I received this rifle from Classic Arms back on 24th Oct.
I cannot say enough good about my experience with these folks, a pleasure to talk with on the phone, they knew what they had in stock and what I wanted, at my request they handpicked the Tula hex with matching numbers.
I also picked up a sardine can (440rnds) of surplus 147grn Bulgarian light ball FMJBT.
Rifle/accessories were as advertised, rifle/ammo shipped FAST!
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Tula hex, 1934, all matching numbers.
Bore was dark with cosmoline, after initial cleaning it is bright, but not mirror, VG rifling & counter bored.
Bolt had a few very light spots of surface rust, no obvious pits, was very easy to clean up.
Chambers a round very nicely, no rattle, smooth and tight, does not stick.
I bought a set of coin type headspace gauges, and she is good to go.
Wood has the usual minor dings/dents/scuffs, nothing major & no cracks.
I stripped, sanded, stained and sealed it, looks awesome.
Accessories - Bayonet, ammo pouches, sling, oil can, tool pouch/tools, cleaning rod - all in grade A condition.
I'm a happy customer with my 'new to me' MN 91 30.
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Took'er to the range today!
Started at 25 yards, she shot approx 5-6" high, point of aim on a 8" round target was front sight pin on bottom of target and was hitting slightly left & high of center, in 2" group (3 shot groups).
Posted 12" round targets at 100 yards, two targets one above the other with edges touching. Point of aim was front sight pin on bottom edge of lower target, impacts were in lower half of upper target, 3-4" group.
I used a handy black coffee stirrer (that fit nicely over the FSP) to add 3/16" to the front sight pin, posted a single 12" target at 100yrds, POA was bullseye, shots were now impacting approx 2" low, trimmed a 1/16" and was then on target with 3-4" group.
Shot 80 rnds total, managed a couple 2" groups at 100 yards.
She is a keeper
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