Mosin 91/30 w/cracked stock

[stillrottentothegore]

Hey guys,

I got a Mosin 91/30 given to me, haven't shot it yet, but the barrel and bolt are in otherwise VG condition. However, my main concern is with the stock, which has a crack in it. The wood doesn't move at all when I try to manipulate it, but I'm just worried about enough explosive pressure making it worse and something crappy happening. I've got some (sub-par but adequate) pics to document what I mean. Would this be an issue? Also, if it is, where can I pick up another stock for this bad boy?

 

[Claven2]

That can be fixed with epoxy and pins. I would not shoot it without repairing or replacing. Tradex has replacement stocks.

 

[mbogo3]

Did somebody glue the action into the stock? See if it will come out .If it does ,I have a stock you can have ...........you pay the shipping.Harold

 

[King0265]

^ Nice guy.

 

[stillrottentothegore]

Did somebody glue the action into the stock? See if it will come out .If it does ,I have a stock you can have ...........you pay the shipping.Harold

Wow, thanks man I appreciate that. I'll do a take-down tonight to see if it comes out. If it does I'll shoot you a message.

 

[mbogo3]

Don't throw out the old stock as you will need the handgard ring retaining pins .Save it and get back to me.....Harold

 

[stillrottentothegore]

Don't throw out the old stock as you will need the handgard ring retaining pins .Save it and get back to me.....Harold

Awesome thanks for the heads up.

 

[matthunt101]

That cracked stock looks like an excellent candidate for a sporter project...Kinda like what I'm looking to do at the moment. I'd be interested in that stock if you're just going to toss it.

 

[stillrottentothegore]

That cracked stock looks like an excellent candidate for a sporter project...Kinda like what I'm looking to do at the moment. I'd be interested in that stock if you're just going to toss it.

Yeah man, I have no use for it after swapping it so you're welcome to it for free, just shipping fee.

 

[stillrottentothegore]

mbogo3 and matthunt101, PM'd you both

 

[mbogo3]

Your stock is on its way and should arrive in 4 days time so they say.Now the retaining band spring on your old stock needs to be driven out as it's a pin on a leaf spring so to speak.I enclosed a finishing nail [use blunt end on the metal] and drift the spring out. Look closely on the opposite side of the stock from the spring and you will see a tiny hole.....this is where the nail is inserted.I will send you a PM with the details........Harold

 

[stillrottentothegore]

Your stock is on its way and should arrive in 4 days time so they say.Now the retaining band spring on your old stock needs to be driven out as it's a pin on a leaf spring so to speak.I enclosed a finishing nail [use blunt end on the metal] and drift the spring out. Look closely on the opposite side of the stock from the spring and you will see a tiny hole.....this is where the nail is inserted.I will send you a PM with the details........Harold

Awesome I know the hole you mean, thanks for including the nail as I have a severe lack of them at my apartment right now...

Pm'd you back, all set. Thanks again Harold, you rock.