I was looking into prices for D&T'ing a M91/30 for a repro scope and mount.
I emailed Epps and they said, "There are several reasons for this. First, the receivers themselves are generally milled down to a point where there is not enough side-wall to drill and tap for a scope mount. Second, there is no overhead bridge upon which to mount a scope. Third, the bolt handle on Nagant rifles rises vertically in the open position, making it impossible to mount a riflescope directly over the bore.
The Mosin Nagant rifle was not designed to take a scope mount, except in factory-altered models built during WWII and used exclusively in the sniper role. These are modified models which differ from the standard-available 91/30s. In most cases, you require a kit manufactured by ATI which includes a scope rail that mounts over the rear sight, as well as a turned-down bolt handle that will allow for a scope to be mounted and the rifle to operate. This kit retails for $70.99 + taxes. We have several kits in stock. Please note that this is a self-install kit that does not require a gunsmith to install."
I've heard of this in the past and was wondering how true this is? I've been thinking of, and its been recommended that I buy the non-gunsmith kit, which I plan to buy for a M44, but would I need it for any M91/30 that I purchase as well?
I emailed Epps and they said, "There are several reasons for this. First, the receivers themselves are generally milled down to a point where there is not enough side-wall to drill and tap for a scope mount. Second, there is no overhead bridge upon which to mount a scope. Third, the bolt handle on Nagant rifles rises vertically in the open position, making it impossible to mount a riflescope directly over the bore.
The Mosin Nagant rifle was not designed to take a scope mount, except in factory-altered models built during WWII and used exclusively in the sniper role. These are modified models which differ from the standard-available 91/30s. In most cases, you require a kit manufactured by ATI which includes a scope rail that mounts over the rear sight, as well as a turned-down bolt handle that will allow for a scope to be mounted and the rifle to operate. This kit retails for $70.99 + taxes. We have several kits in stock. Please note that this is a self-install kit that does not require a gunsmith to install."
I've heard of this in the past and was wondering how true this is? I've been thinking of, and its been recommended that I buy the non-gunsmith kit, which I plan to buy for a M44, but would I need it for any M91/30 that I purchase as well?
