RGRWJB Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Mine is the m/91 and m/39. What is yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doble Troble Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I have really grown attached to my M38. It's light and easy-handling but packs a wallop. I thought it was inaccurate until I started handloading with .312 bullets. Now its among my most accurate milsurps. Definitely a good gun to have in the trunk with a full magazine ( its good to not live in California any more - now I can legally keep and bear arms, come to think of it I pretty much did the same thing when I did live there and didn't think anything of it but this has been 25 yrs ago now). I got the M38 from Century and I think I paid $85 for it. It was arsenal refinished and the metal looks good. It's nicely blacked. The barrel is counterbored which I suspect is a good thing accuracy wise but sure makes for a short barrel. It'll still spit 150 gr bullets at 2650 fps which is flatter than required given the open sights. The sights aren't terrible either. I like the post within the circular guard - it makes for a good sight picture. I've gotten used to the trigger. It isn't good but beats some of my other rifles. It is what it is. The stock is in good shape but the finish is weak and chipping in places. It seems to have been crudely stained and finished with something too hard - shellac. I don't think I'll ever get around to refinishing it, but it performs well enough to deserve the attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emul8 Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I too like my M38, probably more than my other M-Ns...and I have the 91/30, M44s, M39, as well as the M38. Though, I do enjoy my Russian M44 too, with the whole bayonet extension thing while shooting, I tend to like the ease of the M38's no-hassle approach. I guess I like the carbines in general. My Finnish M39 is really painful for me to shoot, while the others aren't. The 91/30 just lacks something for me...it's not the gun's fault...I just don't get into shooting it...but I am sure that I will warm up to it at some point. One of my friends likes to shoot my Romanian M44, and she's GOOD with it...and can routinely hit a steel plate at 500 yards, offhand with iron sights! She's better with my M-Ns than I am, but I will perservere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sailorjim Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 In order I like my 91/30 best m39 almost as much 1891 finn My first MN m44s(3) a few notches down (punishers to the shoulder these are) m38 (ditto but slightly moreso) they are all great fun but my shoulder really feels the carbines. Next time I gott get some k-31 schidt rubins to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riflebuff Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I have 2 Russian 1943 1891/59's. I like these the best. Mauser 98's are my favorite. Thanks, Davis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 My 1969 Finn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoedoh Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 My only gripe with any of the mosins I've touched is the length of pull is too short me. That said, I love my 91/30. Its a 1938 model that's been arsenal refurbished. I bought it at a gunshow in Lufkin for a hundred dollar bill and when properly handloaded, its the most accurate milsurp I own. Only my SMLE can approach its level of accuracy. None of the milsurp Mausers hold a candle to my 91/30. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TONEY Posted October 4, 2005 Report Share Posted October 4, 2005 {rpr} m44 if i can only replace it. Have'nt had another shooter since. Will be going to tulsa this week any body know a good surplus store with guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFSPBfan Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 It is hard to pick a favorite mosin but I am partial to the carbine sized m38 and m44. My super accurate m39 is a safe queen and rarely comes out. The same goes for my ex sniper 91/30. The m38s and m44s see more range time. I have an m44 that has taken more game than my rem.700 and ruger77 combined. Based on usage the carbines win hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike O Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 M91 and M27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserfever Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 I am considering a purchase of a Mosin. I know very little about them so I have some questions. Because of my eyes a scope will be a must and hence a different stock with a higher comb. I know about the bolt issue and will follow Steve Wagners tutorial on that part. Do any of the cheaper Mosins have better cosmetics and metal finish than the others? Other than barrel length, are any of the Mosins better suited to a sporterizing re-work of this type than others? I will shorten the barrel to 23" or less. I am thinking of a cheap deer rifle that I don't have to worry about getting banged up a little. I understand that these guns can be good, cheap shooters but in my opinion, the ones I have seen are cosmetically ugly as sin. I have to do at least a little for the aesthetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun nutty Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 I'm very happy with the metal work on my Polish M44. Surfaces are smooth and matte. I know what you mean about "rough". Some Ruskies I've seen at shows look like they were carved out of a block of steel with a coarse file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinner60 Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Mine is the M-38 I like the way they balance and they are great in the brush country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38scarabkv Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 my 91/30 sniper that I built and am m44 I played with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenden Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 38scarabkv, Man those are nice. esp. the m44, i love the looks of it. I've got a m44, the only one i own so i have to say its my favorite. Good shooter, light, hell of a brush beater. What all did you do to your m44, would like to build one up like that. brenden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun nutty Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 38scarabkv: Excellent work! On the 44, you moved the bolt handle back and added a notch for it. Do you have any close-up shots of your work? Any tips for those attempting something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38scarabkv Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 thanks guys. on the m44 I did cut the bolt handle off and move it back into a slot I cut. cut the stock down and used it as a chasis and built around it with plywood and 3 ceiling fan blades I had but 1/4 inch plywould would work better, then painted the stock with primer, plasti kote fleck stone and then OD krylon. I did a mauser with Kylon stone and OD Krylon but it don't stick as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38scarabkv Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 the rear bridge on the receiver was some thick pipe I cut, spread apart and welded to the receiver then drilled and tapped. The front base is a rear weaver for a 98 mauser and the rear base is a front base for a 98 mauser shortened and removed some metal from the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenden Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 i'm impressed, thanks for the info and details. brenden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~DEVO~ Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Wow! That is sweet. How does it shoot? ANy signs of the scope base shifting or any major type of alignment issues? Sweet project... I think I found my next project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Here is my New England Westinghouse M91, rebuilt by the Finns. Anyone have a bayonet? Clemson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38scarabkv Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Wow! That is sweet. How does it shoot? ANy signs of the scope base shifting or any major type of alignment issues? Sweet project... I think I found my next project. took the m44 and a few other guns to the range, and left my 7.62x54r ammo at home, only had 4 rounds of soft point in my bag but got it sighted in, the last round being a dead bullseye, it should group pretty good, the other shots corresponded to scope adjustment to a T, put good ammo in them and they will perform, don't even bother with the cheap military stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riflecrankdotcom Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 My favorites are the octagonal receiver 91s. I just love the lines of them. My Tula doesn't have an octagonal receiver, but it is a joy to shoot with a Lyman #311041 (flatnose cast 180 grain .30/30 bullet) over 22 grains of 2400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGRWJB Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I very nice one with a lot of history behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 My favorite is my un-issued Polish M44 dated 1952. After doing a bit of work on the trigger it has a very light smooth pull and now a match 11 Degree crown. I love the plum colored barrel bands, a Polish signature if you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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