Hex Receiver Mosin

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I went down to my local fun store today and picked up their last Mosin with a hex receiver, now I've always wondered why these are generally considered sought after.
I personally decided to buy it because of its 1936 year of production, which means it was almost undoubtedly used in the Great Patriotic War, and I like that.
Can anybody shed some light on the subject? Or is it because hex receivers are trademark of a rifle used in the war?

Thanks guys.

P.S.

Here's a pic of her.

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Beautiful Rifle you have there!! Mine is a Hex too (1929) I agree it is almost a guarantee that these early dated Rifles were used in WW2.
Have you checked out this site yet? It is full of Mosin info....

http://62x54r.net/
 
Strato50 said:
Beautiful Rifle you have there!! Mine is a Hex too (1929) I agree it is almost a guarantee that these early dated Rifles were used in WW2.
Have you checked out this site yet? It is full of Mosin info....

http://62x54r.net/
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Thanks! I've not heard of this site.

Indeed, I'm almost certain with mine since it looks like there is powder residue in some places, and the places where the varnish is scratched makes me think it was often resting on something rough.
 
amber2010 said:
Hex receivers were made before the war. As the war progressed they had to cut corners and milling the receivers round rather than hex ones became the norm.
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Makes sense, kinda like the fish gill port vs 4 port SVTs. I take it then that hex receivers are slightly stronger than round receivers?
 
If for no other reason, the hex has a more classic look. They are older and the fit and finish is much better than the round receivers manufactured during the war. The early round receivers are very well made also but quality dropped off in 41. I have 1 hex from 1935 and it's beautifull
 
1936 was the last year for hex's and they went to round receivers to save time with less machining.Roughest are the 42-43 Ishy rifles but they all shoot.My one hex cut 1.25" 3 shot group at 100 yards with PRC ball ammo...........Harold
 
I too have a '36 hex receiver Tula and it's so much more beautiful than my '43 Izhevsk. The hex is wicked accurate but haven't had the chance to compare to the later dated '43 since I've yet to fire her. So many guns and too little time. Enjoy your rifle bud.
 
Found a 1935 hex at the Canadian Tire in Fredericton N.B. for $125.00.It now sits in a Boyds Prairie Hunter Walnut stock $75.00 with a UTG bipod $35.00 [ ebay ] Scout Scope Mount $16.00 [ Tradex ] Tatical Sling $20.00 [ ebay ] I already have a few scopes so the build is done.Have not shot it yet tho.The stock was a perfect fit tighter than the military wood.Now if I can just get a frugal 7.62x39 bolt gun although on another thread I guess you can take a Savage Axis 308 and ad a insert and you can shoot the 7.62x39.
 
amber2010 said:
Hex receivers were made before the war. As the war progressed they had to cut corners and milling the receivers round rather than hex ones became the norm.
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Saw a Hex receiver once, crudest thing I ever encountered. Raised milling marks and edges sharp enough to cut yourself on. Ivan was obviously in a hurry. ;)

Grizz
 
johnny the boy said:
Found a 1935 hex at the Canadian Tire in Fredericton N.B. for $125.00.It now sits in a Boyds Prairie Hunter Walnut stock $75.00 with a UTG bipod $35.00 [ ebay ] Scout Scope Mount $16.00 [ Tradex ] Tatical Sling $20.00 [ ebay ] I already have a few scopes so the build is done.Have not shot it yet tho.The stock was a perfect fit tighter than the military wood.Now if I can just get a frugal 7.62x39 bolt gun although on another thread I guess you can take a Savage Axis 308 and ad a insert and you can shoot the 7.62x39.
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I hope they start selling Mosins and SVTs at my local Canadian Tire for similar prices... I paid 173 with taxes.
 
Rallix said:
I hope they start selling Mosins and SVTs at my local Canadian Tire for similar prices... I paid 173 with taxes.
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You must be a cheap SOB. Be a bargain at twice that, except for the number available. Look what guys are willing to pay for those crappy Russian capture Mausers. :)

Grizz
 
Grizzly Adams said:
You must be a cheap SOB. Be a bargain at twice that, except for the number available. Look what guys are willing to pay for those crappy Russian capture Mausers. :)

Grizz
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Ha! I'm quite aware that I got a deal, especially since it was their last hex receiver mosin, but no one ever became rich by throwing out money. Honestly it's the price point that attracted me to red rifles, but I stayed for the culture.
I think getting a great deal on a good gun is what got most of us into it any way.

How bad exactly are those Mausers in comparison to other captures?
 
johnny the boy said:
Found a 1935 hex at the Canadian Tire in Fredericton N.B. for $125.00.It now sits in a Boyds Prairie Hunter Walnut stock $75.00 with a UTG bipod $35.00 [ ebay ] Scout Scope Mount $16.00 [ Tradex ] Tatical Sling $20.00 [ ebay ] I already have a few scopes so the build is done.Have not shot it yet tho.The stock was a perfect fit tighter than the military wood.Now if I can just get a frugal 7.62x39 bolt gun although on another thread I guess you can take a Savage Axis 308 and ad a insert and you can shoot the 7.62x39.
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You did well, hopefully it will be a great shooter for you.
 
Rallix said:
I went down to my local fun store today and picked up their last Mosin with a hex receiver, now I've always wondered why these are generally considered sought after.
I personally decided to buy it because of its 1936 year of production, which means it was almost undoubtedly used in the Great Patriotic War, and I like that.
Can anybody shed some light on the subject? Or is it because hex receivers are trademark of a rifle used in the war?

Thanks guys.
Got my 1923 there too nice enough gun but rough especially the bore which was pitted about 6 inches in from the muzzle for about 6 inches,haven't shot it yet but they all shoot about the same, I bought it mostly for the history but he has some rough ones! Was in the Freddy ctc and they are nice, svt/sks and mosins!
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I must admit it does feel like a steal, especially when browsing online.

Luckily for me there's absolutely no pitting in my barrel from what I can see, I cleaned it yesterday and the bore shines spotless with strong rifling all throughout, I had to put 6 patches through it though. But yea it's still pretty rough on the stock.
Freddy as in the ctc in NB? Seems pretty far to travel for me, I just hope the HRM ctcs pick up some red rifle goodness.

On another note, next on my list is a 1941 Tula factory SVT 40, but is about 360 worth it with taxes? It seems pretty bad a price when looking at the online retailers, even with taxes and shipping I can save about 50 bucks.
 
Rallix said:
I must admit it does feel like a steal, especially when browsing online.

Luckily for me there's absolutely no pitting in my barrel from what I can see, I cleaned it yesterday and the bore shines spotless with strong rifling all throughout, I had to put 6 patches through it though. But yea it's still pretty rough on the stock.
Freddy as in the ctc in NB? Seems pretty far to travel for me, I just hope the HRM ctcs pick up some red rifle goodness.

On another note, next on my list is a 1941 Tula factory SVT 40, but is about 360 worth it with taxes? It seems pretty bad a price when looking at the online retailers, even with taxes and shipping I can save about 50 bucks.
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It's not always about how much you paid, if you enjoy it that's enough, at least for me
 
Mine's a 1930 Izzy and I think the quality is absolutely fine. Many M-N owners I've talked to say their bolts feel stiff, but this Mosey's bolt action is smooth and positive. Not as silky-smooth as an Enfield, but it works great when it counts. We do rapid-fire (off-hand) exercises at my club's monthly 'military shoot', and the rifle has never jammed or failed in any other way. I always shoot with fixed bayonet (as per Soviet doctrine).
I like its basic simplicity: Trigger, bolt, barrel, BOOM!
Jeeze, it's a cannon tho, eh? It's the only rifle I shoot using a recoil pad! ;)

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