91/30 Hex question... **UPDATE** see my last post on 04/26 @10:24am

[45acpguy]

just looking to get a little feedback. I have the opportunity to purchase a 1933 91/30 Hex receiver. Its in beautiful condition, great barel and not counter bored. However, the S/N on the bolt, magazine and butt plate are all electro penciled and match, there are no stamped numbers present other than on the receiver. Does this affect its collectibility and/or value?

[Armistice]

Yes, always

However, for shooters it doesn't matter

[mosinnagantm9130]

However, for shooters it doesn't matter

IMO, on a refurb it doesn't really matter to me if it's force matching or EP matching, neither are original.

[45acpguy]

it's definitely going to be used as a shooter. I also have the option to purchase one with a matching bolt but a forced match magazine and butt plate. I'm considering selling my current Nagant which is a regular round receiver to purchase one of these hex type just to have something more unique. Am I just spinning my wheels here?

[mdib870]

Meh it's up to you if ur going to shoot it, do what you want. If not get a regular round reciever but If ur going to collect it just get matching numbers

[mosinnagantm9130]

it's definitely going to be used as a shooter. I also have the option to purchase one with a matching bolt but a forced match magazine and butt plate. I'm considering selling my current Nagant which is a regular round receiver to purchase one of these hex type just to have something more unique. Am I just spinning my wheels here?

Well, is your current rifle a good shooter? If it is, there's no reason to roll the dice on a random mosin just because it's a hex over a round.

[45acpguy]

Well, is your current rifle a good shooter? If it is, there's no reason to roll the dice on a random mosin just because it's a hex over a round.

great point!

[Eljay]

Depends on the level of collector. Some people who don't really know what they're doing prefer the stamped numbers because they believe incorrectly that means it's original. The more advanced collectors know that none of these arsenal refurbs have original parts and they regularly scrubbed and restamped parts or just used new parts and stamped the same number on them. The different styles vary depending on what period they were redone in and are neither here nor there.

And I agree there's no real point in selling one Mosin just to buy another unless you're getting a better bore out of it. The hex ones have better machining but it doesn't really affect function.

[Discogodfather]

I'd hold out to find one with some forced matched stamped #'s. Originality is not the only concern in collecting, "factory" force matched is better than a crude electro pencil or a bubba job. The Russians have a sophisticated refurbing system and it's also export certified, so your dealing with a few more knowns as well.

I found this 1933 tula hex century import at big 5 a few weeks ago on sale for $160, all force matched and only the bottom metal and one band is Izzy:

[knucklehead0202]

Wasn't that long ago that hex receivers weren't really in vogue, and frankly one's not worth more than the other, unless it's some rare year/arsenal type thing. If you have a good-shooting roundie, keep it and shoot it. If you want a collector's item or just something different, I'd hold out for a matching hex or better still, a Finn.

[19K]

if your round receiver is registered, go ahead, if its pre 2014, keep it.

[45acpguy]

In all honestly, I just need to learn to be content...lol. My Izzy/round receiver is very pretty. Nice stock and matching "stamped" numbers, butter smooth bolt. The fact it's counter bored slightly erks me, but doesn't seem to cause the rifle much, if any accuracy issues. Perhaps adding a nice M38, M44 or 91/51 carbine to my aresenal would be the ticket

[mosinnagantm9130]

Why does th counter bore bug you? It was done to fix a damaged/worn crown, it helps accuracy much more than just leaving a bad crown there.

[knucklehead0202]

^^^ what he said. But yes, I'd highly recommend getting a carbine of some kind. The BOOM factor is unbeatable.

[DesertWalker]

^^^ what he said. But yes, I'd highly recommend getting a carbine of some kind. The BOOM factor is unbeatable.

^^^^ what Knuckehead just said. I took my T53 out for the first time yesterday, and the "boom!" factor was a bit more impressive than I thought it would be, and I was wearing double ear protection. Now I have to shoot it in the dark just to see the flare....Lots of fun in an inexpensive package.