SovietPirate
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I would like to start off with a "hello" and by saying I`m not a stranger to Milsurps as I`ve been on another forum. Since the other forum has been having problems (and just plain rude *senior* members) I have decided to try it here since I`ve lurked several times
Anyways my question comes about a 1916 Tula M91. I know alot of M91`s went to Finland, alot were sent to the Balkans and others wound up where ever. But every one has some kind of identifying marks of where it`s been. This one has NO "c" for Serbia, NO "sa" (or other Finn marks like "d" or lined out back sights), and isn`t in the usual HORRID shape Balkan Mosins are found in.
The eagle is gone on the barrel (scrubbed), all #`s match (no Finn Line outs/renumber), BUT at one point it does look as if the bolt/floorplate was renumbered. I know the finn`s didnt bother with floorplates or buttplates 99% of the time. The bands and backsight are Izhevsk bow and arrow marked. Blue is a nice 95% with a few scratches. The bore is dark but strong with muzzle wear. The stock is light blondish and one piece, almost oil looking.
Is it possible Russia overhauled the M91`s with the M91/30`s? Also I have pictures but I`m forced to login with my cellphone as my computer went ka-put. I can send the pics to anyone through email or pic message if they wish. Just Pm me for pics.
And as always, what are M91`s going for these days?
Anyways my question comes about a 1916 Tula M91. I know alot of M91`s went to Finland, alot were sent to the Balkans and others wound up where ever. But every one has some kind of identifying marks of where it`s been. This one has NO "c" for Serbia, NO "sa" (or other Finn marks like "d" or lined out back sights), and isn`t in the usual HORRID shape Balkan Mosins are found in.
The eagle is gone on the barrel (scrubbed), all #`s match (no Finn Line outs/renumber), BUT at one point it does look as if the bolt/floorplate was renumbered. I know the finn`s didnt bother with floorplates or buttplates 99% of the time. The bands and backsight are Izhevsk bow and arrow marked. Blue is a nice 95% with a few scratches. The bore is dark but strong with muzzle wear. The stock is light blondish and one piece, almost oil looking.
Is it possible Russia overhauled the M91`s with the M91/30`s? Also I have pictures but I`m forced to login with my cellphone as my computer went ka-put. I can send the pics to anyone through email or pic message if they wish. Just Pm me for pics.
And as always, what are M91`s going for these days?