Picked up another one

[Unheard]

Well the gun show was in town again, and while there I picked up another "collectable". It's a 1944 Mosin Nagant M38.

Not mine, but a M38

This is to complement the M91 that I have had for quite a few years now.

Again, not mine, but a M91

Just thought I would share with you guys who are interested.

Update:
Took the M38 to the range last night. This thing is a blast to shoot. The muzzle flash is about 1 1/2' in diameter and the concusion shockwave afterwords will rattle your internal organs. When I fired the first shot, I had people coming over from the other booths trying to figure out what the hell just went off. It was that loud. It does kick a bit harder than the M91, which was to be expected, as it is a smaller, and slightly lighter gun. For being over 60 years old, it was still a very accurate weapon from the short distance that I got to fire it (the indoor range I go to is a max of 25yds.) I plan on taking it out to the outdoor range this weekend to see how well it fairs over longer distances.

 

[jlee]

:thumbsup:😀

I need to get some photos of my latest aquisition too..

 

[BlueWeasel]

Very nice.

 

[Unheard]

Bump for the work crew (I know guns are of more interest to you guys).

 

[mwmorph]

excellent guns. how much does ammo cost you?(or maybe you're smart and you dont shoot your antiques)

 

[K1052]

Is the M38 in a correct stock or M44 stock?

Mosins are addictive, I think I have 20 or so currently.

 

[Unheard]

Originally posted by: mwmorph
excellent guns. how much does ammo cost you?(or maybe you're smart and you dont shoot your antiques)

While the gun(s) may be old, it's definitely not fragile 🙂. Both take 7.62x54R ammunition, which runs ~$130 for 880 military surplus rounds.

Originally posted by: K1052
Is the M38 in a correct stock or M44 stock?

Mosins are addictive, I think I have 20 or so currently.

AFAIK it is in the correct stock.

 

[Unheard]

Update:

Took the M38 to the range last night. This thing is a blast to shoot. The muzzle flash is about 1 1/2' in diameter and the concusion shockwave afterwords will rattle your internal organs. When I fired the first shot, I had people coming over from the other booths trying to figure out what the hell just went off. It was that loud. It does kick a bit harder than the M91, which was to be expected, as it is a smaller, and slightly lighter gun. For being over 60 years old, it was still a very accurate weapon from the short distance that I got to fire it (the indoor range I go to is a max of 25yds). I plan on taking it out to the outdoor range this weekend to see how well it fairs over longer distances.

 

[harrkev]

Originally posted by: Unheard
Both take 7.62x54R ammunition, which runs ~$130 for 880 military surplus rounds.

Is that the corrosive stuff? I know that they are "supposed" to shoot corrosive ammo, but I avoid that stuff like the plague. I guess that I don't like being forced to clean my rifles withing ten minutes of shooting.

So, how much does a Mosin Nagant go for? I have seen them for about $110 at a local store, but I have no idea if that is a great price or a terrible one.

 

[SlowSpyder]

I have a Mossin as well. They are CHEAP. I think mine was $100 at the gun show. Ammo is pretty affordable as well, I get my plinking ammo from www.ammoman.com. Fun to shoot as a cheap gun.

 

[Unheard]

Originally posted by: harrkev

Originally posted by: Unheard
Both take 7.62x54R ammunition, which runs ~$130 for 880 military surplus rounds.

Is that the corrosive stuff? I know that they are "supposed" to shoot corrosive ammo, but I avoid that stuff like the plague. I guess that I don't like being forced to clean my rifles withing ten minutes of shooting.

So, how much does a Mosin Nagant go for? I have seen them for about $110 at a local store, but I have no idea if that is a great price or a terrible one.

Ya, from what I have read, all the ammo available for it is corrosive, so you have to clean after every shooting. Not a problem by me, as I have a habit of doing that anyways for all my other guns. I picked mine up for $125 OTD @ the gun show in great condition.