Favorite model of Mosin-Nagant MOVED TO C&R Forums

[Southern_Shark]

Which one do you prefer:

The 1891 (the original Russian model)?
The M-44 Carbine:
The M-39 (from the North Country)?
The M-91 made in the USA (Remington or Westinghouse)
One of the other models?


-SS

[Zoom]

Polish M44. It's the best made of the Mosin's. Any of the shorter rifles (M38 or M44) leave you bruised and battered, because they're lighter thus more recoil. I have fun having one hammer my shoulder. They also create nice fireballs.

[mriddick]

I've owned them all from a 1892 M91 to a 1970 M39, with a spattering of dragoons, M24 stepped, P26, M27, M28, M28/30, M39, M91/30, 91/59, and M44's, about every thing except a M38 and a 1907 (smile). I like shooting the M39 for stock fit and sights but my heart still goes out to my matching finn capture M91/30 1939, my first mosin and still the best. For some strange reason I am looking for a nice M38.

[redfish]

It's a toss-up between my 91/59 and my Polish M44. My next Mosin will be either a M38 or a Finn Mosin.

[Richard Simmons]

Don't get me wrong, I love my 1952 Polish M-44 but my M-39 is a rifle through and through.

[srv656sxx]

WOO WOO!!!

Go M39!!!

Shawn

[KO5A]

Gun has b een used on two different sides, mebbe 3,
of wars, some of them started gun-life in the late 1890's,
updated and accuraized by the Finns in WWII.
They look pretty cool. (have to admit the M-44 is awefully ugly).
Can mount a scope (on the rear site mount) and deer hunt with it.
So can your kids, and their kids, long after you're gone.
What a gun, I'm glad they brought some over in time for
me!
Maybe I'll get a few more.

[slushweasel]

It's gotta be the M-44, Russkie manufacture. Any rifle that gets more accurate with the bayonet on and extended gets my vote.

[whos2kno]

i with you slushweasel M-44 russkie
:D

[Mister Krinkov]

Tough decision between the M44 and the M39, my friend has an M39 and it is of very good quality. My M44 looks great and shoots great though..

[REDSTAR]

Finn M39
Polish M44
Chinese Type 53 just because you don't see tons of them.

[weevil]

My 91/59, its the most accurate, it not as awkward as the 91/30s, and no bayonet to mess with like the M44s.

[srv656sxx]

M39's still winnin!! YAAA!!!

Shawn

[Schuetzenman]

Yes Shawn, I too feel the M39 Fin is best of the Mosin Nagant world. Hey do you have one of the Inter Ordnance M89 repo bayonets yet? They are pretty good looking, wood could fit a bit better on the grips but, it looks reasonable in quality for what a military bayonet should look like. The one I have came unsharpened, so I've yet to sharpen it and see what the steel quality is like. It comes with a rivet reinforced gray green leather sheath. Sort of a bowie point design.

[lordtraderx]

I like the M44 carbine myself. I hate lugging around rifles that double as skiis.

[Southern_Shark]

Looks like the M-39 won. I can vouch for my M-39. Its a great rifle. The M-44 made a good run there at the end. I admit its funky looking. :cool:


-SouthernShark

[Gearhead222]

Dear Fellow Members-OTS,but Dennis Kroh was selling M-39 Repro bayos w/ sheaths for around $100.00.These are Chinese replicas,but VERY nice.Fit and finish are superb.Locked in solid on my VKT.
Back to the poll,the BEST Mosin-Nagant is my 1915 SA marked Tula M1891.Not because she is the most accurate (2-3 inches at 300 feet),but because she required the most TLC.Had to buy the barrelled action from Rick Reich ,refinish a 1916 Sestroryetsk stock and buy a TAPCO repro cleaning rod for her.These guns are SWEET when they look brand new-and I have 7 Mosin-Nagants:)My .02 worth-Gearhead

[Southern_Shark]

Originally posted by Gearhead222
Dear Fellow Members-OTS,but Dennis Kroh was selling M-39 Repro bayos w/ sheaths for around $100.00.These are Chinese replicas,but VERY nice.Fit and finish are superb.Locked in solid on my VKT.

InterOrdnance has them for $39.95


-SouthernShark

[Dogg of Demise]

Hmmmm my favorite? Any one I currently have in my hands with a bunch of ammo to expend!!!!

[derek huffman, azexarms]

I'm sure whatever kind SS owns will be declared the "best" and all others will be deemed to have "sucked".

I see a pattern forming here.

D. www.azexarms.com

[Southern_Shark]

Originally posted by derek huffman, azexarms
I'm sure whatever kind SS owns will be declared the "best" and all others will be deemed to have "sucked".

I see a pattern forming here.


Yeah I normally do my homework and buy the best. That's a good point.



-SouthernShark

[buttrap]

Ok, so Im sick and like Remingtons.

[Dogg of Demise]

Originally posted by derek huffman, azexarms
I'm sure whatever kind SS owns will be declared the "best" and all others will be deemed to have "sucked".

I see a pattern forming here.

D. www.azexarms.com


Ummm are you saying ya want to refinish $40.00 rifles?
Hows that work, on a slideing price scale? Lets see does that mean you'll park one for 10 bucks :p

[whos2kno]

srv656s

looks like we have a tie so far 21 to 21

[whos2kno]

22 to 21 hummm

[AK-NOW]

M-44 Russian :)

[YankeeWhite]

I only have experience with the Russian M-44, and the M-39, but I like the M-39. A lot more accurate, nicer finish work on the parts, and feels like a rifle. Plinking at 100 yards with surplus Russian ammo I had a nice fist size group after shooting and shooting and shooting. Capable of more I know. Can't beat if for fifty bucks.

[Ezra Coli]

Well, my 2 cent isn't worth the zinc its stamped in, but here it is anyway...

I have a sweet M44, Russian, beautiful with 95-100% Blue, perfect bore, ect... Its my favorite shooter because it has little collector value as far as Mosins go. But it isn't the best Mosin. The Finn M-39 I used to have, before I sold it off not realizing what I was doing :( was heavier (read: less felt recoil), a bit sturdier, better built, smoother, all around much more accurate, and it was only in VG condition. It was a nice warm colored B barrel too, can't believe its gone (didn't know jack about them then, just bought it cause it was there).

But, if the M-44 was THE best, why can you buy a nearly NEW M44 for $50, and you can hardly get a junker M-39 for the same dough? Most decent condition M-39s are around $70-100 these days. Sure, there were more M44s made, more recently, and the M39s are more collectible, but the Finn guns have the reputation that people pay for, seek out, and generally go crazy over. Heck, even a Finn M91 is a better gun that a native M91. Seems the Finns had higher standards, no?

I love my M44, don't get me wrong. Its a literal blast to shoot. Ugly as sin on steroids, but sweet shooting and an eye opener on the range. But my vote goes to the Finns, hands down.

[srv656sxx]

Originally posted by whos2kno
srv656s

looks like we have a tie so far 21 to 21

NOOOO!!! The M39 is losing!!

Shawn

[spencer]

What Rifle were all those Russians lugging around in Enemy at the Gate?

[Ezra Coli]

Originally posted by spencer
What Rifle were all those Russians lugging around in Enemy at the Gate?

M91s and M91/30s, and some PPsh I think. Saw a few Nagant revolvers too.

[Rodion Maksimovich]

In Enemy At The Gates, I saw at least:

M91/30
M1910 Maxim
PPSh-41
Nagant Revolver
TT-33
M91/30 Sniper

What were the naval infantry carrying? Can't remember if they were carbines or SVTs. Plus the patrol boat had a Dshk or bigger gun, can't remember.

[Penguin]

I would have to go with the M91/30 of Russian manufacture. Nice balance not to heavy not to light. Nice sights and acurate.

[Bourgeois]

I'm a finlander.

[Titan Tom]

I voted M44 'cause my Pole '52 shoots so damn SWEET.

However, I may change in the near future, as my new M39 arrived TODAY, and I won't be able to get it to the range for a week or so.

[pahrumpcaveman]

I have a Polish M44 and two M39's a Sako SK.Y and a VKT . Even though I like carbines allot something about having to fix bayonets to get it to shoot right bothers me . Probably because with the bayonet out it's just as long as a rifle thus defeating the beauty of a carbine .Of the two 39's I would have to say I like my Sako the most . I am going with the 39's .

[pahrumpcaveman]

Oh ya If you realy want top notch Negant check out a real PU sniper they are frekin cool. Wish I had one .:D

[hardcorps1775]

the original for the uniqueness. i have a russian made 1916 dated model...

southern shark, what's up with the million gunowner march??? how about a million american march during the vacation season next year?

[AJ Dual]

My particualr favorite Mosin-Nagant Is the $59 1955 Iszhvesk arsenal Russian M44 thats sitting at Dunham's sports right now because my NICS came back as "delayed".

ARRRRRRRRGH:mad:

It's the first time that's ever happened. And on the least expensive gun I've ever bought to boot.

Sheesh. What I get for not submitting my C&R FFL yet, I guess.

I'm gonna go through the same hell with that FR-8 I want real bad too, I just know it.

Andrew

[8dDUCE]

M-39 "B" barrel. This weapon has all the class of a more expensive weapon. Once you shoot an M-39 you will agree. I love all Mosins, But the FEEL of the 39 is just right!;) 8dDUCE.

[whos2kno]

M-44 38:D
m-39 36

[Penguin]

Originally posted by pahrumpcaveman
Oh ya If you realy want top notch Negant check out a real PU sniper they are frekin cool. Wish I had one .:D

They are great I love mine.:cool:

[Falcon 17]

Like them all, but like the muzzle blast best from the M44.:D

[neilwest]

1/ DRAGOON!!!!!!

[Antares]

Originally posted by Penguin
I would have to go with the M91/30 of Russian manufacture. Nice balance not to heavy not to light. Nice sights and acurate.

What the penguin said.

[Scoupe]

Can't get enough of those M39s. M44s are fun, but the 39 just feels right.

[Richard Simmons]

Since my reply of July 01 I've recently acquired two M27's. They have successfully replaced my M39 VKT as my favorite MN. they are superb in every way.

[Fingolfen]

Nothing looks cooler than an 1891/30 with the bayonet...

[Pro-Pain]

For comfort of shooting i like M39s, probably one of the most comfotable stocks ever. However the look and feel of a 91/30 beats it, i cant help it its just so nice :)

[Fingolfen]

What Rifle were all those Russians lugging around in Enemy at the Gate?

1891/30's - but they probably should have all had the bayonets fixed. No one had their bayonet on the rifle.

Some sources say that Jude Law's character was using a model 1891, but I couldn't see any difference between it an an 1891/30 sniper version... I could be wrong though...

[bas]

Other:

m91/30 PU Sniper!

[BILL3542]

my like new 1947 russian M44,but then my 2 war production M38s shoot just as well.the muzzle flash on these shorties with albanian or russian surplus has everyone at range looking at you like your nuts.

[Zee]

I prefer the original M91s
None ofthe other rifles have nearly the history, nor the 'crude elegance' that the M91s have. I have 3 M91s, 4 91/30s and no others, altho I do need some of the more uncommon variations and an M38, but have no urge to own an M44. (I think it's the bayonet LOL)

[5.45 freak]

my favorite- the original 91 especially pre 1900s year dates and unfinned if you can find any(good luck)

[harris hawk]

M39's mighty fine on the line :D ! Michael

[PeachTreeCreek]

I cant believe the m39 isnt winning in this poll hands down. once you have a finn, all others pale in comparison

[Shadow700]

M91 Finn rebuild with 43 Tikki barrel is the most accurate firearm I own. Everybody that shoots it wants it.
Rob

[M1Fox]

I would have to go w/ the Russian M38. Short and handy. Mine shoots into
1" at 100yrds and I don't even have to extend the bayo like on my M44.
And for $49 bucks its always there behind the truck seat. ;)

[Ezra Coli]

I cant believe the m39 isnt winning in this poll hands down. once you have a finn, all others pale in comparison

Most people vote for what they have, not really wanting to give the nod to something they don't have, or they just think their stuff is best. You know how it is with polls.

Seeing that the Finns are the most expensive Mosins, it follows that the cheaper ones are more plentiful and so would win a poll.

That said, I love the finns, but I really love the older original 91s, for the history. If its a Finn rework of an oldie, all the better.

[ubersoldate]

Out of my 5 Mosins, the 91/59 is my new favorite..

[Negative Creep]

Gotta agree with Ubersoldate, 91/59

[NRAJOE]

M39 Finn hands down...superb...

[Dick S]

M28 with M91's...all six of them...a close 2nd. Who needs those modern guns made after 1930!

[Gewehrnut]

I love them all, but my M28 with the two piece stock has a beauty that can't be denied. For some reason that rifle just snags me. Of course, I have a beat to hell Russian M-44 that looks like it's seen some action that is one of my favorites. No way to tell what action, if any, that it may have seen, of course, but if that little carbine could talk...

[ubersoldate]

I love my 91/59s but lately Ive been fond of a type 53 I found with PERFECT wood I picked up at J/G...
So damn solid, and very smooth action, and it shoots great for a Chinese.

Everyweek I fall in love with another mosin though :big:

Ive been looking to get a M27 for a while, cant find em anywhere, anyone have any leads??

[smittylite]

I had to say "Some other model" because the best is the.....

.....Polish Mosin-Nagant wz.1891/98/25 Short Rifle.


Why you ask??

because it is chambered in 7.92mm . :D

[ubersoldate]

I had to say "Some other model" because the best is the.....

.....Polish Mosin-Nagant wz.1891/98/25 Short Rifle.


Why you ask??

because it is chambered in 7.92mm . :D

Shut up smitty.
Everytime I think my mosin collection is coming to a end I learn of another.... :losingit:

BUUUUUUTTTTTTT,
Fate shined on me today,
I stopped in Bear arms just now, and there on the rack a PERFECT FR8 sat waiting....
$140 OTD.....
Twice as nice as the one I saw at the show....
Damn...
I need to rent a place just to start storing all the c/rs :encore:

[smittylite]

Shut up smitty.
Everytime I think my mosin collection is coming to a end I learn of another.... :losingit:

BUUUUUUTTTTTTT,
Fate shined on me today,
I stopped in Bear arms just now, and there on the rack a PERFECT FR8 sat waiting....
$140 OTD.....
Twice as nice as the one I saw at the show....
Damn...
I need to rent a place just to start storing all the c/rs :encore:

Sweet on the FR8 :up:

Hey there is another Mosin too, an Austrian one chambered in 8x50R. Just thought I'd add that. :D

I'll have 2 more C&R's up for sale soon, keep your eyes open. ;)

Oh yeah, at the gunshow today, that guy with the AR-180 was there. Price increase :( . Anyway, there were 5 there, all priced out of my range. I do have a line on one that is priced as a 180B.

[ubersoldate]

Sweet on the FR8 :up:

Hey there is another Mosin too, an Austrian one chambered in 8x50R. Just thought I'd add that. :D

I'll have 2 more C&R's up for sale soon, keep your eyes open. ;)

Oh yeah, at the gunshow today, that guy with the AR-180 was there. Price increase :( . Anyway, there were 5 there, all priced out of my range. I do have a line on one that is priced as a 180B.

Only a matter of time bro, it will come to you!

What gunshow, why wasnt I told of this????

Where and what did you get...





And more importantly what are you selling????

[smittylite]

Termark show, smaller one at the coliseum. Next week is the Mesa one at Centennial Hall.

came home with a couple reloading dies and a massive headache. :)

I'll let you know soon enough. :D

[ARMACK]

Of The 3 Mosins I Own I Would Have To Give The Nod To My M-38.

[AKMS]

My favorite is the Chinese Type-53 Carbine version of the Russian M-1944 Carbine. I finally found one after a long search, that was made in 1956, the Year I was born. The Type-53 is the only M-44 Made in 1956, and only Mosin-Nagant Period! that was made in that year. I was very lucky to find one just in Good Condition, with 75%Plus Blueing and most rare of all in a 1956 Gun, all Matching Number's. very happy. The Type-53 was the last of the Mosin-Nagant's, after a 3 year break, they came back to make it one more year in 1960. According to the Guy I got it from, Don Bell of Omega Weapon's in Tucson, Ariz. Execpt for the 1960 Made's Type-53's, which had been made for mostly Export only! The Chinese had buried the lot of them in the Ground, and dug them up in the Early 80's to sell them to Navy Arm's, and other's during the time they were starting to sell AK' s and SKS Carbine's, Tokarev and Makarov Pistol's. That is why so many are found with mis-matched Bolt's, as the Bolt's were buried seperately, and the Chinese did not want to rematch up all the Numbered Bolt's to the Carbine's. Add to that, the fact that only 54,000 1956 Type-53's were made, you can see how happy I am to find a all matching Gun. They were started in Jan, 56 at the 4 million range, and were made for just 2 Month's, reason for this is, that year, the SKS and AK were coming out, which mean's with my Serial Number of: 4045481 mine was made in February, 1956. I was born on 8 April, 1956, this is my keeper, I am happy to say I am in better shape than the Carbine. Paul

[Cpl Punishment]

M91 -- The original and the best.
M91/30 -- close second.

Long rifles are the way to go.

[Cacique500]

M39.

The rest are all wannabe's. ;)

[Schuetzenman]

NOOOO!!! The M39 is losing!!

Shawn

That's only because there are more recent 91/30 owners and the supply of M39 Finnish rifles is dried up. They are just ignorant of the facts because they don't own an M39. To own the M39 is to realize the best of the Mosin world.

M39.

The rest are all wannabe's. ;)


So very true! :D

[ubersoldate]

That's only because there are more recent 91/30 owners and the supply of M39 Finnish rifles is dried up. They are just ignorant of the facts because they don't own an M39. To own the M39 is to realize the best of the Mosin world.
:D


Yup!

Ive got a 1968 m39 that out shoots my $1000 dollar deer rifle all day.
And I got it for $180

[LPdrumKnot]

I've only got my M38 to go by, so that's what gets my vote. I plan on getting a 91/30 at the beginning of the year from my buddy's dad's shop in Logan, WV. I'll recast my vote after that.

I've also got 2 questions for anyone who may be able to help:

1) Is there an offset scope mount available for the 91/30 that would save the trouble of modifying the stock?

2) Does anyone know of any place to find Hungarian 7.62x54r? I hear it has a catchy, eye-pleasing white flash.

[johnl]

You can get scope mounts that replace the rear sight. Fairly easy to install, no permanent modification to rifle.

Aimsurplus has the yellow tip, plus you'd be supporting a board sponsor.

[Bettendorf]

Seems our main supplier of M39s let me down bout' 10 minutes ago. They lost a copy of my ID card and I can't buy form them til' I get a fax to them. I dislike how people lose things....

[DragonX587]

I would have to give my vote to the m-38

[Bettendorf]

Seems our main supplier of M39s let me down bout' 10 minutes ago. They lost a copy of my ID card and I can't buy form them til' I get a fax to them. I dislike how people lose things....

Nevermind, they're cool now.

[#1Krink]

My vote goes to the M39 !
I would say the Russians designed a perfect rifle,
But the "Finn's" finished it !!!
Most accurate,crisp cleaner trigger,better sights !
Oh,and the wood.....Don't get me started!!!!!

[jhrobert]

M39.

The rest are all wannabe's. ;)


This is far from the truth. I love the M27, M28 and M28/30's. They shoot just as nice as the M39's. The best part is the M28/30 can be reloaded in .308.






The Boltman

That's only because there are more recent 91/30 owners and the supply of M39 Finnish rifles is dried up. They are just ignorant of the facts because they don't own an M39. To own the M39 is to realize the best of the Mosin world.




So very true! :D

Not true, There are 10,000 M39's waiting to be sold in the US. WGA brought them in. TNGUNS has them for sale from what I have been told. WGA is having a few problems right now ??? and is only selling antique guns.



The Boltman

[capfitrus]

91/30. My '39 Tula is a tack driver, not to mention so sweet and smooth to fire.

[02limitedX]

I like my m44, havent shot anyother MNs.

[Demon5Romeo]

What is the best Mosin-Nagant? A question like that is enough to make your mind melt down and your brains leak out of your ears. I love then all. I have more Mosin-Nagants that anything else. My Finnish M39 shoots the best out of all of them with my M27 a close second. My 91/30s will keep pace with a 98K and I really like the looks of the ones with laminated stocks. I have a 91/30 sniper that is a real joy. I feel like I go back in time every time I shoot it. Then the carbines. I love the carbines. M44 are cheap, accurate, handy and point very well. Again, I like the looks of the ones with laminated stocks. My Polish one is a beauty and my Hungrian one has a personality of its own. M38s have all the qualities of the M44 but are balanced just right. M91/59s are just different enough from the M38s that it makes them truely unique, and rare enough the be real jewels. I can't pick which is the best. They all are.

[AKguy1985]

M44 russian is my fave, but i wanna get a M39 finn

[Zee]

OK, now I have a favorite Mosin Nagant!! :)

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[johnl]

Dang Zee!!!! :yeah: :up: :the man:

[woodsracer12345]

Mine would have to be the 1955 all matching, perfect condition Polish M44 I bought at a pawn shop for fifty bucks. :ywoot :ywoot

The dumbass behind the counter said it was a complete redo and wasnt worth squat...I bought it...than told him different...he wasnt to happy

[micmacman]

for performance,looks,or design?

[stinkyrat]

mostly the 91/30 types, although if I saw right some of the soldiers on board one of the boats had M-44's.

My favorite is the M-44 types, get some of that polish steel core stuff and that shit puts out one helluva fire ball pretty much every shot, and the boom has to make one of the deepest boom I've ever heard.

91/30 is next on my list though.

Stinkyrat

[Doug59]

I got them all,but I must go with my M-39s. They are the cream of the crop.

I got PU rifle and scope but I like my M-39s more.

I have own them all down thur the years.I have shot them hunted with them.traded them sold them bought them.But that M-39.Thats the one for me.

[hybriDatsun350z]

Finnish M-39. There is no contest in my eyes...