Can't disagree if we're talking about a Soviet era refurb.
Wouldn't bet on that. Sniper models of the 91/30 are simply regular rifles with a scope added, and not specially selected. Do a little better job polishing trigger parts and the external surfaces to allow mount fitting and that's it.
Wow, I didn't know that! So how come they're so danged expensive compared to "regular" rifles?? Stupidity on the purchaser's part?
Less common and most folks assume sniper rifle=more accurate. Soviet sniper doctrine is closer to what we would consider a designated marksman role rather than a true sniper. Intention was to give a soldier who's a better than average shot and more skilled in sneaky tactics a rifle capable of somewhat longer effective range with some degree of precision, not a rifle capable of head shots at half a mile.
Got it home the bore and bolt still has cosmoline. Came with the bayonet has a sling attached and in bag of accessories, looks like oil can. leather pouch, another sling, spam can opener and more stuff.
That's just the standard. In my experience, most are capable of being much better. Also need to remember that was with most likely crap ammo made under wartime duress. With decent quality commercial ammo I can think of only one that I've had that couldn't beat 5" handily. It was a 1944 ex-sniper(!) with a bore that looked like it was rifled with a hammer and chisel.
I have quite a few plain 91/30`s and 1 Remington that was sporterized ........it made me do some research also .
Congrats, that sure lokks like a nice one, especially with all the accessories. Is it a numbers-matching one? That would be even better. Have a great time shooting that great looking rifle. There's something about taking the time to run the bolt on a neat piece of history...even if it is a Commie rifle, LOL. Careful though...once you get ONE it usually leads to wanting another of a different model!
Nope. Literally took them down to the last screw, cleaned all the metal and reblued those parts, refinished the stock then reassembled and serials restamped. Not done on an individual rifle basis either but in bulk lots.
From a strictly shooter's standpoint, yeah, I'll agree. From a collecting point of view that's different. An ex-sniper might be worth a slight premium as it is a rarer version than a plain jane 91/30, an actual sniper, yes I can see paying significantly more for as those are even rarer yet.
interesting won't know how barrel is until get it cleaned up, no signs of wear on anything but if polished up before blued and bolt face polished, I guess there would not be. serial starts with what looks like 2 backwards Ns
Congrats on your Mosin! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! What year is stamped on yours? Mine is a 1943 Russian. Not the best year for quality but I think it’s cool owning something built during the height of WW2.
Non-chlorinated brake cleaner is your friend! Just don't get it on the wood, because it will strip the finish off that too.
It's going to warm up today, so just take all the metal parts outside and hose it down with the brake cleaner. After you get all the cosmoline stripped off, just give it a light coat of oil. I use a spray product. That will protect the metal from rusting since the brake cleaner strips everything off.
To get the cosmoline off the stock I used the "sweat it out method."
