This website is not a place for unconfirmed theories, but a small exclusion is possible - it is very plausible that these stocks were made from 98k carbine stock blanks postwar in the Soviet occupation zone as a reparation. by Igrlik Mon Nov 30, 2020 1:18 pm, Post It has seen action in numerous wars since its introduction in 1891 and it continues to see service even today. If you want an even nicer finish you can use the Dremel polishing wheel with polishing compound. BLO, soaking/tar were still used. After about 15 minutes I wiped off the excess. It'll generally take at least 2 coats, usually 3 or 4, rarely more. I won't go into the details of how to do all of that because it could turn into it's own guide. According to tnekkc, polishing the contact areas in the bolt and trigger will not significantly reduce the required trigger pull force. The Mosin Nagant is a Russian bolt action rifle that was first produced in 1891. Sold as a set of 4. M38 and M44 carbines had the same patternhandguard caps as the M91/30 riflemade by the particular factory at that moment. Your Price: $193.19. Mosin Nagant slings. Use a Q-tip with rubbing alcohol under the springs to help free them up. Browse our selection of popular Mosin Nagant accessories 91/30 M44 stocks and Mosin Nagant parts for sale. americanrifleman.org - Camouflaging Your Gun by Cameron Hopkins. Until 1945 there was no production of laminated stocks (despite some online sources claiming otherwise). During wartime their number was increased. Factory toe splice is easy to spot - it is longer and ends under the sling slot. Fits All Mosin Nagant Rifles And Carbines With Sling Slots Escutcheons In Stock. Barrel band springs were simplified (they were made bu stamping instead of milling), cleaning rod retaining nut and buttplate (holes were punched instead of drilling) were also simplified. Don't sand the spring (unless you want to reduce it's strength). MOSIN NAGANT M91 TRIGGER . Using mineral spirits is fairly simple, just go get a big can of mineral spirits, a big plastic tub and a nylon brush. Use light pressure until all the existing scratches are gone and the surface has an even finish. You can always change your mind and put a gloss finish over a satin finish later. Used condition as pictured, with signs of use and wear. Some experiments were made with different components, sometimes it is difficult to verify what components were used for the finish of a particular stock. The mosin nagant is easily disassembled. Green 173268 Pro Mag Archangel Mosin Nagant Stock, Desert Tan 173267 There is a belief about the existence of "early" Soviet laminated stocks from beech wood (they exist only in M38 and M44 carbinestocks configuration). They were not produced within the borders of the USSR, production dependedon import supplies. A couple coats is all you need and it results in a natural looking finish. War time stocks are generally considered stocks that only have the cut hole in the stock with no metal reinforcement. They can be steamed out with a wet cloth and an iron. There are two kinds of people, the good people and the ones that aggravate the hell out of the good people". Riveted barrel band springs, typical to beech laminated stocks. It's unclear when, but in the 1930's Soviets managed to replace the imported "Cologne earth" with a chemically synthesized equivalent, this significantly improved supply. Basic elements of stocks, that roughly allow usto estimate its production period, are sling slots. I repeatedly de-greased and rinsed a few times. DETAILS >>. This will be a brief overview of Mosin Nagant M91/30 disassembly. Start with 2000 grit and polishing compound. Maybe next time I'll try some liquid bleach. Nov 30, 2008. The majority of postwar stocks made by Arsenal #1 were made from birch, rarely from beech. If possible, test it in an inconspicuous place on the stock. Actually, Soviets did not use"refurbishment markings" in the meaning of the fact that only refurbishment took place. Postwar stocks had full metal sling slot inserts (factory #536 NKV in Tula type), stamped barrel band slings and oval cutouts forthe barrel band release (sometimes similar shape cutouts were added to the stocks of other manufacturers during refurbishment). Re-lacquerd postwar by a Soviet repair depot. Instead of solid barrel bands,barrel bands with a button connection, designed by I. Fedortsev, were introduced. The hex receivers were replaced by round ones in 1935-36. Don't mess with the bolt face, the end of the firing pin or the extractor. 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. 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. First, evaluate the surface. Rate This Product Regular Price: $179.99 Sale Price: $ 139.99 You Save: $40.00 There are more expensive dyes made specifically for wood that can produce better results, but cloth dye is cheap and easily available. If temperatures get above 90 or the humidity falls under about 30% then the poly can dry so fast that it becomes difficult to apply. The majority of them have no markings that allow for the identification of the manufacturer and are more rough compared to factory made stocks. Mass production of laminated stocks started in the mid 1950's (trials were made in very late 1940's - early 1950's), these were birch laminated stocks made by Arsenal #1. Don't nominate yourself for a Darwin Award. 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. 15-4314xq. Bluing seems to work better on hot metal. Pull back on the cocking piece and rotate it 90 degrees (1/4 turn). On the left - Izhevsk factory V-shape joint, on the right - dovetail joint on a postwar Arsenal #1 produced birch laminated stock. Rock Solid Industries. I'm gambling your '24 is built on and older receiver date on the tang. 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. Thesestocks have a visible beech structureand are light colored compared tobirch stocks - they were not painted with a "beizen" stain. M1891 Cleaning Rods 15.00 NOT AVAILABLE. In theAutumn of 1941 Izhevsk brass caps on the handguard were replaced with steel caps (blued), they were stacked instead of riveted. Technical conditions #2066 allowed producing up to 20% of stocks with a toe splice, in limited numbers these stocks were produced before the war. in box acceptance) replacement stock made by Arsenal #1. I sprayed it down with some commercial de-greaser, let it soak for a minute then rinsed with rubbing alcohol. Mosin Nagant Sling Escutcheon, Screw Type Our Price: $12.50 . I suspect the corrosive primers and lack of through cleaning left some pitting in the barrel that increased the surface area and gave the fouling lots of places to accumulate. 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. 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. Since the bayonet was still seen as an important part of the Soviet soldier's equipment, the M38 did not meet the need. 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. Because the dye is water based, it will raise the grain. Because of the heavy use in the field during service, many rifles required stock replacement. If scratches persist, drop back to the sandpaper then re-polish. Mosin stocks are usually made of birch, which has fairly small pores. The newly created factory #536 in Tula, during1942 and 1943, used the prewar pattern - brass caps with brass rivets. More Information Reviews Only registered users can write reviews. I use 400 to 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper and a Dremel with polishing compound. Spring barrel bandswithout abutton connection. Any dust that lands on the poly before it's dry will become embedded - and that makes it difficult to get a nice, smooth finish. Since very late 1945 to early 1946 these inserts were used on M44 carbines and seldom onregular M91/30 rifles. ATI Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R Monte Carlo Stock. First, inspect the chamber and make sure the rifle is not loaded. Like it came off the Russian assembly line 70 years ago? There are many resources online if you need more detailed directions. The stock was covered with a thick layer of old shellac. Mosin Nagant 91/30, 762x54R, matching bolt and reciever. You'll probably have to repeat the bluing and rinsing process a few times to get a nice, dark blue finish. If you use any of these solvents, I strongly recommend wearing gloves and stripping the stock outside. Use a pair of snap ring pliers to unscrew the bolts. After letting it sit for 20 minutes I rinsed it off. 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As an alternative to sanding and polishing, some people put polishing compound on the cam surfaces and open/close the bolt 1000 times, but using a Dremel with a polishing wheel produces the same results in about 10 seconds. Both have NO escutcheon inserts My questions are what plant would the 1942 be from? Im already eyeing another hex receiver.lol. If you still want to improve the operation of the bolt by sanding and polishing, just look for the places on the bolt and receiver that rub together and make sure they're smooth. by qz2026 Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:02 am, Post $789.95. 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. Cosplay weapon Mosin's Rifle Russian Army 1891 Woods copy Mosin Nagan 1:1 handmade WW2 Accessories Fake Weapon Replica Performance History Postwar replacement stock made by Arsenal #1. (Optional step) Apply stain (usually wipe on, wait 5 minutes, wipe off). Archangel Mosin Nagant OPFOR Precision Rifle Stock - Desert Tan Polymer includes AA762R 02 (10) Rd Magazine. Hey everyone I made this video to help you identify what stock you have for your Mosin Nagant. Yet, in its stock configuration, the Russian bang stick isn't the most wieldy field rifle. In 1936 a new standard for M91/30 production was adopted, this regulated M91/30 production operations - "Technical conditions #1525". In the case of M91/30's and carbines, refurbished postwar, repair depot markings that identify where a rifle/carbine was refurbishedwas stamped near the factory marking (mainly on the barrel shank, sometimes on the front end of the receiver). Price $22.95. Pressed rear front half liner from 1943. I am not a gunsmith. Original Finnish Mosin Nagant M91 M91/30 stock escutcheons for wire sling hangers. 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. However, in 1942, their machining was much less accurate compared to prewar handguards.