Hex receiver

nick112207 · 11-20-2007, 10:42 PM

Whats all the big deal? Seems like people spaz out about Mosin's with the hex receiver on them. Am i missing something?

Mooseman684 · 11-20-2007, 10:50 PM

The Hex receivers are the Oldest and considered Tougher than round ones, which have less Appeal to some Collecters. Hex Receivers look Good !

nick112207 · 11-20-2007, 11:01 PM

how about a hex receiver on a M91/30? anything to be proud of or were there so many of those that it really doesnt matter

Mooseman684 · 11-20-2007, 11:21 PM

I will grab any Hex that is Reasonbly Priced, and research the markings, stampings,etc. Different Arsenals, years, Inspectors marks,which all add up to The History of that Rifle. There are some real Gems still waiting to be found out there. I have round ones too, I just like the Hex .

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toolman · 11-20-2007, 11:27 PM

The hex receivers were only built from 1891 to, I believe, late '37 or early '38 and were never produced at the frantic pace that the round receivers were after the onset of WW 2. Some people swear that the hex receivers are stiffer and more accurate than the round ones, but I can't tell much difference in groups.

nick112207 · 11-21-2007, 12:37 AM

im fairly sure i have a tula made with a hex receiver

toolman · 11-21-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nick112207

im fairly sure i have a tula made with a hex receiver

If you pull the stock off, you will usually find the original year of manufacture stamed on the bottom of the rear tang. My 1946 SAKO M-39 was built on a 1915 receiver.

gandog56 · 11-21-2007, 11:22 AM

I just passed one up because the non hex was 20 bucks cheaper. I bought it to shoot and am not worried a bit about collector value.

SwedeSteve · 11-21-2007, 11:43 AM

It's predominantly a matter of appeal, and they are harder to find.

Big Dog · 11-22-2007, 06:46 PM

They have a quainter appearance. My Hex M91/30 is tighter shooting than my round-receiver Mosins. It's dated 1930.
I also have the Sestroyetsk-built M891 dated 1916.
Both are quite good shooters.
On the other hand, my 1942-dated Finn M39 has an 1895-dated hex receiver - and it shoots like a .410 shotgun.

So I have three Hex-receivered Mosins.

ninwnc · 11-24-2007, 01:15 PM

The Hex receiver also gives a nice flat surface for drilling and tapping for scope mounting. I have two (mine & Her's) and both have the Advanced Tech. scope mounts and bolt handle mod.

Nick

M39SKY · 11-24-2007, 04:23 PM

One day I will weld-close the bridge and move bolt handle behind the bridge to be able to use top-mount scope set up. Hex receiver makes this work more feasible. For this reason I prefer hex receiver.

11-20-2007, 10:42 PM	#1
nick112207 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (0)	Hex receiver Whats all the big deal? Seems like people spaz out about Mosin's with the hex receiver on them. Am i missing something?

11-20-2007, 10:50 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,198 Trader Rating: (0)	The Hex receivers are the Oldest and considered Tougher than round ones, which have less Appeal to some Collecters. Hex Receivers look Good ! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

11-20-2007, 11:21 PM	#4
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,198 Trader Rating: (0)	I will grab any Hex that is Reasonbly Priced, and research the markings, stampings,etc. Different Arsenals, years, Inspectors marks,which all add up to The History of that Rifle. There are some real Gems still waiting to be found out there. I have round ones too, I just like the Hex . Mosin Nagant Models Check it out! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM! Last edited by Mooseman684; 11-20-2007 at 11:24 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

11-20-2007, 11:27 PM	#5
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,310 Trader Rating: (0)	The hex receivers were only built from 1891 to, I believe, late '37 or early '38 and were never produced at the frantic pace that the round receivers were after the onset of WW 2. Some people swear that the hex receivers are stiffer and more accurate than the round ones, but I can't tell much difference in groups. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

11-21-2007, 11:43 AM	#9
SwedeSteve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 8,875 Trader Rating: (0)	It's predominantly a matter of appeal, and they are harder to find. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

11-20-2007, 11:01 PM	#3
nick112207 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (0)	how about a hex receiver on a M91/30? anything to be proud of or were there so many of those that it really doesnt matter

11-21-2007, 12:37 AM	#6
nick112207 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (0)	im fairly sure i have a tula made with a hex receiver

11-21-2007, 11:22 AM	#8
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 3,113 Trader Rating: (0)	I just passed one up because the non hex was 20 bucks cheaper. I bought it to shoot and am not worried a bit about collector value.

11-22-2007, 06:46 PM	#10
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,020 Trader Rating: (0)	They have a quainter appearance. My Hex M91/30 is tighter shooting than my round-receiver Mosins. It's dated 1930. I also have the Sestroyetsk-built M891 dated 1916. Both are quite good shooters. On the other hand, my 1942-dated Finn M39 has an 1895-dated hex receiver - and it shoots like a .410 shotgun. So I have three Hex-receivered Mosins. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables. Last edited by Big Dog; 11-24-2007 at 05:30 PM. Reason: Edited date and added info.

11-24-2007, 01:15 PM	#11
ninwnc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 435 Trader Rating: (0)	The Hex receiver also gives a nice flat surface for drilling and tapping for scope mounting. I have two (mine & Her's) and both have the Advanced Tech. scope mounts and bolt handle mod. Nick

11-24-2007, 04:23 PM	#12
M39SKY Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0)	One day I will weld-close the bridge and move bolt handle behind the bridge to be able to use top-mount scope set up. Hex receiver makes this work more feasible. For this reason I prefer hex receiver.