ANOTHER MOSIN, I'M AN ADDICT----- Update

[ditchtiger]

So I have another 91/59 but there are no original markings on it. No stamp on the tang either. A little depressing not knowing the background. Doing research last night and I find there were a batch of 59's that were "sanitized". So I stumbled onto a Mosin I did not even know existed. I don't gamble or play lotteries as I have no luck but this time good luck came through. But now knowing what it is I will not sell it as I told my Wife I had planned to originally.

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[Jim Colvill]

I like the 91/59 over the M44. Mine has no tang markings but is built on a 1943 Izhevsk with barrel/bolt matching numbers and the floorplate with a strike out and new serial stamped. I bought it from @geezer a few years back and it's a great shooter.

 

[ditchtiger]

My first "59" is a 1938 Tula in beautiful condition. All matching and strong stampings.

 

[ditchtiger]

I like the 91/59 over the M44.

I like the fire-ball of the carbines over the rifle.
But other than that My mosin carbine to rifle ratio is 3/1.

 

[Jim Colvill]

Yep, those fireballs are fun. I'm on the lookout for an M38 to add to my Mosin collection.

 

[etrain16]

I still only have one, I'm a poor excuse for an addict. Those carbines do sound like fun.

 

[YoungBlood]

Finally got my m44 back home, now the 91/30 has something to compete with.

 

[DuneHopper]

O.P. I feel your pain I have a SKS habit, we have meetings once a week here at the library.
SKS Anonymous. You have made the first step by admitting you have a problem.

Its rough , ya know how....

You start off buying Soviet M91/30 then sneaking out at night to buy a Soviet M38,
then your friends come over and tell you there is a gun show. You go there
and you see a Russian M91, you know what it will lead to but you make the buy.
You start dreaming about Tula's and Izhevsk's then your out all weekend looking for Finnish M24's. Before you know it you sell your car, and Ak-47 to buy more.
You have to admit you have a problem and that is the first step.

 

[ditchtiger]

I'm on the lookout for an M38 to add to my Mosin collection.

All it takes is money, how badly do you want one?
http://www.themosincrate.com/#!mosin-carbines/cl1

 

[ditchtiger]

SKS Anonymous. You have made the first step by admitting you have a problem.

I have 4 SKS's, is that bad?
I think the only problem is none of them are Russian.
May have to go to the Albany show.

 

[CLT65]

I remember you shooting one of your Fin Mosins some years back, out Poodle Creek IIRC? I was impressed with the long range accuracy.

I sold my Russian SKS when I moved a few years ago and rather regret it now. I'm headed to the Albany show Saturday, but just to look. Can't afford to buy another.

 

[ditchtiger]

I remember you shooting one of your Fin Mosins some years back, out Poodle Creek IIRC? I was impressed with the long range accuracy.

That M39 is one heck of a shooter, everybody should try them at least once. Have not shot there since the police ran everyone off 4-5 years ago. I'm in Benton county now and shoot 5 miles away at a place west of Monroe. A down the road neighbor has a 100 yard range and he hung a gong out at 425 yards for me. Don't go there often as I don't want to abuse the privilege.

 

[Jim Colvill]

All it takes is money, how badly do you want one?
http://www.themosincrate.com/#!mosin-carbines/cl1

I got that memo too. Money and one in an original stock (Not an M44) will line up.

 

[Chee-to]

For the non-purist...............