WolverineFury
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Hey fellows. A few months ago, I posted a thread called Mosin vs Mauser. In that thread I asked what the pros and cons of each system was, and asked for opinions on both rifles. You can view that thread here
Armed with the advise I'd received (and much more research) I finally decided on getting the Mosin Carbine, either in M38, M44, or T53. After posting an add on ArmsList, and going over a couple offers, I decided to buy this rifle+accessories (not all shown) for $135, with an added spam can for another $90.
As you can see, it's a Chinese Type 53 sporting a folding bayonet, and a stock that looks like junk. My plan is to refinish the stock, and paint the stock either a Satin Black, or OD green (maybe go all out with a camo).
I bought it with cosmoline all over the inside of the rifle, and got that all cleaned out last night.
The only problem I see with it so far is that the extractor on the bolt head is a bit too tight, so when I go to close the bolt on the round you sometimes need to give it a good smack to make the extractor close down on the rim.
I also plan to put the Brass Stacker Scope Mount on the sight block, and thus turn the gun into a Pseudo-Scout rifle.
I'm planning on taking it out to shoot for the first time on Saturday I'll post a review of the Brass Stacker and let you know how well it shoots. In the mean time here are a few more pics.
Armed with the advise I'd received (and much more research) I finally decided on getting the Mosin Carbine, either in M38, M44, or T53. After posting an add on ArmsList, and going over a couple offers, I decided to buy this rifle+accessories (not all shown) for $135, with an added spam can for another $90.
As you can see, it's a Chinese Type 53 sporting a folding bayonet, and a stock that looks like junk. My plan is to refinish the stock, and paint the stock either a Satin Black, or OD green (maybe go all out with a camo).
I bought it with cosmoline all over the inside of the rifle, and got that all cleaned out last night.
The only problem I see with it so far is that the extractor on the bolt head is a bit too tight, so when I go to close the bolt on the round you sometimes need to give it a good smack to make the extractor close down on the rim.
I also plan to put the Brass Stacker Scope Mount on the sight block, and thus turn the gun into a Pseudo-Scout rifle.
I'm planning on taking it out to shoot for the first time on Saturday I'll post a review of the Brass Stacker and let you know how well it shoots. In the mean time here are a few more pics.