Holy mosin!

[Alaskan Ironworker]

Ive been frequenting the local pawn shops lately looking for some tools of mine that were stolen, when I saw something I never expected to see in my life. A highly engraved hex receiver mosin nagant. Im really really tempted to go back tomorrow and take it home. I have a 1942 mosin already, but Im not real familiar with all the different makes and models. Can anyone tell me anything about this one, and is it worth $350? Could probably get it for $300. Sorry I should’ve taken better pictures.

 

[mshootnit]

I dont know but I think I would snag it, esp. in your neck of the woods.

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

I would buy it just for the sheer lunacy of someone engraving a Mosin, and putting it in a custom stock.

On second look, the bit of serial number I can see on the barrel makes me think it could be an M39 Finn that was restocked.

 

[Pat Riot]

Someone must have really loved their Mosin.
I would think that if some put that amount of effort into a gun like that it’s one of two things.

1. That rifle is such a good shooter that they wanted to dress it up a bit.
   
2. It was a gunsmithing school project.

Either way it is really unique and I would buy it just to find out.

 

[AlexanderA]

Somebody took sporterizing to a whole new level. The checkering, however, is not nearly as well done as the engraving.

 

[Alaskan Ironworker]

I can fix checkering. Its layed out well, but needs to be much deeper. May have been the victim of over-sanding. gonna go look at it again tomorrow.

 

[bannockburn]

Something about a sow's ear and a silk purse come to mind! I think I would buy it just for the sheer novelty of it!

 

[Random 8]

If the bore is really good, I'd probably throw an offer of 300 at it, just for the cool/unique factor. As above, I'm guessing it was a gunsmith school project, or maybe just a bored gunsmith.

 

[LoonWulf]

yeah I don't really care for mosins, but I'd buy that. The one I sporterized was smooth, accurate, and fun to shoot.....just took a few hours of polishing and tuning.
That ones nice enough it would probably be worth the effort.

 

[Sneakshot92]

Ive been frequenting the local pawn shops lately looking for some tools of mine that were stolen, when I saw something I never expected to see in my life. A highly engraved hex receiver mosin nagant. Im really really tempted to go back tomorrow and take it home. I have a 1942 mosin already, but Im not real familiar with all the different makes and models. Can anyone tell me anything about this one, and is it worth $350? Could probably get it for $300. Sorry I should’ve taken better pictures.

But It!
I have had 8 or 9 mosins and currently have two. One is decent looking that i stripped the Cosmo off a few months ago. Drops moa groups at 100 with crappy surplus ammo. Can't wait to tailor a load to this one!
The other is a beat to hell Chinese m53 that I call my 'fire breathing dragon'. It shoots ok-ish, 4 inch groups at 100.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

I'd have to see it over-all and the breech-to-crown but based upon the pictures you are showing - if I only saw those and it was close - I'd go down to look at it. Between the price and what you've already shown, I'd be seriously intrigued.

But then, I have a soft-spot for over-loved milsurp guns.

Todd.

 

[Kookla]

Someone liked that rifle enough to put all that effort into it. I think it's pretty cool.

 

[Meeks36]

Offer them $275 cash money. And buy a box of ammo. You know they gave less then $100 for it. Worst they can say is no.

 

[Alaskan Ironworker]

My uncle is a good friend of the owner, hes goin to pick it up for me today, likely for a very good price. When I have my hands on it I promise some better pics.

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

I will be looking forward to pics !

 

[MedWheeler]

Alaskan Ironworker writes:

My uncle is a good friend of the owner, hes goin to pick it up for me today, likely for a very good price.

He'd better be picking it up for himself (question 1 on the 4473.) He can then gift it to you later.

 

[tactikel]

Heck yes buy it, shoot it for 3-4 years. When tuna can ammo dries up sell it for $250.

 

[Sistema1927]

I would be interested in seeing pics of the muzzle/front sight area, as well as the whole.

 

[Paul R Zartman]

Exactly where is it....

 

[Alaskan Ironworker]

Ok I got it, cost me $265. Pretty sweet deal. Only real identifying marks are small stars. One punched on the bottom of the bolt,and trigger guard. Also a triangle on top of the bolt. Decent Iron sights, decent bore, and came with a leather double ammo pouch and 60 rounds. No rust anywhere, but the stock has some cracks Ill have to glue. Heres some more eye candy! Also the pawn guy said the engraving and stock were done in japan.

 

[MosinT53Hunter]

Someone really loved their Mosin. Amazing scroll work, and jeweled bolt to boot! I would have snagged that too.

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

How 'bout that! I'd sure love to know its history.

It'll be interesting to see how it shoots for you.

Todd.

 

[Slamfire]

Amazing find! I think someone put $1000 in to that rifle. I estimate $350 for the stock, $300 for bolt turn down, sight installation and bluing. I have no idea what engraving costs, but it has to be hundreds.

You got a deal!!!

 

[Alaskan Ironworker]

I cant in good faith shoot it until i put a bunch of work into the stock, and I really dont have time now. I might get a plastic stock in the meantime. Theres a crack in the tang, and wood just forward of the trigger is split clean through. Might do a cross bolt and plug with a piece of ebony, Ive always liked the way that looks. Hows aftermarket stock compatibility between hex and round receivers?

 

[GunnyUSMC]

If I remember correctly, a good many Mosins were done like this in Japan in the 60’s and early 70’s. They were marked towards service members on R&R.
It was a few years back when they came up in a topic at Gunboards.