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chack · July 29, 2011, 09:43 PM

I've got a really trashed 91/30 that I'm going to customize. It's only in fair-good condition with mismatched parts, a dark and pitted bore, 30% bluing, a poorly bent bolt handle, and a stock in rough shape.

I don't see any good reason to even think about case hardening a mosin though, I can only see a chance of making it brittle, making it a less practical rifle.

I'd like to do the following to my project rifle:
-shorten the barrel to 22"
-install an L1A1 or CETME flash hider
-weld on a longer bent bolt handle
-install a picatinny rail
-sand and refinish the stock with stain and tru oil

I know that it would offend alot of purists, but there are millions of 91/30s. I have a sniper and standard 91/30 in pristine condition so turning a very common rifle in rough shape into a nice unique shooter.

July 29, 2011, 09:43 PM	#4
chack Junior member Join Date: May 24, 2011 Location: dixie Posts: 477	I've got a really trashed 91/30 that I'm going to customize. It's only in fair-good condition with mismatched parts, a dark and pitted bore, 30% bluing, a poorly bent bolt handle, and a stock in rough shape. I don't see any good reason to even think about case hardening a mosin though, I can only see a chance of making it brittle, making it a less practical rifle. I'd like to do the following to my project rifle: -shorten the barrel to 22" -install an L1A1 or CETME flash hider -weld on a longer bent bolt handle -install a picatinny rail -sand and refinish the stock with stain and tru oil I know that it would offend alot of purists, but there are millions of 91/30s. I have a sniper and standard 91/30 in pristine condition so turning a very common rifle in rough shape into a nice unique shooter.