Question about 91/30 cleaning rods

Ky_Collector · January 3, 2015, 01:04 PM

I recently acquired a Finnish Mosin 91/30. It has the SA stamp on the receiver and is a 1944. It is missing the cleaning rod. I want to get one for it. Will any cleaning rod for a Mosin 91/30 work or does it have to be specific to the Finnish 91/30. I would think that any 91/30 cleaning rod would work but want to make sure. Thanks!

Erno86 · January 3, 2015, 03:07 PM

I believe you have a Finnish M91, not a M91-30. The barrel is longer on the M91, so I don't think the M91-30's cleaning rod will fit all the way thru the bore on a M91.

Ky_Collector · January 3, 2015, 03:55 PM

Thanks for the reply. I'm still learning about Mosins. I will look for a M91 cleaning rod.

MikeG · January 4, 2015, 08:33 PM

Actually, it is an M91/30. The rear sight and spring retained barrel bands are indicators.

Ky_Collector · January 4, 2015, 08:50 PM

So a cleaning rod for a Russian 91/30 should fit the Finnish? It would certainly make things easier.

Ky_Collector · January 4, 2015, 08:59 PM

What is the difference between a Finnish M91 and a Finnish 91/30?

MikeG · January 4, 2015, 11:44 PM

The M91 has a 3" longer barrel, and the barrel bands use screws to clamp down and stay on. It also has different sights.

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinM91F.htm

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinM9130F.htm

Either a Russian or Finnish cleaning rod will work, since the Finns used both.

tobnpr · January 7, 2015, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Actually, it is an M91/30. The rear sight and spring retained barrel bands are indicators.

^^ This.

You need a 26-1/4" cleaning rod. Going to be very difficult to find, I think...

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinFeatures09.htm

January 3, 2015, 03:07 PM	#2
Erno86 Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2012 Location: Marriottsville, Maryland Posts: 1,739	I believe you have a Finnish M91, not a M91-30. The barrel is longer on the M91, so I don't think the M91-30's cleaning rod will fit all the way thru the bore on a M91. __________________ That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or labourer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." --- George Orwell

January 3, 2015, 03:55 PM	#3
Ky_Collector Member Join Date: November 3, 2014 Posts: 28	Thanks for the reply. I'm still learning about Mosins. I will look for a M91 cleaning rod.

January 4, 2015, 08:33 PM	#4
MikeG Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2002 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 256	Actually, it is an M91/30. The rear sight and spring retained barrel bands are indicators.

January 4, 2015, 08:50 PM	#5
Ky_Collector Member Join Date: November 3, 2014 Posts: 28	So a cleaning rod for a Russian 91/30 should fit the Finnish? It would certainly make things easier.

January 4, 2015, 08:59 PM	#6
Ky_Collector Member Join Date: November 3, 2014 Posts: 28	What is the difference between a Finnish M91 and a Finnish 91/30?

January 4, 2015, 11:44 PM	#7
MikeG Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2002 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 256	The M91 has a 3" longer barrel, and the barrel bands use screws to clamp down and stay on. It also has different sights. http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinM91F.htm http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinM9130F.htm Either a Russian or Finnish cleaning rod will work, since the Finns used both.