Allure of the Mosin

[krwada]

OK ... I simply do not get it. What is the allure of the Mosin Nagant rifle? I must admit, I do own a Spanish 7x57 carbine. It really shoots well. However, when I go to the range, I see the most popular platform being the AR ... followed by ... The Mosin Nagant rifle!

So ... a few questions here:
1. What is the allure of the Mosin?
2. Is it the price?
3. Is it the widespread availability?
4. Could it be the packed goo of cosmoline?
5. Do any of you out there own more than three (3) Mosins?
6. Any other reasons?

I have been thinking about getting a Mosin. Afterall, I do have my C&R + COE. I must admit, a full power bolt action center fire which is a C&R for a price less than $200 does have some appeal.

I am kind of afraid that maybe if I buy one ... maybe it will start reproducing like bunnies.

.... must .... resist .... temptation ..... uuuurrrrghhh!

[Capybara]

Mosins are just plain cool. Their history is rich and interesting, there are a myriad of variants, the Russians used them to kill Nazis as well as dissidents and lots of other people, ammo is cheap, they are fun to shoot, the fireballs, cheap and easy to build an impressive collection for a couple of thousand bucks. People buy them by the crate! How many other C&Rs can you say that about? They were/are the Volkswagen Bug of C&R rifles. You don't buy them as target rifles, you buy them to plink with, get a sore shoulder with, let your friends and family shoot until their heart's content because the ammo is almost the same price as .22 these days and it is a hell of lot more fun to shoot. IMHO, an FFL03 should COME with a 91/30.

What's NOT to like?

[krwada]

Mosins are just plain cool. Their history is rich and interesting, there are a myriad of variants, the Russians used them to kill Nazis as well as dissidents and lots of other people, ammo is cheap, they are fun to shoot, the fireballs, cheap and easy to build an impressive collection for a couple of thousand bucks.

What's NOT to like?

Fireballs? What is this about Mosin fireballs? Maybe I need to pay more attention to the Mosin shooters out at the range.

[mosinnagantm9130]

Fireballs? What is this about Mosin fireballs? Maybe I need to pay more attention to the Mosin shooters out at the range.

Mosin carbines (the M38 and M44 being the most common) are known for large fireballs.

[mosinnagantm9130]

So ... a few questions here:
1. What is the allure of the Mosin?
2. Is it the price?
3. Is it the widespread availability?
4. Could it be the packed goo of cosmoline?
5. Do any of you out there own more than three (3) Mosins?
6. Any other reasons?

1, 2, 3. History, fun, availability, and price are all big factors.

4. Yes
5. Yes
6. Contrary to popular belief, they can be good shooters with decent ammo, proper bedding, etc

[glennsche]

speaking of which, btw, classic just got a whole bunch more in

[SanDiegoMan]

The hard question is which Mosin to get. I like the triggers on Chinese T53, but the quality of the wood stocks isn't so great and they generally did not re-arsenal them so you must be careful you pick out nice ones. The Finnish Mosins are excellent, reworked trigger, nice sights, better sling mount, but they are more expensive. If you get the M91 be aware that it is highly likely your bayonet will not fit or match. If you're more of a shooter than a collector I'd advise polishing some of the trigger components and adding a spring/washer kit to it (they're about 5 bucks shipped on ebay.)

[HighWildFree]

Bought one around Christmas, fun as heck to shoot. Cool history. Iron Sights that go up to like 2000 meters.

A large caliber rifle for under $200, and ammo for less than $0.20 per round.

All my buddies who have shot it have said the same thing, I gotta pick up one of those! Always makes it to the range with me.

[ChuckDizzle]

It is pretty much the most fun you can have with a firearm for less than a couple hundred bucks.

I've got a 1943 91/30 in reasonable shape. It kills fascist milk jugs better than anything this side of a rifled 12 gauge slug, and can do it for $.20 a round.

[AmoAgave]

1. What is the allure of the Mosin? Incredible piece of history for peanuts. And you can shoot it for cheap
2. Is it the price? See above
3. Is it the widespread availability? SUpply and demand. Large supply, low price. See above.
4. Could it be the packed goo of cosmoline? I own six. I won't buy anymore. ONLY because I'm sick of getting out the cosmo.
5. Do any of you out there own more than three (3) Mosins? See above
6. Any other reasons? Cheap to shoot too! And they're fun.

Disclaimer: I will buy more. But I still hate cosmo.

[ChuckDizzle]

Dealing with the cosmoline is a pain, but I have to say it was interesting to take apart a rifle to its smallest springs and screws, then put it back together.

It was an educational experience that any firearms enthusiast should experience at least once.

[GOEX FFF]

What's not to like Comrade?



1942 M91/30

1944 M44

1944 Nagant Revolver

Original Soviet Mosin clip bandolier dated 1942

Original Soviet leaflet dated 1942

Authentic Soviet cotton flag dated 1989 (When Russia was still the Soviet Union)

[G-Man WC]

I own at least six. Being in expensive and the history is what sucked me in to buy one.
Taking them apart is easy and fun. I love to tinker. Like someone prior said, not a precision tack driver, but close enough for dirty work. First time out with the right ammo, you can be 3"-4" at 100yds. Getting ready to start hand feeding my Fin with Lapua brass. -g

[GOEX FFF]

I own at least six. Being in expensive and the history is what sucked me in to buy one.
Taking them apart is easy and fun. I love to tinker. Like someone prior said, not a precision tack driver, but close enough for dirty work. First time out with the right ammo, you can be 3"-4" at 100yds. Getting ready to start hand feeding my Fin with Lapua brass. -g

This seems to be the common in all past Soviet Militaria.
They don't have to win beauty pageants. The fact is they work and they work well.

[Paulie Lugnuts]

This pretty much covers it,