[xtreme0915]

Hello all, this is my first time posting on the forums. I just bought my first Mosin Nagant 91/30 and I am in love with it. Unfortunately upon deeply inspecting it I found a possible problem with my barrel. Where the rim of the ammunition meets the barrel there appears to be something wrong. I will post a picture to give you a better idea.



Any info or advice is appreciated. Also note when I fired the rifle previously, it fired flawlessly.

[gandog56]

I swear that almost looks like a piece of rim from an old fired cartridge that looks like it separated from the case and did not eject. Is it the same color or a different color from the rest of the chamber?

[CopperniX]

it looks like what Gan said either a partial stuck rim or a half-a$$ attempt to re chamber it by making the receiver area smaller

[xtreme0915]

It is the same color as the barrel. I apolagize for the poor picture quality. I looks like part of the metal just broke to be honest

[CopperniX]

Well does it chamber and fire right?

[xtreme0915]

I have only put about 20 rounds through it, but it worked great. I didn't notice anything strange while chanmbering a round or firing.

[CopperniX]

Well then if that piece seems solid and in no danger or popping out and since you've said it fires well you should be ok Honestly now that ive looked hard at it, it seems to be just a piece to securely hold the chambered round.

[xtreme0915]

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate the quick replies also. I officially have been claimed my Mosinitis
t(^_^t) I ordered a sardine can of surplus ammo today too. I can't wait for next weekend

[CopperniX]

I was gunna look at mine and check till i realized that mine is still at the gunsmiths.

[johnott1994]

That is the extractor cut.

[tmanbuckhunter]

Quote:       Originally Posted by johnott1994

that is the extractor cut.

ding ding ding ding ding!!!!!

[xtreme0915]

Thanks guys. This being my first firearm like this I am just being a little anal I guess =P

[Paper]

Quote:       Originally Posted by xtreme0915

Thanks guys. This being my first firearm like this I am just being a little anal I guess =P

Always better to be careful than sorry.. It's an old gun, and it's best to inspect and ask if there's something that seems out of the ordinary..

[Cyrano]

Only thing looks wrong with that chamber and the locking groove is that it needs a good cleaning. Get yourself some mineral spirits, picks, Q-Tips and Simichrome and get at it!

[xtreme0915]

Thanks for the input everybody. Just thought I would update you with a little pic of my baby. =]

[R5CYA]

haven't seen one yet i didn't like!

[xtreme0915]

Quote:       Originally Posted by R5CYA

haven't seen one yet i didn't like!

I think you speak for the majority of us ;D

[Super Toaster]

OMG I know somebody with the same table and chairs.... creepy

I wonder how soon it will be for mosins to cover the table

[xtreme0915]

Quote:      

I wonder how soon it will be for mosins to cover the table

Hopefully sooner than later ;D I'm already addicted.

[Mosin Shooter]

I'm still down on the count with two, but one never stops hunting.