Initial state of CT Mosins???

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Hi,

I'm about to buy my first Mosin from CT. I'm just wondering if the headspace, firing pin protrusion, etc is all good to go when you first take possession of the rifle. I know they've been thru the refurbing process, but was Yvan on the ball during refurb?

I guess my question is: Are they all safe to shoot right out of the box? Do I need to order headspace gauges, etc...
 
A good cleaning and they are good to go. They were kept as war reserve stock and in ready to use status.
 
No need for head space gauges. Very few (no?) reliably reported cases of excessive head space among un-altered examples. All used firearms should be carefully cleaned and inspected before firing. Generally the bores are difficult to inspect in the store because of the cosmoline used as a preservative. If you want a shooter, try to find a 1944 since it is less likely that it has seen much use than earlier years.

Mosin's are very simple and robust rifles. There is no reason that any you buy from CT won't perform as expected. I have bought a few from several CTs; all were without issue.
 
Bought my "birthday Mosin" at the Leila CT here in Winnipeg. Other than my usual complete tear down / inspection / cleaning / oiling of any new firearm I purchase, there have been zero issues.

These Mosins were refurbished and placed into storage in "ready state" should they be needed by Mother Russia in case of war... so they are good to go.
 
lalunette said:
Bought my "birthday Mosin" at the Leila CT here in Winnipeg. Other than my usual complete tear down / inspection / cleaning / oiling of any new firearm I purchase, there have been zero issues.

These Mosins were refurbished and placed into storage in "ready state" should they be needed by Mother Russia in case of war... so they are good to go.
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Mine will also be considered a "Birthday Mosin"! Now, hopefully i'll find one that will be decent. The local CT (The only place in YK that sell firearms) will receive a few Mosins in the next few weeks...it's not like the choice is plentyful.

Is there any good spot to buy a Mosin in Edmonton? I know Cabela's has them...any other spot?
 
Check firing pin protrusion. I bought a mosin and adjusted like described by most people and how it came when I got it(flush with end of knob and scribe lines lined up).

And had light primer strikes and 30-40% Failure to fire.

Mine had to be adjusted a half turn, so isn't flush with the knob anymore but protrusion is within specs now, scribe lines still line up firing pin just deeper in the hole now.

Also I would completely disassemble the bolt my firing pin and spring were completely caked in cosmo even though the exterior of the bolt looked fine.
 
Rifter said:
Also I would completely disassemble the bolt my firing pin and spring were completely caked in cosmo even though the exterior of the bolt looked fine.
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It is very important to do a complete teardown and cleaning... one never knows where all the grease is hiding.

Had a case 2 winters ago when I went out shooting my "new to me" SVT-40. Cleaned everything but did not disassemble and clean the bolt.

Well, it was -35 C that day and, wouldn't you know it, the grease in the bolt froze up and I was getting light primer strikes and 100% FTFs !!!

The problem disappeared after I disassembled the bolt and cleaned out al the grease.

So... clean your rifle well... everywhere !!!
 
I picked up a 1946 M44, all matching at the Medicine Hat CT it came in a cardboard box and most of the cosmoline was scrubbed off, as it was the one in the display case.
 
Kaboose008 said:
I picked up a 1946 M44, all matching at the Medicine Hat CT it came in a cardboard box and most of the cosmoline was scrubbed off, as it was the one in the display case.
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Yes, the Mosin carbines CT have been getting, and even some SKS' have been arriving in individual cardboard boxes.
 
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