My weekend with a Mosin–Nagant M91/30

[Karate_kid]

I picked up a vintage Mosin–Nagant M91/30 at a surplus sale and spent the weekend getting it running and shooting. The patina, the stamped Soviet markings and that bolt action made every round feel like a step back in time. It needed a deep clean and a quick sight adjustment, but once dialed in, it shot surprisingly well. There’s something special about these old rifles , they demand patience and reward it with character. Surplus guns like this are pure history in your hands!

 

[BearBio]

I enjoy shooting the old classics. I've had a 1903A3, 1903, Garand, and several US 1902 Colt, 1911, 1911A1,1917 Colt & 1917 S & W) and German mil-surp (Bavarian Border Patrol S & W 38, HK4, Walther PP) pistols, as well as a 95 Winchester, Colt Lightning rifles, etc. I currently have a 1917 Enfield, 1898 Krag and a 1943 M-1 Carbine. Had an original 1886 Winchester in 45-70 and wondered how many elk, moose and grizzly it had shot. Had a 1943 Iwo Jima bring back 1911A1 with blood corrosion on the finish-WHAT stories could it tell???

 

[gunrack]

Oh, the M91/30, a true classic! I remember getting mine, and your point about the history is spot on. You clearly know how to appreciate a piece of history. Nothing beats the feeling of bringing one of those old warhorses back to life and hearing that powerful thunk on the steel