Trade Ex M38

[rally guy]

It was out to delivery at 9 am today never saw anyone . I hope it will come tomorow morning!

 

[Tyockell18]

I just got mine this evening.

The good: 1944 Izhevsk with m44 stock, good bore, decent stock, excellent metal, non counter bored with good crown.

The Bad: The bolt is sloppy so the bolt head moves around too much causing it to randomly hang up when trying to close the action...

Anyway, I temporarily swapped it out with a bolt from one of my 91/30's and it cycles fine now but not sure if it would have any head space issues using a swapped bolt.

 

[Strato50]

Nice Rifle koesdibyo !! Well done..

 

[Strato50]

Looks like today is going to be a good day!! according to CP my M38 arrived in Halifax last night so they should be delivering today I am hoping!!

 

[haretrigger]

Mine showed up yesterday. I ordered the day they went up. It was supposed to be here on the 20th, but I guess Canada post doesn't attempt weekend delivery in my area.

I received a 1944 Izhevsk with double date and MO markings. M44 stock with a very nice grain to it. It also has the wartime front sling slot liner with a pressed in rear escutcheon. Not counter bored, and the bore is in good used condition (Won't know until I get the cosmoline out completely). Overall a very nice rifle for the price.

I've noticed the bolt is slightly stiff as have others, but I will reserve judgement on that issue until such time as I strip and clean the bolt completely. I've had issues with Mosin bolts before, so this ain't my first rodeo. It'll get sorted out eventually!

 

[Strato50]

Well it is here!! A Beautiful 1941 Izhevsk, the Bore and over all Rifle are in great condition and to say the least I am very happy....Perfect timing with Christmas Eve but there was no way I was waiting until tomorrow to unbox......lol.

Edit--- I originally stated Tula...oops.

 

[Tyockell18]

Well it is here!! A Beautiful 1941 Tula, the Bore and over all Rifle is in great condition and to say the least I am very happy....Perfect timing with Christmas Eve but there was no way I was waiting until tomorrow to unbox......lol.

Thats a nice one, congrats. How is the bolt on yours?.

 

[Strato50]

Thanks Tyockell18,
The Bolt cycled very smooth.....I don't know why I didn't buy one of these Rifles sooner!

 

[fenceline]

Got mine. 42 Izzy in a M44 post war stock. All matching except the mag plate which is forced matched. Stock is in beautiful shape. Absolutely gorgeous. Hard not to buy another one.

 

[luke s]

new m38 in action!

 

[Strato50]

Got mine. 42 Izzy in a M44 post war stock. All matching except the mag plate which is forced matched. Stock is in beautiful shape. Absolutely gorgeous. Hard not to buy another one.

Totally agree, These are nice little Rifles.

 

[DJdeadlyDALEK]

Here's fellow CGN member Don Kael trying out my M38 from TradeEx at the range this past Sunday

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[ricohman]

Thanks Tyockell18,
The Bolt cycled very smooth.....I don't know why I didn't buy one of these Rifles sooner!

Hmmm. To bad we got the ones with the bolt problems. Oh well!

 

[Strato50]

new m38 in action!

Very Nice!!

 

[The Kurgan]

Really wanting an M38 now. Funds all dried up until February !

 

[boss351cleveland]

Got mine , 1941 Izzy , m44 stock , nice bore , smooth bolt . Its not counterbored but the crown is a pretty sloppy an dull, but i have i nice little re crowning reamer that works great to sharpen up the crowns on Mosins ..

 

[mbogo3]

Mine has a 44 stock as well.

 

[Tyockell18]

The majority will be m44 stocks but honestly it's not a big deal, they still look and feel nice.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Well I asked for a M38 stock when I ordered and thats what Trade Ex sent me.

 

[Strato50]

The majority will be m44 stocks but honestly it's not a big deal, they still look and feel nice.

Agreed, Mine has a M44 no biggie for me at all.