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Got a safety roughed in on the trigger. First picture shows the safety on with the action cocked. second showes safety off and action fired.

Found the cord to my camera and did some trigger work tonight. Got some rough parts together and the trigger worked! Needs a lot more work but at least I know I'm on the right path.

Sorry about the lack of pictures. I just moved into a new place and the cord that goes from the camera to the computer was one of those things that dissapeared to who knows where. As soon as I get a cord I'll get some pics up. Thanks for the welcome!

Hey everyone. I've just started a pretty ambitious Mosin project and figured I'd better join the boards for questions and advice. Here's what I've got. Picked up a 91/30 Mosin that's in really good shape.(I know modifying a rifle like this is going to make some people upset but I figure you have to start with good ingredients to get good results.) I've ordered a stock similar to fmsniper's from Richards. I put an ATI scope rail and bolt handle on. I am currently building a trigger that will have a lever style safety. I'm talking to McGowen Barrel of Kalispell Montana about a re-barreling job. If I get my trigger to work out I have an idea in mind for moving the bolt handle further back on the bolt body and closing up the rear action ring for a better scope mounting surface. I know that starting with a Mosin makes little to no financial sense, but I'm not looking at turning a profit. This is my first real venture into gunsmithing and I'm looking at building a rifle for me. I know I could take the money and time I'm going to spend and "just buy a new rifle" but I really get satisfaction out of making my own stuff and knowing there's nothing else out there like it. I imagine this to be a fairly long project so I'll probably have lots of questions for everyone!