Mosin ID Help

Dead-Nuts-Zero · February 15, 2010, 01:30 AM

Had to see what all the buzz is about with the Mosin, picked one up for a few bucks, know very little about them. However I have spent several hours online looking for my Mosin style, but can't seem to narrow it down.

Its a 91/30 style. The biggest roadblock is the receiver has modern etched codes on it. RSSR, 94/30 C'ville IL, etc. I am guessing this is import markings. The 94/30 has me stumped...what is this, can't find anything like that anywhere I have looked or searched.

I think its a Tula, has a hex with the star & arrow, 1929 under the star, has the smooth rails on the rear sight (not the scalloped or saw tooth style). Looking over the exterior of the rifle w/magnifying glass, there are probably 25+ different stamps/markings/codes etc. Have not pulled the stock yet. Overall, I think its in good or better condition, no rust, wood is solid, barrel looks good other than the crown is not showing crisp/sharp rifling, probably cleaning rod damage.

Spent hours in 7.63x54r.net, unable to find anything thats close. So I am thinking it has different wood than the original?

Its too much to post all the details, but would like to know of any other sources where I can look online to try to ID this rifle.

One last problem...I think I want another Mosin, its plenty of fun to shoot, the research frustrating but kinda fun. Hope to get out where I can open it up on 200 - 300 yds.

Lavid2002 · February 15, 2010, 01:59 AM

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l.cutler · February 15, 2010, 06:02 AM

Sounds like a typical Tula hex receiver 91/30. What is different about the wood?

MikeG · February 15, 2010, 08:12 PM

Importers have made mistakes in their stamps before. The "94/30" is probably close enough to 91/30 for a warehouse flunky

February 15, 2010, 01:30 AM	#1
Dead-Nuts-Zero Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2004 Posts: 579	Mosin ID Help Had to see what all the buzz is about with the Mosin, picked one up for a few bucks, know very little about them. However I have spent several hours online looking for my Mosin style, but can't seem to narrow it down. Its a 91/30 style. The biggest roadblock is the receiver has modern etched codes on it. RSSR, 94/30 C'ville IL, etc. I am guessing this is import markings. The 94/30 has me stumped...what is this, can't find anything like that anywhere I have looked or searched. I think its a Tula, has a hex with the star & arrow, 1929 under the star, has the smooth rails on the rear sight (not the scalloped or saw tooth style). Looking over the exterior of the rifle w/magnifying glass, there are probably 25+ different stamps/markings/codes etc. Have not pulled the stock yet. Overall, I think its in good or better condition, no rust, wood is solid, barrel looks good other than the crown is not showing crisp/sharp rifling, probably cleaning rod damage. Spent hours in 7.63x54r.net, unable to find anything thats close. So I am thinking it has different wood than the original? Its too much to post all the details, but would like to know of any other sources where I can look online to try to ID this rifle. One last problem...I think I want another Mosin, its plenty of fun to shoot, the research frustrating but kinda fun. Hope to get out where I can open it up on 200 - 300 yds. __________________ . . BANG------------ >>> !

February 15, 2010, 01:59 AM	#2
Lavid2002 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2007 Posts: 2,568	pix __________________ Math>Grammar

February 15, 2010, 06:02 AM	#3
l.cutler Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2005 Posts: 275	Sounds like a typical Tula hex receiver 91/30. What is different about the wood?

February 15, 2010, 08:12 PM	#4
MikeG Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2002 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 256	Importers have made mistakes in their stamps before. The "94/30" is probably close enough to 91/30 for a warehouse flunky