[Da Mc]

This is a same situation I found myself in and received numerous replies on. They all boil down to one thing and that's cleaning it really good before shooting it for the first time. I have cycled the actions of many Mosins in the stores and found some to stick about 3/4 the way open. Stay away from those. Look for one out of the box that has a smooth action from the get go out of the box. Then take it home and clean out the cosmoline(preservative grease) out of the bore and especially the chamber and headspace area of the chamber. There is a good video of the process on utube if you can look it up it's very helpful. The one I have is awesome and have no problems with it sticking as long as you keep it clean. Good luck with yours.

[lovemonkey269]

i work in Williston ND we have a sporting goods (gun shop / gas station) that has good 91/30 for $99 picked one up with some ammo and have been out to the range targets up to 700 yrds could hit the 500 open sight no problem about the size of a med dog easy to clean my girls fired it (one cant hit the inside of a barn the other was hitting 300) think it was the best buy in a long time (still love my M1 grand more)

[typicalguy]

question for yall i just got a mosin nagant its literally my first gun and ima start takin it apart to clean out the cosmoline soon but do i need to remove the recoil bolt? i ask this because on these exploded diagrams i found it says there is risk of damage while removing. any helpful tips would be most welcomed most welcomed indeed.

[1942mosin]

Quote:       Originally Posted by racdrof

Went to a local gun shop this morning, looking for a Russian SKS, which they didn't have. Seen a Russian Mosin Nagant 7.62X54. I know nothing about these rifles just the name. Swapped a pistol scope, rings and mount (had no use for them anymore). From the markings on the rifle it's a Izhevsk (Soviet Union), behind the rear sights it's stamped 1937. Stocks a little rough, no major dents or scratches, finish is off in a few places, 48 1/2" long. Like I said I know nothing about them, like where is the safety. I gave $20.00 difference for it. Did I do OK or did I get took?

Also, if your mosin is loaded...an you have the safe on an want to take the safe off....do it with care, don't just tap the bolt handle. It is concievable that it could fire. I don't want to insult anyones intelligents, it's just a good reminder.

[LVL38PREPPER]

Quote:       Originally Posted by ravenblood

i have just bought mosin nagant and i fired 15 times and now the bolt is stuck shut. and it will knoe open. can anyone help me.

YouTube - "Sticky Mosin Nagant Bolt? Making your Mosin Rock part 1" M91/30 M38 M44 M39 Finnish Russian

YouTube - "Sticky Mosin Nagant Bolt? Making your Mosin Rock part 1" M91/30 M38 M44 M39 Finnish Russian

[Oddgunner]

I KNOW. I KNOW. I have lost my mind, but I cant help it. My son has some interest in becoming a gun smith so I decided to buy something he could work on without hurting so I bought a 91/30. (I did not want him taking apart the marlin 56/22 I got him for Christmas). Now this thing has gotten out or hand.
I thought it would be a to clean and shoot, but could I stop there NOOO. I ordered a Boyds thumb hole laminate stock, Timney trigger, scope mounts and bolt conversion kit. (after seeing my son try to work the safety on the rifle I thought the Timney was in order) they have a thumb slide built on them. All that said the rifle I payed $100 for at the gun show will become the most priceless gun in my safe. It has given me many hours of precious time with my son. Thank you to all the people that have posted so much good info on these site to help a dad like me.