My new M91/30 - Page 2

**70below** · 09-18-2009, 08:36 PM

I too have been "Mosinified".....I've bought an M44 and the 91/30 in the last week. If you don't fall in love with 'em cleaning out that cosmoline, you probably laughed when Ol' Yeller died.

My 91/30 is a '38 round receiver......I sure do like the looks of your hex.....Very nice!

**Garufa** · 09-18-2009, 08:48 PM

That is a mighty fine Mosin rifle gun! Ugliest thing ever created but oh so fun to shoot.

I want another one.

If you man-up and shoot 60-80 rounds in one session, you'll need some support and those slip-on Mary-pads don't cut it. Get a proper Nancy-pad!

Replaces the stock buttplate and adds about an inch to the length. Well worth it, and no one knows you're cheating.

The Nancy-Pad:
MOSIN NAGAT M44 RUBBER RECOIL BUTT PAD

(often available at gun shows)

**aj81557** · 10-21-2009, 10:53 PM

is that a unisued?? or good cond used one???

**Mike.357** · 10-22-2009, 06:40 AM

God bless the Nancy Pad.

**LA_357SIG** · 10-22-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by aj81557

is that a unisued?? or good cond used one???

I'd say it was issued but rarely shot. The stock had some knicks in it and the bore was still dark and not pitted. I'd say VG condition. Compared to recent gun shows it was a steal @ $89 from AIM.

Refinished the stock. Though I am regretting it b/c the shellac Arsenal finish would have probably held up better in bad weather conditions. Oh well.....

**I_Like_Pie** · 10-22-2009, 09:30 AM

So did you pay the $10 extra for hand selected? Trying to figure out if it is worth the extra...may pick up both the round and hex models soon.

Might as well grab a couple and some ammo while it is still cheap. Remember that SKS guns at one time sold for about the same. History has a knack for repeating itself.

**HvyMtl** · 10-22-2009, 11:53 AM

$89? How much was your FFL fee and shipping?

Nice. Kinda hoping Santa will be a Soviet this year...

**Garufa** · 10-22-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by I_Like_Pie

So did you pay the $10 extra for hand selected? Trying to figure out if it is worth the extra...may pick up both the round and hex models soon.

I'd say not if you plan on stripping the stock.

**I_Like_Pie** · 10-22-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Garufa

I'd say not if you plan on stripping the stock.

Rust, dents, scratched, poor bore, rough action...you know receiver stuff. Just trying to figure out about that Hand select option and if it is worth it or the current batch they got is OK.

Considering it can be shipped to my doorstep for $95 - it shouldn't matter, but just curious.

**bubbiesdad** · 10-23-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LA_357SIG

thanks guys. I installed the MOJO sights and 90% detail stripped it and the bolt to get the last of the cosmoline out. I opened one of the ammo tins (a workout in itself) and prepped it for the range tommorow morning.
I'm going to cowboy up and shoot it w/o the rubber butt pad a couple of times. If the Russians can do it, So can I. (w/ a jacket on. I don't think they did much training in t-shirts and shorts in the former Soviet Union.

I shoot mine without the pad. The long ones don't kick quite as much as the M44's. Yours looks mighty good for the born on date. I have a hex from 1954.

09-18-2009, 08:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
70below TGO Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007 Where: Knoxville, TN Age: 33 Posts: 979	I too have been "Mosinified".....I've bought an M44 and the 91/30 in the last week. If you don't fall in love with 'em cleaning out that cosmoline, you probably laughed when Ol' Yeller died. My 91/30 is a '38 round receiver......I sure do like the looks of your hex.....Very nice! __________________ Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do. ~Benjamin Franklin

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aj81557 TGO Member Joined: Jul 2009 Where: knoxville tn Age: 39 Posts: 106	is that a unisued?? or good cond used one??? __________________ * SIGNATURE REMOVED BY ADMIN * Read the rules!

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Mike.357 TGO Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 Where: Knox County, House in the Woods Age: 51 Posts: 4,121	God bless the Nancy Pad. __________________ "There is no end to the observations on the difference between the measures likely to be pursued by a minister(read politician)backed by a standing army and those of a court awed by an armed people"

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09-18-2009, 08:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Garufa Driving the short bus Joined: Mar 2008 Where: Knoxville, TN Age: 42 Posts: 1,716	That is a mighty fine Mosin rifle gun! Ugliest thing ever created but oh so fun to shoot. I want another one. If you man-up and shoot 60-80 rounds in one session, you'll need some support and those slip-on Mary-pads don't cut it. Get a proper Nancy-pad! Replaces the stock buttplate and adds about an inch to the length. Well worth it, and no one knows you're cheating. The Nancy-Pad: MOSIN NAGAT M44 RUBBER RECOIL BUTT PAD (often available at gun shows)

10-22-2009, 09:30 AM	#16 (permalink)
I_Like_Pie TGO Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Where: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 706	So did you pay the $10 extra for hand selected? Trying to figure out if it is worth the extra...may pick up both the round and hex models soon. Might as well grab a couple and some ammo while it is still cheap. Remember that SKS guns at one time sold for about the same. History has a knack for repeating itself.

10-22-2009, 11:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
HvyMtl TGO Member Joined: Oct 2008 Where: Nashvegas, TN Posts: 76	$89? How much was your FFL fee and shipping? Nice. Kinda hoping Santa will be a Soviet this year...