Mosin Nagant kB!

[Jacks_username]

I saw this thread over at Arfcom, and thought that some of the folks here might be interested.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=6&f=14&t=339567

It looks like a Mosin had an old crack in the receiver, and it finally blew up. No injuries reported.

On a related note, does anyone have a source for the steel composition of the receivers of Mosin Nagants? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[ArtyMan]

Wow - I have never even heard of anything like that before. Ive fired tons of Mosins and the worst thing I have ever seen is a few cracked steel cases. As to the comments about someone using it as a club - Im pretty sure thats impossible.

 

[svt1940]

Anything can happen but cant believe a Mosin fail this way..

 

[Until the Angels Fall]

Holy!!! Now everyone on CGN is gonna talk about Mosin like they ALL do this...

 

[Nabs]

I think the quality control officer at the factory was recovering from a night out at the bar or away on leave. I have no idea how a crack like that can form on the receiver, the hex ones are suppose to stronger in theory. In the end, I am glad no one was hurt, just shows how strong these babies are even when there is a major failure in the firearm.

 

[m39a2]

WOW, just WOW! I've seen barrels give up like that (M-305) but I've never seen a receiver blow like that!!! Very luck guy!

Scott

 

[Hawkshadow]

Good call on the lottery ticket...

I have absolutely no idea why it would fail. There's just as much chance of their "super safe laser etching technology" damaging the receiver as any other theory presented...

 

[mg4201]

not that it matters but that looks

like dot peening ala engraving pencil. As for the rifle I have no idea what could cause that. Bullet in barrel maybe?

 

[mardig88]

doesnt change the fact that these are one of the most durable and robust bolt action rifles ever made.

 

[davemccarthy707]

1 out of 37 million ain't bad! Pretty good track record!

 

[gewehr76]

metal fatigue

Well at least the barrel is salvageable

 

[plinker 777]

yep....tired iron!!

 

[moosetaco]

Amazing just glad mine hasn't done that

 

[Ryan500]

Thats crazy.

 

[ArtyMan]

Good call on the lottery ticket...

I have absolutely no idea why it would fail. There's just as much chance of their "super safe laser etching technology" damaging the receiver as any other theory presented...

The import marking would not have caused that.

 

[RobSmith]

Rust inside the "break" indicates the condition has been there awhile.

Bubba repair job ?

 

[Hawkshadow]

The import marking would not have caused that.

Of course, but it's definitely not because it was used as a club. The glorious red army was strong, but I don't think it was THAT strong!

Bubba repair job ?

Ivan repair job?

 

[Pblatzz]

Rust inside the "break" indicates the condition has been there awhile.

Bubba repair job ?

I agree on the rust indicated a previous crack and the clean grey is the successive fracture of the action.

It would not be a bubba repair job, could be a brittle action? Would be curious on the action manuf date?

 

[RobSmith]

Top seemed to be stamped 1932

I agree on the rust indicated a previous crack and the clean grey is the successive fracture of the action.

It would not be a bubba repair job, could be a brittle action? Would be curious on the action manuf date?

 

[Coyote Ugly]

Any rifle can KaBoom, even rifles made by Ivan, so get over it! Looks like the Hammer and Sickle fell off too. LOL

Mausers are the Best! Just say Oberndorf.