Please Help me Identify this Mosin Nagant

[Andy]

Lazy of me I know, but there are guys who could identify it by sight. It's a M91/30 Tula, but what else do the markings tell me? Thanks guys.

 

[JP]

AH Shucks! that one is so easy will let the newbies tackle it.

 

[Claven2]

You're kidding right? Is this some type of newbie contest or do you really need help here? (I'm asking before I spoil the contest for the newbies...)

 

[Swiend]

I'm gonna cautiously chime in here and identify it as a Tula manufactured 91-30, Finn capture and the "D" might signify that it was reworked for the D 166 cartridge. Was I close?

 

[Claven2]

That about summs it up. In all liklihood it's Winter War or Continuation War to be specific. Also mising hte cleaning rod

 

[Andy]

Thanks guys - I knew everything but what the "D" meant.

Ditto on the cleaning rod - I'll start looking.

 

[Unsub]

Every canadian should study the Winter war between the Finns and soviets for tactics that will work when the US decides they need are oil and water. I saw some nice pukkos for sale that were winter war era that would be a great companion piece. I think it was about 40$ with a nice sheath. I really like that Mosin, I have a soft spot for very practical fireams and knives and the Mosins are definitly practical. 7.62/54 could be the best milsurp round to own
(or 30-06),it is cheap and good and the only one that is still used by a military. It also has great history which makes it alot more fun to own than if it was just practical.
I would not alter it but I would want a good sling and a padded shoulder in a vest or jacket to make it more comfortable.

 

[eos]

I'm gonna cautiously chime in here and identify it as a Tula manufactured 91-30, Finn capture and the "D" might signify that it was reworked for the D 166 cartridge. Was I close?

That's exactly what the "D" means

 

[Maxable]

Got my cleaning rod off of ebay for a couple of bucks.

 

[John Sukey]

Every canadian should study the Winter war between the Finns and soviets for tactics that will work when the US decides they need are oil and water. I saw some nice pukkos for sale that were winter war era that would be a great companion piece. I think it was about 40$ with a nice sheath. I really like that Mosin, I have a soft spot for very practical fireams and knives and the Mosins are definitly practical. 7.62/54 could be the best milsurp round to own
(or 30-06),it is cheap and good and the only one that is still used by a military. It also has great history which makes it alot more fun to own than if it was just practical.
I would not alter it but I would want a good sling and a padded shoulder in a vest or jacket to make it more comfortable.

Now that was funny! If the U.S. decided to invade, would anyone in Canada notice? (at least for the first couple of months)

 

[Claven2]

Probably not. But the US would never invade us anyhow. They get our resources at a cheaper price than a war costs and they sure wouldn't want to inherit our "two solitudes" mess

 

[smellie]

Hmmmm........
I do remember going tothe Seattle Gun Show one day, many years ago, and seeing two divisions of US armour parked in the ditch on the east side of the interstate, all pointed north. Of course, that was just after a Canadian destroyer spent part of Sunday morning shelling an American town with HE from the 3"-50s. They wwere really upset, for some strange reason.
I'm willing to bet that if we give them a good enough reason, they WILL invade us. Hopefully, another Liberal Gummint should be enough provocation!

 

[762Russian]

They get our resources at a cheaper price than a war costs.

Considering who is at the head of the government and his history of dealing with money... they'd do it anyway.

 

[Andy]

Now that was funny! If the U.S. decided to invade, would anyone in Canada notice? (at least for the first couple of months)

We would likely notice. There would be immediate and severe shortages of polyester clothing and processed pork products.