jpg.html)
And then a T53...And then a Romanian...And then...well,you know how it goes.
Quote from: Phosphorus32 on August 04, 2015, 01:28:20 PM
Nice Chinese pistol collection thumb1 I just have the one Tok (Romanian TTC) but I like it a lot. I should pick up a T54 before their value climbs any higher. What's the difference between the 54式 and 54-1式?
Thanks man thumb1 I just recently got my 1st Romanian TT-C ( 1953) and wow....The bluing is deep and overall 1 gorgeous Tok. Basically the T54 is military and no safety and hard to find ( as far as I've found so far...They'll be bring backs if you can find 1 ). The Model 54-1 has the added safety and made/re-arsenaled for import.
Quote from: Greasemonkey on August 04, 2015, 01:11:19 PM
Quote from: escobert on August 04, 2015, 01:02:41 PM
Also need a bladed T53.
Uh? Type 53 with a blade, or a Type 56 with a blade? Type 53 Mosins were are all spike bayonet.
I meant 56 :D
My latest Mosin, a minty Romanian M44. The finish on the receiver and barrel shank is like glass. Shiniest Mosin bolt I've ever seen. The tolerances seem tighter, the bolt doesn't flop about like a catfish on a river bank when you pull it back, like on some of my Russians. Trigger pull is a consistent 4 lb 11 oz. Not crisp but predictable and smooth. Cugir really built a quality product. I almost (almost) dislike having rifles in this condition, because I hesitate to fire it bat1
I may have to take it out tomorrow and break it in :))
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0958.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0958.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0960.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0960.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0959.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0959.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0961.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0961.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0962.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0962.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0963.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0963.jpg.html)
...and continuing the Tokarev intrusion into the Mosin thread :)) here's my 1953 TTC next to it's 1954 M44 comrade
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0964.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/Romanian%20M44/IMG_0964.jpg.html)
Holy crap dude....that thing is sweet!
Really not helping to resist here Phos. bat1
Quote from: Power Surge on August 15, 2015, 10:24:41 PM
Holy crap dude....that thing is sweet!
Thanks man!
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on August 15, 2015, 10:27:06 PM
Really not helping to resist here Phos. bat1
Who said I was trying to help anyone resist Mosinitis fart1 chuckles1
Quote from: Phosphorus32 on August 15, 2015, 10:37:15 PM
Quote from: Power Surge on August 15, 2015, 10:24:41 PM
Holy crap dude....that thing is sweet!
Thanks man!
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on August 15, 2015, 10:27:06 PM
Really not helping to resist here Phos. bat1
Who said I was trying to help anyone resist Mosinitis fart1 chuckles1
Ya know...a good friend has 3 types of mosins locally, and only wants 200 each for them, lol.
Oh, now thats nice P32, little shiney, but the shine helps refect.......fireballs thumb1 Fireballs are so cool fart1
Oh, RM, RM, where art thou.....Mosin. Resistance is futile :) Hear that song playing in your head, Reo Speedwagon, The RM Remix, come on, everyone sing along, everyone from the 80's knows the words.
I hereby dedicate this song to my good buddy, RM....
I can't fight this feeling anymore, I've forgotten what Mosins were for, It's time to get one shipped to my door, And enjoy this battle oar, forever.... rofl rofl2 chuckles1
thankyou1 thankyou1 thankyou1.
I crack myself up when I'm all jacked up on 9 pots of coffee, java and cappuccino... fart1
GM, it sounds like you need to drink a Monster or two and go back to bed rofl
...and thanks!
GM, you are baaad. (http://i1352.photobucket.com/albums/q647/jelucer/funny/facepalm.gif~original)
(http://i1352.photobucket.com/albums/q647/jelucer/funny/oh_no_you_didnt.jpg~original)
Quote from: Greasemonkey on August 16, 2015, 03:57:45 AM
I hereby dedicate this song to my good buddy, RM....
I can't fight this feeling anymore, I've forgotten what Mosins were for, It's time to get one shipped to my door, And enjoy this battle oar, forever.... rofl rofl2 chuckles1
rofl rofl fart1 This is gonna be stuck in my head all day.... chuckles1 C'mon RM time to rock the REO and give in....We're not gonna stop anytime soon...so ya might as well wink1
Hey Phos, Minty barely covers that 1...It is gorgeous. The Bluing ( when strong) on Romanian arms, Is so deep and rich. Congrats man ,That's as nice as they come.
Been meaning to get a pic of my 53 Tok and 55 M44 as well. I'm tempted to get a few more TT-C, They are gorgeous. I'm working on a Romanian line up... TT-C, Romanian M44, ( insert Romanian SKS here), Romak-1, and a WASR-10. The SKS has been the hardest to find so far but I'm patient.
Now if I can get my wallet to line up with a T-53, I'll be doing good. Didn't have the funds on those VERY affordable 1's from Allen's, that went in less than 24 hrs.
Hey Surge sounds like you need to toss an offer out and just get all 3 of those mosins at once..... chuckles1
Ok, poor 'ol REO didn't do it :(, lets try a little Foreigner serenade thumb1 Get them lighters out, hold'em high.. rofl rockon rockon
Now this mountain I must climb
Feels like case of ammo upon my shoulders
I through the fireballs and smoke I see love shine
Fireballs keep me warm as, the target falls over
I wanna know what a Mosin is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what recoil is
I know you can show me
rofl rofl rofl rofl
silly1 silly1
I love the big 80's, wait till I get to Mosin hiphop..rofl
Quote from: armedhippie on August 16, 2015, 12:02:59 PM
Been meaning to get a pic of my 53 Tok and 55 M44 as well. I'm tempted to get a few more TT-C, They are gorgeous. I'm working on a Romanian line up... TT-C, Romanian M44, ( insert Romanian SKS here), Romak-1, and a WASR-10. The SKS has been the hardest to find so far but I'm patient.
Big 'ol list a Romanian goodies, but since after all, I am the "Enabler" rofl You kinda missed one, a nice one, a big one bat1 Romanian PSL-54c banana time
(http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/C13mechanic/HPIM0780_zps4924199f.jpg) (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/C13mechanic/media/HPIM0780_zps4924199f.jpg.html)
Quote from: Greasemonkey on August 16, 2015, 02:20:59 PM
Big 'ol list a Romanian goodies, but since after all, I am the "Enabler" rofl You kinda missed one, a nice one, a big one bat1 Romanian PSL-54c banana time
1 of the many I had in my hands back in the day, that I didn't get and am kicking myself for these days... cry1 During the AWB Ran into a few of these as Romak III's but at the time was more into AKM's in 7.62x39. But...apperently I'm into x54 now so Yeah...I've been looking at 'em :-[ Been seeing 'em pop up a bit, so they are definitely on my "long" list and if the price is right might just get on the short list rofl
Already have the scope mount anyway, so might as well. Untill then the Romak 1...after a few drinks maybe...might play dress up as a PSL rofl ( really does look like a mini version with the scope mount and a 5rd mag)
With friends like yourself...The seams of the ole wallet aren't in any danger of being stressed rofl
Thanks AH! I'm quite happy with it. :)
I took out both of the pictured firearms today. The Tokarev is always fun to shoot, I really like that 7.62x25mm cartridge and the pistol feels good in my hands. The M44 shot left a couple inches at 25 yds with Romanian silver tip and I didn't have anything to push the front sight so I didn't do any long range shooting. It grouped well though, so I'm sure it'll shape up just fine. thumb1
I need a Romanian SKS and was on the lookout on GB for a reasonably priced nice one...until that Yugo M59 caused me to stray and ran off with my gun funds chuckles1
Sheesh GM, that PSL is cool and it's on my long list too but I have other items in line in front of it
Here's my '53 TT-C and matching '55 M44 Romanian. I would love to end up with a matching year pair of these....anything to rationalize getting more...Right? rofl rofl
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/Combo%20Pics%20for%20sharing/Combo20pics20for20sharing20009_zpsmvay5w4m.jpg)
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/Combo%20Pics%20for%20sharing/Combo%20pics%20for%20sharing%20002_zpsgoaghbjk.jpg)
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I'm with ya on the 7.62x25 It was love at first boom.
My Romanian lineup only had a SKS sized hole in it before...now there's a PSL sized 1 as well. Thanks alot GM aka "the Enabler" Besplode rofl rofl rofl
Recently picked up a beautiful 91/30 1939 Tula refurb in a deep red laminate stock. Goes well with my 1939 Izzy. Mosins are meant to be collected in pairs right? rofl
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/1939%20Mosins%20Tula%20and%20Izzy/1939%20Tula%20Mosin%20nagant%2050%20SKS%20P26%20mosin%20039_zpsqoky9evn.jpg)
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/1939%20Mosins%20Tula%20and%20Izzy/1939%20Tula%20Mosin%20nagant%2050%20SKS%20P26%20mosin%20042_zpsbtt06aea.jpg)
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/1939%20Mosins%20Tula%20and%20Izzy/1939%20Tula%20Mosin%20nagant%2050%20SKS%20P26%20mosin%20036_zpsi2ehlo57.jpg)
Nice thumb1 thumb1
Buying a Mosin is so easy, a hippie can do it :o ...................Hint, hint RM rofl2 Besplode
I'm digging that dark laminate 8) Very nice acquisition AH thumb1
Quote from: Greasemonkey on September 23, 2015, 11:45:29 AM
Nice thumb1 thumb1
Buying a Mosin is so easy, a hippie can do it :o ...................Hint, hint RM rofl2 Besplode
Thanks GM
Yeah RM, So easy a Hippie can do it!......Hey....Wait a min..... rofl2
Quote from: Phosphorus32 on September 23, 2015, 12:13:47 PM
I'm digging that dark laminate 8) Very nice acquisition AH thumb1
Thanks man. I need to work on really making these laminate stocks pop cuz the pics don't quite do it justice. The red doesn't come through as much but it is definitely a deep dark color. Here it is in comparison to a nice red/honey Laminate '50 Tula SKS ( My BBQ'd baby, My 1st and still my favorite) In the right light it looks almost deep red then turned slightly it comes out as a honey color. I do love the lamanite stocks, I was stoked to get my 1st laminate mosin.
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/Combo%20Pics%20for%20sharing/1939%20Tula%20Mosin%20nagant%2050%20SKS%20P26%20mosin%20012_zpsyrkekdmj.jpg)
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/Combo%20Pics%20for%20sharing/1939%20Tula%20Mosin%20nagant%2050%20SKS%20P26%20mosin%20019_zpscir1yusw.jpg)
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/Combo%20Pics%20for%20sharing/1939%20Tula%20Mosin%20nagant%2050%20SKS%20P26%20mosin%20024_zpseiqgcbxg.jpg)
Nice one Hippie! (I mean the SKS not that 8 ft long boat paddle) chuckles1
j/k, that 91/30 is nice too, I love the way a red shellacked laminate stock pops in the right light. thumb1
Thanks RM, That's my baby, A transitional 1950. She may be a BBQ'ed refurb...but she's beautiful and a tack driver still, after 16 years and 1000's of rounds. The 91/30 is a shorty compared to a M91. Say you lose the remote, slap on a bayo and you could change channels on the tv in the living room...from the kitchen :))
I'm telling ya RM these mosins may have gotten me by the short and curlies but they still don't outnumber my SKSs and I plan on keeping it that way...so its a win-win.
The history on these is just fascinating and ya'know most of us here have a bit of a proof/stamp fetish...let me tell ya, mosins are loaded with stamps.
This pic is for GM, Can't remember if I've posted this 1. Plan on getting more pics this weekend.
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/P-26%20Finn%20Mosin%20Nagant/1939%20Tula%20Mosin%20nagant%2050%20SKS%20P26%20mosin%20057_zpspmxtszck.jpg)
1st is the same Izzy 91/30, 2nd is the P-series and the 3rd is my 1941 Tikka on a 1896 receiver
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/unsorted%20mosin%20nagant%20pics/Unsorted%20mosin%20nagant%20pics%202015%20041_zps7slky5lo.jpg)
That Finnish P-26 is a beauty! That's a really nice addition to the Mosin collection thumb1
Love me some P-series thumb1. Ok, the Enabler had a little drool escape, it happens. fart1 Cool interesting history on them, proof the Finns wasted, nothing.
I have a Few Mosins..
M91 1941
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/Finn%20Model%2091/IMG_0792.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/Finn%20Model%2091/IMG_0793.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/Finn%20Model%2091/IMG_0794.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/Finn%20Model%2091/IMG_0795.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/Finn%20Model%2091/IMG_0796.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/Finn%20Model%2091/IMG_0797.jpg)
1942 M39, owned this one for a long time, I thought i took some updated pics but i dont see them right now.
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/1942%20M39/Picture%20003.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/1942%20M39/Picture%20002.jpg)
M39 SK.Y Civil Guard with SK.Y sling.
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/SK%20Y%20Civil%20Guard/IMG_8410.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/SK%20Y%20Civil%20Guard/IMG_8411.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/SK%20Y%20Civil%20Guard/IMG_8412.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/SK%20Y%20Civil%20Guard/IMG_8413.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/SK%20Y%20Civil%20Guard/IMG_8414.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/SK%20Y%20Civil%20Guard/IMG_8415.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/SK%20Y%20Civil%20Guard/IMG_8416.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/SK%20Y%20Civil%20Guard/IMG_8418.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/SK%20Y%20Civil%20Guard/Painted.jpg)
M38 Carbine
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/M38%20Carbine/IMG_0097.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/M38%20Carbine/IMG_0098.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/M38%20Carbine/IMG_0099.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/M38%20Carbine/IMG_0100.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/M38%20Carbine/IMG_0102.jpg)
M91/59 Carbine
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/91-51/Picture%20033.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/91-51/Picture%20032.jpg)
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a454/Oldcarjunkie/Guns/MOSIN%20Rifles/91-51/Picture%20008.jpg)
Quote from: armedhippie on September 23, 2015, 09:59:44 PM
Quote from: Greasemonkey on September 23, 2015, 11:45:29 AM
Nice thumb1 thumb1
Buying a Mosin is so easy, a hippie can do it :o ...................Hint, hint RM rofl2 Besplode
Thanks GM
Yeah RM, So easy a Hippie can do it!......Hey....Wait a min..... rofl2
Quote from: Phosphorus32 on September 23, 2015, 12:13:47 PM
I'm digging that dark laminate 8) Very nice acquisition AH thumb1
Thanks man. I need to work on really making these laminate stocks pop cuz the pics don't quite do it justice. The red doesn't come through as much but it is definitely a deep dark color. Here it is in comparison to a nice red/honey Laminate '50 Tula SKS ( My BBQ'd baby, My 1st and still my favorite) In the right light it looks almost deep red then turned slightly it comes out as a honey color. I do love the lamanite stocks, I was stoked to get my 1st laminate mosin.
Now you need to indulge two of your joneses at once... wink1
Wz-48, next to antique M39.
(http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv305/Stoned_Oli/Pri%20Vat/Mosin/M39/Brothers.jpg)
Hey Oli! Long time no see! Hope things are going well for you.
I actually like the lines of that WZ-48, very Mauser looking! How have I not seen one of those before?! If I was to get a Mosin (big if there as we all know!) it would likely be one of those! OK1
Quote from: running-man on November 01, 2015, 11:05:44 AM
Hey Oli! Long time no see! Hope things are going well for you.
I actually like the lines of that WZ-48, very Mauser looking! How have I not seen one of those before?! If I was to get a Mosin (big if there as we all know!) it would likely be one of those! OK1
I sense a crack in your armor... bat1 dance2
The action is neat, and you can even use the safety!
(http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv305/Stoned_Oli/Pri%20Vat/Mosin/Wz-48/.22%20action_1.jpg)
Love all the M39s thumb1 My favorite variety of Mosin :)
1894 Châtellerault
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2158.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2158.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2149.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2149.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2148.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2148.jpg.html)
Circle P Châtellerault marking on receiver tang
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2134.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2134.jpg.html)
Circle C (also) Châtellerault markings on bottom of barrel shank
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2132.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2132.jpg.html)
Finnish Army SA (Suomi Armeija) Property Stamp
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2165.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2165.jpg.html)
drool2 drool2 drool2 Nice Phos, very very Nice thumb1
Thanks AH! I figured you'd appreciate this French-Imperial Russian-Finnish loooong rifle :))
w/o a doubt man, love it! Any chance you have or can get a pic of the finger splice on that stock? I'm kinda digging the contrast in wood colors. EDIT: Just noticed the JH beside the S.A. stamp. I haven't seen that before....My p-series has a fairly big stylized J near the butt plate on the wood. It has had me puzzled.
The crazy mixed up history on some of these, is 1 of the reasons I enjoy them so much. 1 finn M91 I have has at least 6 different arsenals parts! My stamp/proof OCD had a field day looking up all those stamps. rofl
Love the 1894 date on that puppy. My oldest is my P-26 with an Izzy receiver marked 1896. I just had to shoot it :-[ :) I need to do a post on the P-series , the story on them is downright cool.
Quote from: armedhippie on November 01, 2015, 08:34:21 PM
w/o a doubt man, love it! Any chance you have or can get a pic of the finger splice on that stock? I'm kinda digging the contrast in wood colors. EDIT: Just noticed the JH beside the S.A. stamp. I haven't seen that before....
As a matter of fact, I do. Also, the right side of the stock has a much greater contrast in color than the left.
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2146.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2146.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2151.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2151.jpg.html)
(http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/phosphorus32/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2162.jpg) (http://s1191.photobucket.com/user/phosphorus32/media/M91%20%20Chatellerault/IMG_2162.jpg.html)
The JH on the Châtelleraults stands for Jacob Holtzer & Co., which was one of the steel makers for the barrels.
Quote from: armedhippie on November 01, 2015, 08:34:21 PM
The crazy mixed up history on some of these, is 1 of the reasons I enjoy them so much. 1 finn M91 I have has at least 6 different arsenals parts! My stamp/proof OCD had a field day looking up all those stamps. rofl
Love the 1894 date on that puppy. My oldest is my P-26 with an Izzy receiver marked 1896. I just had to shoot it :-[ :) I need to do a post on the P-series , the story on them is downright cool.
Yes, you do :) Would love to see and hear about them thumb1
Your gun might be too long when in the late 1800's, there weren't old growth forests that supplied lumber in long enough lengths to make a complete stock for the friggin thing and they had to splice two long boards together to get an even longer one! chuckles1
RM is jelli over the wood length, he avoids Mosins because of the must be this tall to fire warning sign :) rofl
Quote from: running-man on November 01, 2015, 09:30:40 PM
Your gun might be too long when in the late 1800's, there weren't old growth forests that supplied lumber in long enough lengths to make a complete stock for the friggin thing and they had to splice two long boards together to get an even longer one! chuckles1
punish1 :))
The M91s are really long. The splicing probably saved wood and in some cases a Soviet butt stock was spliced to a Finnish made foreend, so the conservation measure is probably one valid rationale. The splicing is so prevalent among different types of Finnish Mosins, that a functional rationale is undoubtedly also true. These splices resulted in strong true stocks that didn't warp in the changing temperatures. The Finns use of a pine tar/turpentine/linseed oil blend finish created a good water proofing finish that further aided the prevention of warping. They were excellent rifle builders and marskmen. geezer1
rofl
geezer1 fineprint bat1 chuckles1
rofl rofl rofl Good stuff! Like your theory RM chuckles1 chuckles1
Thanks for the pics Phos, The craftsmanship on those finger splices just wows me every time. Cool on the JH, I didn't know that.
Here's a pic of the J on my P-26, If any 1 has any ideas, It would be most appreciated.
(http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/armedhippie/P-26%20Finn%20Mosin%20Nagant/1939%20Tula%20Mosin%20nagant%2050%20SKS%20P26%20mosin%20083_zpsucb3mvyx.jpg)
I've got one, a '39 Tula. It's matching #'s but I think the mag was scrubbed (looks like) and I'm certain the bolt was, I can see traces of a previous number. The bolt also has one or two marks used by Westinghouse.
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah226/SKhiSm59-66/O59-66%20CM59%20MN91-30%20081_zpssu647mwi.jpg)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah226/SKhiSm59-66/O59-66%20CM59%20MN91-30%20099_zps1ij3rdsf.jpg)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah226/SKhiSm59-66/O59-66%20CM59%20MN91-30%20110_zpssalr13cg.jpg)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah226/SKhiSm59-66/O59-66%20CM59%20MN91-30%20086_zpsj3ldbfdq.jpg)
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah226/SKhiSm59-66/O59-66%20CM59%20MN91-30%20093_zpsymlfznd5.jpg)
I may be immune to Mosinitis, I haven't connected with this rifle. I don't hate it, but there are other things I want more, much more, so if someone likes it and is interested in maybe owning it, shoot me a PM. I may list it before long. At one time I had hoped to assemble a group of WW2 rifles, but I don't really see that happening.
The bore is a bit dark but it still has decently strong rifling. I fired it about 3 dozen times at 50 yds. +/-, I was about 6- 8 ft higher than my target and shot consistently low.
Got one that's a little different....
(http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/HiResKholo_002.jpg)
(http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/HiResKholo_004.jpg)
(http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/HiResKholo_008.jpg)
(http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/HiResKholo_006.jpg)
Oh, that old thing? There's what, like 1 of them in the USA, how special can it be? :o chuckles1
Very cool 8)