[Geo M44]

Quote:       Originally Posted by wyattburp

I got a hand select 91/30 from Classic a couple months ago (right before they started advertising the ex-Dragoons separately, and priced higher) and they sent me a 1922 Izzy in BEAUTIFUL condition. It's easily the nicest of the two 91/30's I own (the other was bought by me at a gun show!). They jacked up the price though on the ex-dragoons. I picked mine up for $109 (with hand select fee) and now they are selling them for $130-150 or something like that...Regular 91/30's are selling for the usual price though (under $100, depending)

Note: If I'm not mistaken your 1922 91/30 is actually an M91 dragoon. The first actual 91/30's were circa 1929... BUT there are also some "ex-dragoons" pre dating 1929. Either way good purchase.

Check the markings. Mosin Nagant Rifle Model Identification Guide

[paynetrain]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Geo M44

Have ya cleaned the bore (as in with a bore brush)? My 91/30 looked hopeless until I cleaned it. Turns out the cosmo was hiding the bore. It slugged to .302... and shoots dead nuts accurate.

Yea I cleaned both with 30 cal bore brush, they just look pitted and very worn. I have others that look much better, however for a rifle thats this old there not all gonna be in pristine condition, and I am realizing that.I will keep them, the stocks were some of the best Ive seen. I like refinishing them and Im working on both of the stocks as we speak, I am using Red Mahogony stain and Wipe on poly. Im going to transfer one of my Hex Ex Dragoons barell assembly to one of these stocks, cause it came with a horrible stock but the metal work is awsome.Thanks for the advice.

[gandog56]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Geo M44

Have ya cleaned the bore (as in with a bore brush)? My 91/30 looked hopeless until I cleaned it. Turns out the cosmo was hiding the bore. It slugged to .302... and shoots dead nuts accurate.

.302???

That would seem strange. Think my SMALLEST bore comes out about .3105"