However, dovetail joints did not appearout ofnowhere. Sling Escutcheon 6.00 both sides. Browse our selection of popular Mosin Nagant accessories 91/30 M44 stocks and Mosin Nagant parts for sale. Mosin Nagant 2-7x32 Long Eye Relief Scope + Scout Rail Mount for Mosin Nagant 91/30 M38 M44 1891 91/30 1891/30 Rifles +1 Inch Ring + 7.62 x 54R Caliber Cartridge Laser Bore Sighter Boresighter. Continue the previous few steps of applying poly and gently sanding until you achieve the desired finish. Hell it was always hard times in Russia. " Starting in 1944 the percentage of stocks produced with a toe splice rapidly increased. We have Mosin Nagant cleaning rods and brush accessories, Mosin Nagant no drill scope mounts, a Mosin bent bolt handle conversion kit and more for sale at Combat Hunting. Follow all safety rules when disassembling the rifle. It has made its way to the United States in mass numbers through international arms dealers after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. Type without a toe splice. You'll probably have to repeat the bluing and rinsing process a few times to get a nice, dark blue finish. Polishing is a process that can require quite a bit of time and patience. by Darryl Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:52 am, Post A few repair depots marked their stocks with their emblem (on the right side of the buttstock) - stocks with a "25 in star" marking (Central Artillery armament base in Omsk), and with a crossed box marking (Arsenal #1, Donguzskaya railway station, since 1944 - Balakleya) are quite common. Since the late 1940's replacement stocks were made by only one repair facility - Arsenal #1 in Balakleya, Ukrainian SSR. 0. Mosin Nagant Golf Ball Launcher for Mosin Nagant Rifle - MOI-GBL, Muzzle Brake for Mosin Nagant 91/30 - No Gunsmithing Required by Howling Raven, ATI Mosin Nagant Scope Mount w/ Bolt Handle. Whenever I get time to clean these things up I will post some pics. Allow the stain to dry. In 1942 and early 1943 thisfactory still used prewar style screwed in sling slot insertsand did not produce simplified version, like was done in Izhevsk. The wood didn't seem to absorb much stain. by Junk Yard Dog Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:00 pm, Post The Tula factory still looked for a cheaper alternative, in early 1943 they created their own design of stamped sling slot insertsthat were installed without screws. Stamped insert in the front and no insert in the rear. by fullspectrum1971 Fri Dec 06, 2019 6:11 pm, Post MOSIN NAGANT TRIGGER SEAR SPRING, PIN, SCREW, 3-PIECE COMBO. On the left - prewar handguard with brass caps and copper (brass) rivets, in the middle - with steel stcked caps, on the reight - with brass stacked caps. Hence, upgrading to a better stock might provide you more room for attaching mods such as scopes, bipods, slings, lights, and lasers. Wrist bolts were also used during repairs of regular stocks (more details are provided in the section about repair depots modifications). Because of the heavy use in the field during service, many rifles required stock replacement. Hold the trigger back and slide the bolt back and out of the receiver (if you haven't already). Previously toe splices in stock construction were mentioned. We sell Mosin Nagant Monte Carlo stock kits designed for the Russian M44 carbine, the Mosin Nagant 91/30 rifle, the M59, M38 7.62x54R rifles. . I think I said the same thing and qualified my statement that, indeed, pressed escutcheons were used towards the end of the war. One of the hardest go come by Mosin Nagant variants these days is the 91/30 PU Sniper Rifle. Which war? Early postwar (with .. Izhevsk factory completely switched to thenew type in 1934, Tula - in 1935. On the top - buttplate with a drilled hole, on the bottom - with a punched hole. from by qz2026 Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:35 am, Post In late 1932 the Izhevsk factory created new design of the barrel bands, without a button connection. The new color came out very close to the original color (before any work was started on the stock). Sometimes traces of the Tula and Izhevsk factory markings can be found near a "box with cross line" marking, this means that the stock was repaired by Arsenal #1. New? I am not responsible if you break something or injure someone. June 25, 2015. I mix the dye with about equal parts distiller water in an old glass jar. Both dont have the square with diagonal line indicating a refinished stock. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. You may also be interested in my revolver polishing guide, my custom Ruger SP101 wood grip guide, rifle round reloading guide or my other pages. So a "box with cross line" at the buttstock of the majority of the stocks indicates that the it was produced by Arsenal #1. by Junk Yard Dog Tue Dec 03, 2019 2:15 pm, Post Manufacturer: MOSIN NAGANT Model: 1938, 91/30, TYPE 53 Product #: 1404930A Out of Stock Save Product Details Shipping Show Details Schematics Show Details Help Show Details Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Curse as you fight with the bands and gouge the stock with a screwdriver trying to pry them forward. A barrel band or the butt plate makes good test subjects. During wartime their number was increased. This method may take several days. Technical conditions had notes that all stocks are finished similar to "established samples", but both factories adopted their own "samples", that generally matched finish methods and stages from technicla conditions, but were different is smalled details not mentioned there. So, let's take a look at some of the factors that . Almost a mirror finish. When Finland gained independence at the end of the Finnish Civil War in 1918, captured Russian M91 infantry rifles were available to the fledgling government in relatively large numbers . MBWSTOCKS Mosin Nagant Folding Stock Rustic Brown $170.00. Onthe top - prewar stock, on the bottom - wartime Izhevsk stock with notch. That seemed to remove most of the cosmoline without harming the wood. The surfaces do not need to be perfectly smooth. Email. This is the first Mosin I've restored, so I'm not an expert and I can't compare all the possible restoration techniques. Typical mid/late 1930's Tula stock. M44 muzzle break, Mosin Nagant ammo stripper clips, and a Mosin tactical stock with a bipod. I sprayed it down with some commercial de-greaser, let it soak for a minute then rinsed with rubbing alcohol. Don't nominate yourself for a Darwin Award. Also the Russian and "Finnish capture" SVT38 and SVT40. 1943 Tula stock with stamped sling slot inserts. The main Artillery directorate decided to start stockproduction at repair depots, some of them were well equipped with woodworking machinery. 4.2 out of 5 stars 915. The Battle of Stalingrad He killed 225 soldiers and officers of the Wehrmacht, including 11 enemy snipers, all with a Mosin Nagant Rifle 7.62x54R. I recommend a satin finish because I think it just suites the character of the rifle better and a gloss finish will highlight every dent and gouge in the stock. Pressed rear front half liner from 1943. as low as $79.49. Any major difference between those and the post war versions? Judging from surviving samples, at least in. Sidorenko's weapon of choice was the Mosin Nagant Rifle 7.62x54R equipped with a telescopic sight. In 1941, after war started, the Izhevsk factory significantly increased rifles and carbine production. Before you start refinishing, you should decide what you want your rifle to look like. by Junk Yard Dog Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:22 pm, Post by qz2026 Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:02 am, Post Mosin Nagant 91/30, 762x54R, matching bolt and reciever. Select options. Website by Hudson. There are more expensive dyes made specifically for wood that can produce better results, but cloth dye is cheap and easily available. Cosmoline Is your rifle covered in it? The basement on the Mosin-Nagant is three, some places four times what it was a few years ago. Thanks for the tips guys. Top 3 Best Mosin Nagant Stocks On The Market 2023 Reviews Advanced Technology - Mosin Nagant Stock Monte Carlo Polymer Black Pro Mag Archangel Opfor Mosin-Nagant M1891 Precision Rifle Stock Mosin Nagant 91/30 Ph Mbc Prairie Hunter 1 Advanced Technology - Mosin Nagant Stock Monte Carlo Polymer Black by ssg_lord Sat Dec 07, 2019 1:38 am, Post As we shall see, there are few other guns as rich in history, performance and practicallyespecially for the price. by srtjeeplover95 Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:45 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. by SA1911a1 Wed Dec 04, 2019 2:18 pm, Post Generally, hanguards of this type wereused on M91 dragoons - it was designed in 1924, and introduced into production in 1925 in Izhevsk and in 1926 in Tula. Maybe it's just me. You can use many other finishes, but keep in mind the stock will likely get wet from washing out the barrel or maybe rain, it'll be exposed to various cleaning solvents and it'll probably get a little beat up through normal use - so choose your finish appropriately. Deceitful Seller; SKS Expert; Posts: 415; . Author Topic: Mosin Sling Hole Escutcheons (Read 6595 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Courtesy of Peter Malik. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. According to the very first M91/30 drawings, handguards were made from birch or walnut and had brass caps, locked with brass or copper rivets (both were allowed). It's very easy to apply, just wipe on, let it sit for about 10 minutes and wipe off the excess. You guys are funny33 mosins My number I've had is at least twice that, about half I don't have anymore. Original Russian Army WW2/Cold War Mosin Nagant Oil Bottle - Old stock genuine 3.00 3.99 postage FINNISH army PreWW2 1927 Mosin Nagant M1891 handbook 25.00 Click & Collect 5.00 postage Mosin Nagant Steel Oil Bottle Two Chambers marked BU rounded edge each G917 5.29 Was: 5.88 16.61 postage Original Finnish Mosin Nagant sling swivel escutcheons with screws for the stock. Wet the surface with either of the following (I prefer to wipe on with a rag, t-shirt, etc) Gently sand the grain down with 220 or 320 grit. 23. BLO, in case it was not available, was replaced with ersatz substitutes - in 1942 even raw oil soaking (with addition of creosote) was used. They seem to be sold out everywhere and seem to be going up in value every year. However,because ofmuch lower production the Tula factory was able to use BLO soaking. They were immediately introduced into production. Factory calibrated ready to shoot or fully adjustable for Sear Engagement (Creep), over travel (Follow through) and Pull Weight. by SA1911a1 Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:02 am, Post In 1943 the factory switched to the stacked steel caps (similar to the Izhevsk pattern) and used them up to the end of the production in 1944. The Mosin-Nagant is simply a bolt action rifle fed by an internal magazine. "Collectors Forum" - All Mosin Nagant are discussed here. Arsenal #1. All Tula stocks made before mid 1931 (also earlier M91's and dragoon M91's) have grooves with rounded corners. But, without exception, all stocks produced after the war had pressed escutcheons. We are your source for aftermarket Mosin Nagant rifle accessories and parts, the original scope and mount combo, and stock kits on sale at low prices. You can paint your Mosin. Select options . You can also use a brown paper bag, but it can leave lint in the finish. Screwed in escutcheons-1941 and earlier. The same list of changes adopted round cutouts. Sand until the entire surface is clean and smooth. We sell Mosin Nagant Monte Carlo stock kits designed for the Russian M44 carbine, the Mosin Nagant 91/30 rifle, the M59, M38 7.62x54R rifles. Used. Archangel AA9130OD OPFOR Precision Stock OD Green Synthetic Fixed with Adjustable Cheek Riser for Mosin Nagant M1891. 91/30 Mosin Nagant in 7.62x54R with matching bolt and reciever, sold with accessories and a scout mounted AIM 2-7x32 scope. I just bought 2 mosin nagants. 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The Mosin Nagant is a Russian bolt action rifle that was first produced in 1891. Parts, accessories and manuals for the Mosin-Nagant family of rifles. I don't have any magic tricks to clean the barrel in 10 seconds. by qz2026 Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:05 am, Post If so, you'll have to remove it. Mid 1950's and later production. Sold in sets of two. Details about stocks with a toe splice will be provided below. This is a Russian refurbish of a 1938 dated Tula manufactured round. I waited about 5 minutes and hit it again. All markings of this type are actually repair depot logos (trademarks). Band Retaining Springs 5.00 specify model . Identical construction was used by Tula and Izhevsk factories. Sold as a set of 4. You should follow the directions for whatever finish you use. If that doesn't work you can apply a new layer of shellac. Start with 400 - 600 grit. I apply the poly using a paper towel folded to about 1" x 3". Use a small screwdriver in the band gaps and gently pry them open a bit. If your Mosin has a decent finish on it, I'd recommend leaving it alone. All rights reserved. Russian Mosin Nagant 91/30 bolt action rifle in 7.62x54R caliber. It'll generally take at least 2 coats, usually 3 or 4, rarely more. Timney is the market leader for Mosin Nagant replacement triggers. The rifle was 48 inches long and featured a flat rear sight, a front globe sight and a split barrel band. More Information Reviews Only registered users can write reviews. The launch of the M91/30 production in 1931 did not impact the stock construction - it was identical to late 1920's dragoon M91's. 1930's produced M91/30 stocks had screwed inserts into the sling slots (escutcheons). Type with toe splice. Mosin Nagant 91/30 Firing Pin *Good* $23.00. Original Finnish Mosin Nagant M91 M91/30 stock escutcheons for wire sling hangers. Afterwards,they were covered with lacquer and varnish. Unfortunately, it only provides minimal protection. War time stocks are generally considered stocks that only have the cut hole in the stock with no metal reinforcement. Showing 1-18 of 31 results Mosin-Nagant Trigger Spring / Bolt Stop $ 21.95 Add to cart; Mosin-Nagant Extractor . Accessories | View All >> (41122 Products) Hand Gun Parts. The newly created factory #536 in Tula, during1942 and 1943, used the prewar pattern - brass caps with brass rivets. Your process and results may vary. Only this small change allowed for the saving of a few tons of metal monthly, it also freedalmost 100 workers and 20 machines. Starting in 1946 the majority of stocks in M44 production were issued with a toe splice. Used condition as pictured, with signs of use and wear. They were not produced within the borders of the USSR, production dependedon import supplies. Phone: (660) 259-2832. Replace your lost screws with originals! After about 15 minutes I wiped off the excess. Sold On: December 2nd, 2011. Mosin Nagant Handguard, Band Tula Star Stamped Mosin Nagant Ejector Models 91/30, Type 53, 1944, 1891, 1938 Some of these were related to stock production. I never bother with it, but if you want to invest some time doing it now, you might save a little time later sanding the finish smooth. Other features include Monte Carlo-style 3M Soft Touch Cheekrest Pad. Mosin stocks are usually made of birch, which has fairly small pores. Mosin Nagant Sling Escutcheon, Screw Type Our Price: $12.50 . Some people remove the recoil bolts before refinishing the stock. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 Technical conditions #2066 allowed producing up to 20% of stocks with a toe splice, in limited numbers these stocks were produced before the war. Parts of the bolt can be polished to a beautiful mirror finish. Menu. But repair depots also produced some accessories and rifle/carbine parts. October 31, 2019. Spring barrel bandswithout abutton connection. Sold Out. Be careful not to lose the pin attaching the trigger to the receiver. One of the main four parts that were changed in M91/30 production compared to late dragoon M91'swere barrel bands (The other three parts were the front sight, rear sight and bayonet). It used an integral, single stack magazine, loaded from the clip chargers, with capacity for 5 rounds. The new sleek Mosin Nagant synthetic stock comes with a non-slip 1" rubber butt pad, a great answer to the harsh kick of the potent 7x54R ammunition. Cosplay weapon Mosin's Rifle Russian Army 1891 Woods copy Mosin Nagan 1:1 handmade WW2 Accessories Fake Weapon Replica Performance History Thesestocks have a visible beech structureand are light colored compared tobirch stocks - they were not painted with a "beizen" stain. Mosin Nagant 1891/30 Folding stock. Sportsters and all Hunting Rifles Forum, For Sale, For Trade, or Want to Buy - Market Place, OT.Your "Other" Hobbies and Collections. All in the span of a few, perplexingly short years. The majority of postwar stocks made by Arsenal #1 were made from birch, rarely from beech. Actually, reproduction 91/30 PU Scope kits are available on . Re-lacquerd postwar by a Soviet repair depot. The Mosin Nagant is one of the most popular rifles in the United States, not only is the rifle itself cheap, but the ammo is dirt cheap and easy to find. Don't nominate yourself for a Darwin Award. You can make your first post here! Lift the receiver / barrel up and out of the stock. The mosin nagant is easily disassembled. Source: The Mosin-Nagant Rifle by Terrence Lapin, ISBN: 1882391217 1941 M1891/30 Mosin Nagant (31 picture virtual tour) Observations: (by "Claven2") Note: Pics of rifle provided courtesy of Milsurps.com moderator Claven2. Military Preservation & Civilian Firearms Forums for Collectors, Post Listing is for set (4 pc) of Finnish Mosin Nagant Stock Escutchions. For example, the majority of stocks at the newly created factory #536 NKV in Tula, which started production inFebruary 1942, were issued without a lacquer finish. CT buyers must be FFL holder. New? I won't go into the details of how to do all of that because it could turn into it's own guide. One is a 1924 Ishevsk hex and the other a 1942 round receiver which has the hammer and sickle and down below the date a small triangle with arrow. Apply a thin coat of wipe-on polyurethane. Riveted barrel band springs, typical to beech laminated stocks. See it. Other people (including myself) just work around the bolts. None of these features were used by the Tula factory in, It is commonly believed that grooves (cutouts) for rear barrel bands release are postwar addition. It's probably not worth the hassle. Copyright 2022 Classic Firearms, LLC. Multiplylacquering with VK-1 (according to prewar standards) was replaced with double, or even single. Everyone has a different method, but I recommend washing it off with a solvent, like mineral spirits. Sometimes all you need to do is clean the finish. In 1930 the sandal wood stain was replaced with tar ("" in Russian, different types were used), shellac finish and BLO were still used because their replacement was not found. Boys, he is in for it now. Add to Cart. Add to Compare. Mosin Cleaning Set, with Oil Bottle Pull Through and Pouch *Excellent* $14.95. More Details : MOSIN NAGANT M38 M44 REAR SIGHT ASSEMBLY. They were also stamped with the repair depot marking. If scratches persist, drop back to the sandpaper then re-polish. I won't cover my bluing procedure because the bluing you use may require a different procedure, but I'll offer some helpful tips. For the final finish shellac lacquer and varnish were used. Certain Mosin Nagants can be much more valuable than the run-of -the- mill, gun show rifle. The shellac finish can be restored. You can always change your mind and put a gloss finish over a satin finish later. The . Some postwar replacement handguards, made by repair depots, had stacked brass caps. Postwar refinished, found on a regular refurb. Don't sand too much on any surfaces that contact the bolt or stock, or will affect the operation of the rifle. Generally, you should double the grit when you move up. Here's my general finishing process. Allow the poly to dry (usually at least 12 hours). However, Arsenal #1 is the only recorded depot that rarely placed its marking on some heavily refurbished/repaired stocks from other manufacturers. Polishing may smooth the trigger pull, but his studies show that the sear spring is the only significant factor affecting the trigger pull. Mosin Nagant Parts and Accessories. Gouges can be filled with wood filler. by steelbuttplate Thu Dec 05, 2019 7:33 am, Post In the most difficult periods lacquering was not used at all. ProMag Mosin Nagant Archangel Tactical Stock Up to $9.50 Off w/ Free S&H 2 models 4.5 rating with 15 reviews review & rate 21 Questions & 23 Answers Pro Mag Archangel Mosin Nagant Stock Pro Mag Archangel Mosin Nagant Stock, O.D. Next, use 400 - 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper and oil. Mosin Nagant slings. In the very beginning of production the factory had some problems with finish quality, it was flaky, but thenthe experiments showed that application of vaseline oil (translation from Russian, in English - "Liquid paraffin") improved thequality of the VK-1 finish., and it was introdusced into production, 1941 Izhevsk stocks with VK-1 laquer finish. Maximizing the Mosin-Nagant Battle Rifle. I started with 90% rubbing alcohol and green scrubbing pads. Or just cleaned up and ready for the range? This production pattern was the only one used by both factories up to the Autumn of1941, when the Izhevsk factory introduced some simplifications to the production. This rifle looked like it was made in a high school metal shop class, then taken out and beaten with an ugly stick by half the Russian army. According to tnekkc, polishing the contact areas in the bolt and trigger will not significantly reduce the required trigger pull force. A new modern rifle? After stripping the shellac and de-greasing. In the late 1920's a new wood stain was introduced, made on the base of a so called "Cologne earth". After a long dispute theIzhevsk factory agreed to use sling slot inserts in the rear at lest on sniper rifle stocks, but they used their own design - similar to the front insert. Mosin Nagant stripper clips. Green 173268 Pro Mag Archangel Mosin Nagant Stock, Desert Tan 173267 Hard times, no wasting of parts. If you decide to dye the wood, I recommend Rit cloth dye. The first step is to strip all the oil off the metal and rinse with water. using 100 to 180 grit. Other people use break cleaner, oven cleaner, steam, boiling water, heat from the sun or various other things. M38 and M44 carbines had the same patternhandguard caps as the M91/30 riflemade by the particular factory at that moment.