Do Mosin Nagant's take scopes?

[hayseed]

I am considering getting a Mosin Nagant, but only if it is possible to mount a scope on it. Is this possible, and how much work/money is involved in installing a scope mount?

 

[yci]

My understanding is they can, though there could be some re-work of the bolt handle involved.

According to Surplusrifle.com, there is a "No Gunsmith" scope mount available for the M44. Anything other model and I'll let others with more experience answer.

 

[armoredman]

The no gunsmith mount replaces the rear sight, and mounts to the base. It is effective, and doesn't require permanant alteration of a classic rifle.

 

[cookiemonster]

I have seen the scope mounts advertised...but you have to modify the bolt like some Mausers with the straight bolt handle...cut it off, drill, tap and install new bent handle or have a gunsmith cut it off and weld on a new one...

there are also some reproduction PU or PE model scoped sniper rifles with bent OE bolt handles....some are reasonable...300-400...and some are rediculous...over 900...but then that might be for an original...I am happy with the iron sights on my Sako Finn....

what model are you wanting to get? The M-44 or just whatever you can get ahold of?

Darrell

 

[DeputyVaughn]

There are two scope options for the Mosin. The first requires drilling and tapping the receiver and altering the bolt to clear the scope. TAPCO other companies sell this kit for around $50.00. Here's the Tapco pic.

I bought the CDNN scout scope mount and a pistol scope. The mount was 14.99 plus shipping. I bought a cheap NC Star scope (29.95) for the original experiment. I'll buy a better scope when I'm sure I like it enough. I like it so far.

scott

 

[Mike Hull]

Here's some info on the original sniper models. They are still available, by the way.
http://www.mosinnagant.net/finland/Bowser.asp

http://www.gunboards.com/

 

[confed sailor]

look on ebay for a bent bolt body~50$

interordinance of america sells a reproduction of the correct WWII mount with weaver rail~70$ with shipping

stock inletting and 2 tapped holes 50$ even (my gunsmith)

rings and a scope 100$

having a damn cool rifle~ priceless

as for modifying an old rifle, buy 2, keep one stock
and play with the other

 

[Lonestar.45]

Go here for all the info you ever would want on scout mounts for the Mosins:

http://p077.ezboard.com/fparallaxscurioandrelicfirearmsforumsfrm85

 

[hayseed]

Thanks for the info, it'll be awhile before I can purchase another gun. I just wanted to know if it was possible, and my question seems to have been answered. Thank you.

what model are you wanting to get? The M-44 or just whatever you can get ahold of?

My brother in law has a Mosin, but I don't know one from another. What are the differences?

Also, what kind of range are these capable of? Thanks again, this site has been a wealth of info.

 

[confed sailor]

91/30- full size rifle

m38-carbine

m44-carbine with folding bayo

i think it is the m59 that is a cut down 91/30, carbine size sans bayo

get the 91/30, your shoulder will thank you

 

[Redneck Revolver]

like confed said look on ebay. i got all mine (scope, mount, bolt) for about $150. all of it is either ww2 reproduction or original.

 

[Ivy Mike]

The round is capable of hundreds of yards (700-800) however, you start to really see its shortcomings. .308win it is not. It isn't a really flat shooting cartridge and it does bleed energy faster than other rounds. The rifles it is shot from aren't the finest tools on earth either. They really tend to limit the potential of the round.

I can hit torso sized targets with my M44 at 200 yards without too much trouble. The Russian army required them to be accurate to 200 meters. No more, no less.
THey had to shoot and work under the worst conditions possible. They perform admirably in this role, but appear lackluster when confronted with better quality rifles.

 

[noonanda]

I can hit torso sized targets with my M44 at 200 yards without too much trouble. The Russian army required them to be accurate to 200 meters. No more, no less.
THey had to shoot and work under the worst conditions possible. They perform admirably in this role, but appear lackluster when confronted with better quality rifles.

You need to get yourself or try shooting a long rifle, either an M-91/30 or a Finnish M-39 before you count out the Mosin Nagant. Some of these guns shoot ok, and some of em shoot like champs, just like any other gun out there. Yes they are a rugged and simple design, but it doesnt mean they are junk either. I know you didnt say that, but low price does not mean junk just like a high price tag means a tack driver. Carbines seem to shoot real good with a scout scope set-up, my M-38 will shoot 1 1/2 inches at 100 yds if I do my part(she might do better, this is the best I've done). Not bad for a rifle made in 1942. and it likes .308 sized bullets too( I handload for this one)

I currently have 7 mosin nagants (soon to be 8) and they all shoot good, some shoot damn good. most of them shoot better than I can shoot them.

for any non sporterizing mosin questions check out
www.russian-mosin-nagant.com

 

[spartacus2002]

a Finnish M39 is deadly accurate. They were shimmed in the stockand couldn't leave the factory without meeting strict accuracy standards. The trigger on my unissued VKT from 1944 is awesome.