Bittermansbro
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Thats the thing I like about Mosins, you can own 10 of them and each one of them will have one or two real stand out things about them. Its too bad you can't put it all into one gun! 
speaking of Nagants
- Thread starter Klunk
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PerversPépère
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Shawinigan (Quebec)
Klunk, you should try another close-up with a broad diffuse source for main light and a second skimming spotlight to reveal the letters more. I think it is 1895. Now there's another letter or sign I just can't make out. Could you try a different lighting angle?
About that pierced primer, did you check firing pin protrusion? Mosins have a very easy way of adjusting the firing pin depth. First, look at the rear bolt knob; is the firing pin in the center flush with the knob's surface or is it lower?
If lower, take a small screwdriver and back that firing pin out a bit. Usually, the screw slot should be in line with the groove struck on the knob's surface.
Now it should be at the correct protrusion.
About Magnafluxing, one of my friend's has access to such an apparatus. I wonder if it would reveal faint stampings?
I know it is used sometimes in forensic labs to try and reveal ground serial numbers but I don't know if the metal surface needs to be buffed and polished before the test, in which case I would avoid doing so.
PP.
About that pierced primer, did you check firing pin protrusion? Mosins have a very easy way of adjusting the firing pin depth. First, look at the rear bolt knob; is the firing pin in the center flush with the knob's surface or is it lower?
If lower, take a small screwdriver and back that firing pin out a bit. Usually, the screw slot should be in line with the groove struck on the knob's surface.
Now it should be at the correct protrusion.
About Magnafluxing, one of my friend's has access to such an apparatus. I wonder if it would reveal faint stampings?
I know it is used sometimes in forensic labs to try and reveal ground serial numbers but I don't know if the metal surface needs to be buffed and polished before the test, in which case I would avoid doing so.
PP.
Bittermansbro
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Do you think you can whip out west here PP? I could use that magnafluxer for a couple as well
death-junky
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Moose Jaw SK
NICE that is in sweeeeeeeeeeeet condition
talk to ya all later
Riley
talk to ya all later
Riley
PerversPépère
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Shawinigan (Quebec)
If Martin and his minions have their way, you can be sure I'll contemplate seriously the moving out West option!Bittermansbro said:Do you think you can whip out west here PP? I could use that magnafluxer for a couple as well
At least, there is still some measure of sanity in Western Canada!
As for Magnafluxing, I'll try to find out. I have a very powerful demagnetizer that could be put to use for this.
I'm going to ask for some Magnaflux fluid and do some experimenting.
PP.
Ya ya...its 1895....
I took about 10 pics to get the one I posted...its a ##### snapping detail shots like that.
there DOES seem to be a mark above the date but even with it in my hand its way to faint.
So....when I have to sell it because something even more rare comes up....what should I price it as?
disclaimer...'Im keeping it'
I took about 10 pics to get the one I posted...its a ##### snapping detail shots like that.
there DOES seem to be a mark above the date but even with it in my hand its way to faint.
So....when I have to sell it because something even more rare comes up....what should I price it as?
disclaimer...'Im keeping it'
