Ive got the itch . . .M44

Here's somes pics of my unissued polish M44 Mosin Nagant 1955 dated. I bought it from S.I.R 12 years ago at 114.95:D. Never fired it yet. The finish on thoses polish mosin is superb!
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cyclone said:
That's a gorgeous rifle...:cool:
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X2, probably the cleanest looking one I have seen in pics. :)

As for the great flash part I suspect it's mostly due to the ammo used, and not as bad behind the rifle in comparison to those standing next to you while you shoot.

Also you might need a cheap way to raise the front sight...

http://carteach0.########.com/2009/01/9130-mosin-rifle-front-sight-fix.html
 
Hawkshadow said:
This is very true. He's out of the area on business right now, but will be back in another week or so. He'll definitely have a field (and a full) day going through the mosin threads.:popCorn:
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Haha so very true! and thanks for the kind words Cyclone!

In regards to the OP, the x54r is a great cartridge, capable of excellent accuracy. One thing I have noticed is these rifles tend to be fired using only surplus ammo, and as such have a bad reputation for accuracy whereas the Enfields, K98s etc... are typically seen shooting commercial stuff due to the lack of surplus ammo. Bit unfair dont you think :p:p

The M44 itself is a decent little rifle and packs a good punch if your looking to hunt. The whole bayonet extended vs folded debate really dosnt apply. The only way to tell is to fire your rifle both ways, and see which way is most suited to what your looking for. Ive fired several M44s and some rifles POI changes with the bayonet out, some rifles are bang on folded OR extended. Each rifle is different. Just make sure you clean the bayonet after shooting with it out - I have found out the hard way with a rusty bayonet...not cool

These rifles are lots of fun, just make sure you scrub that bore when your done, especially after firing surplus:cool:
 
There really is nothing like taking out a milsurp bolt gun, we have a steel plate on the range at 200 yards, when you hit it with any of the Milsurp cartridges you get this satisfying 'crump' sound - newer military cartridges sound so much less satisfying.
 
9x19p said:
FMP, I bought an M38 just for kicks. Kick it does, very fun to shoot but will be for sale soon as 7.62x54r is a little on the pricey side for me. No surplus on the wetcoast either.
I'll bet your first words after shooting it will be HOLY F**K...:D

I'm curious what everyone is paying for 7.62x54r, best I can find is $1.20/round. My local shop (where I bought the gun) is $1.65/round, when I called him on it I was told "sorry thats the going rate" :kickInTheNuts: I don't support him anymore.
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I don't suppose you can have it shipped from the US. Can you bring it across by car? You can get a "can" of 880 7.62x54R rounds online, for about $180.00 US.
 
BUMP

Just about to buy one from tradeex and looking at two M91's right now, can someone explain the difference between a non hexagon and hexagon receiver ? from what it looks like its 10 bucks?
 
The M44 will beat the crap out of your shoulder if you shoot it supported from the bench, but firing it standing/sitting unsupported lets your body absorb the recoil a lot better. I have gone through many rounds while camping in the boonies, and have had no "M44 shoulder" bruises to complain about.
A fun rifle to shoot, especially at dusk-the fireball will eradicate any mosquitoes lurking about!!
 
FMP said:
BUMP

Just about to buy one from tradeex and looking at two M91's right now, can someone explain the difference between a non hexagon and hexagon receiver ? from what it looks like its 10 bucks?
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The hex recievers are older,more robust, and will likely have a more interesting history behind them. (check the barrel shank markings if you do get one). If I was in the market for another 91/30, I'd definetely go with the hex. (And BTW, Tradex are an awesome company to do business with-lowest prices and prompt delivery)
Oh, and the M91 is different than the 91/30 that you are talking about-the M91 is a Finnish captured/reworked version of the 91/30. (an improved version, most people would say, and I agree...)
 
collector67 said:
The hex recievers are older,more robust, and will likely have a more interesting history behind them. (check the barrel shank markings if you do get one). If I was in the market for another 91/30, I'd definetely go with the hex. (And BTW, Tradex are an awesome company to do business with-lowest prices and prompt delivery)
Oh, and the M91 is different than the 91/30 that you are talking about-the M91 is a Finnish captured/reworked version of the 91/30. (an improved version, most people would say, and I agree...)
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The hex recievers are most definitely older, but by no means more robust. This was simply a measure done (I believe) to save time in machining. I have seen no difference in quality/strength between either recievers. The M91 typically refers to the M1891 Mosin, the earlier rifles be it Russian or Finnish. The M1891s are not a version of the M91/30s, quite the opposite actually. The M1891s were found to be too long and in the late 20's/early 30's the 91/30s were developed, esentially by shortening the rifle and changing the sights from the older, Imperial "Konovolov" sights, to the standard ladder we see on the M38s/M44s. The model numbers of the rifles (ex. M1891/M44/M38/M91/30) refer to the dates in which they were adopted. For exampl the M38s were adopted in 1938 and the M44s in 1944 (50,000 tested in '43 however. etc...)
 
ArtyMan said:
The hex recievers are most definitely older, but by no means more robust. This was simply a measure done (I believe) to save time in machining. I have seen no difference in quality/strength between either recievers. The M91 typically refers to the M1891 Mosin, the earlier rifles be it Russian or Finnish. The M1891s are not a version of the M91/30s, quite the opposite actually. The M1891s were found to be too long and in the late 20's/early 30's the 91/30s were developed, esentially by shortening the rifle and changing the sights from the older, Imperial "Konovolov" sights, to the standard ladder we see on the M38s/M44s. The model numbers of the rifles (ex. M1891/M44/M38/M91/30) refer to the dates in which they were adopted. For exampl the M38s were adopted in 1938 and the M44s in 1944 (50,000 tested in '43 however. etc...)
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Just in case you wanted to know. The company known as SAKO was started by the fins to repair, rearsenal,and improve or otherwise modify the Russian Mosin Nagant.
 
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