Mosin Original WW2 Dated Matching Sniper Rifles for SALE!
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So can anyone explain what I got?
-No import stamp
-Scope does not have refurb markings, just a hammer/sickle and serial number (like here and here)
-Is the mount locking screws welded to the frame? Kind of weird way to build it
-It is a 1944 refurb sniper.
-Firing pin tip is black with either cosmo or old whatever was left when it was put into storage.
Got it from SFRC. This is quite different from others who have a import stamp and more markings on the scope. Too bad the freaking locking nut is missing.... will have to send a message to SFRC about that. Can't mount the scope securely without it.
-No import stamp
-Scope does not have refurb markings, just a hammer/sickle and serial number (like here and here)
-Is the mount locking screws welded to the frame? Kind of weird way to build it
-It is a 1944 refurb sniper.
-Firing pin tip is black with either cosmo or old whatever was left when it was put into storage.
Got it from SFRC. This is quite different from others who have a import stamp and more markings on the scope. Too bad the freaking locking nut is missing.... will have to send a message to SFRC about that. Can't mount the scope securely without it.
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Did you remove the handgaurds?
You got lucky!
The feeling is bitter sweet. No markings yay, and an interesting scope (seems to be a non-refurb) but the stock is in somewhat poor condition. It has severe flaking problems and just removing the rings caused a lot of the finish to scrape off. As well, the bolt leaves much to be desired since it has some pitting on the back as well as a charred firing pin. On top of all that, the locking screw is missing so I cannot mount the scope. Maybe I am just spoiled by the infantry rife refurbs?
Anyway, here are the pics (Removed hotlink because they were so huge):
Left Side receiver
http://i.imgur.com/5Cq3k.jpg
Close up... the big screws seem to be welded, the capture screws are not.
http://i.imgur.com/XW5el.jpg
No import/export mark
http://i.imgur.com/vLf3t.jpg
Stock is poor quality. Sever flaking, and just removing the rings caused a lot of it to scrape off.
http://i.imgur.com/hOU6w.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/csW13.jpg
Stuff on the bolt face
http://i.imgur.com/DJYyO.jpg
Firing pin is black. Boiling/scraping did nothing so it isn't cosmo. Solvent got some off but the rest won't.
http://i.imgur.com/RTFhU.jpg
Pitting on the bolt body. Probably removable with polishing?
http://i.imgur.com/U6sNk.jpg
Scope. Has no refurb markings... original?
http://i.imgur.com/SxOfy.jpg
Might be just me, but reticle is slightly crooked. It is marked to line up with the mount, but I turned it slightly more.
http://i.imgur.com/5bIuV.jpg
Right side receiver
http://i.imgur.com/6WcXk.jpg
Right side barrel/stock.
http://i.imgur.com/Pcu0p.jpg
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Your pictures are so huge that the whole page is taking like 10 minutes to load, and I have high speed. 
Might think about killing all of the hotlinks...in all of your posts with pics.
Thanks for putting pics up though.
I always resize my pics to about 100KB in size, manageable and most internet connections can handle them.
If I had to guess I'd say that rifle may not even be a refurb. It looks like they just took it off the rack at the arsenal and stuck it in the box.
It's not perfect no but it's like an original paint and body car...there might be some issues but at least you know what you have. Think of all of the refurbs as repainted cars that have had body work.
I'm not seeing where the scope base screws are welded? They look quite normal to me. The rifle isn't bad really. Bad shellac is not uncommon on Mosins and is indicative of not being refurbed IMHO.
Might think about killing all of the hotlinks...in all of your posts with pics.
Thanks for putting pics up though.
I always resize my pics to about 100KB in size, manageable and most internet connections can handle them.
If I had to guess I'd say that rifle may not even be a refurb. It looks like they just took it off the rack at the arsenal and stuck it in the box.
It's not perfect no but it's like an original paint and body car...there might be some issues but at least you know what you have. Think of all of the refurbs as repainted cars that have had body work.
I'm not seeing where the scope base screws are welded? They look quite normal to me. The rifle isn't bad really. Bad shellac is not uncommon on Mosins and is indicative of not being refurbed IMHO.
Your pictures are so huge that the whole page is taking like 10 minutes to load, and I have high speed.
Might think about killing all of the hotlinks...in all of your posts with pics.
Thanks for putting pics up though.
I always resize my pics to about 100KB in size, manageable and most internet connections can handle them.
If I had to guess I'd say that rifle may not even be a refurb. It looks like they just took it off the rack at the arsenal and stuck it in the box.
It's not perfect no but it's like an original paint and body car...there might be some issues but at least you know what you have. Think of all of the refurbs as repainted cars that have had body work.
I'm not seeing where the scope base screws are welded? They look quite normal to me. The rifle isn't bad really. Bad shellac is not uncommon on Mosins and is indicative of not being refurbed IMHO.
Sorry about that, thought imgur would resize it. Now that I look at it again after boiling the receiver, it seems they are not welded. I thought I saw no gap between the screw and metal. Still almost impossible to get it to move.
Well, that's interesting. To think that 60 year old carbon charring on the firing pin could have been a sniper taking out German officers. Gives me the chills.
Scope is an early rarer model, the stock finish is typical for soviet made firearms, the pitting on the bolt looks more like forging marks than pitting, the black firing pin may be from the hardening process and the mark on the boltface is from test firing & sighting. I don't see any evidence of welding either. Translation = par for the course. These aren't beauty queens, they are bruisers that can easily take you out at 500yrds & almost always bring many equally capable friends with them. Za Rodina!
Weimajack= happy camper in my book
Took my TULA out of box, 1943(all numbers matching), 1941 SVT scope CB stamped( serial number of scope stamped on rifle).Scope clear, bore pristine, bolt face looks new. Going to range tomorrowSorry no pictures till one of my kids comes for a visit, I don't do pics very well. hand picked happiness
Took my TULA out of box, 1943(all numbers matching), 1941 SVT scope CB stamped( serial number of scope stamped on rifle).Scope clear, bore pristine, bolt face looks new. Going to range tomorrow
Sorry no pictures till one of my kids comes for a visit, I don't do pics very well. hand picked happinessThat's good to hear. I was worried it was a poor refinishing job but it turns out that it's quite a specimen.
I am thinking in my head if I should refinish the stock or not, but for now it will sit in my cabinet till I get a locking screw.
went to the range, love at first sight
Cleaned it, took it to the range. fooled with the sights a little bit, basically moved poi 2" to left and viola! Elevation was right on at 100 meters . 5 shots at 100 meters, 3 shots touching, total group 1". I quit while I was ahead. Shooting Prvi 184gr fmj. Where can I by a case of this stuff???? I am sure I can't beat this accuracy handloading. Much better than I expected!Happy happy camper.
Took my TULA out of box, 1943(all numbers matching), 1941 SVT scope CB stamped( serial number of scope stamped on rifle).Scope clear, bore pristine, bolt face looks new. Going to range tomorrow
Cleaned it, took it to the range. fooled with the sights a little bit, basically moved poi 2" to left and viola! Elevation was right on at 100 meters . 5 shots at 100 meters, 3 shots touching, total group 1". I quit while I was ahead. Shooting Prvi 184gr fmj. Where can I by a case of this stuff???? I am sure I can't beat this accuracy handloading. Much better than I expected!
Happy happy camper.Cleaned it, took it to the range. fooled with the sights a little bit, basically moved poi 2" to left and viola! Elevation was right on at 100 meters . 5 shots at 100 meters, 3 shots touching, total group 1". I quit while I was ahead. Shooting Prvi 184gr fmj. Where can I by a case of this stuff???? I am sure I can't beat this accuracy handloading. Much better than I expected!
That is fantastic, I paid the higher price for one of his hand picked snipers and I hope mine shoots as well. I am stuck in the waiting game as he just shipped mine out today.
You could take the screws out & the base would still not fall of, the base is held by pins too. Why are you taking out the screws?
Yes, I agree with desporterizer, there is no reason to remove that base. Leave it where it is! It's on there good and no reason to touch it.
