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Id like to give one of my stocks away to someone in the pdx area that could use a replacement for their trashed. My russian mosin nagant from 1942 came with the original cleaning rod and after looking at the type 53 next to it there is a significant indent bevel where the rod should be just wasnt going to work for me bevel wood was unfinished and not stained well either. Chinese production of the carbine began in 1953 and the designation of this new carbine was the type 53. Top 5 best scopes for mosin nagant in 2020 91 30, scout. A number of turboprop variants of the t53 engine have been produced. T 53 class destroyer, a post world war 2 french navy destroyers class. Original korean military period items 19501953 for sale. Jul 23, 20 other than a doctors appointment skin cancer removal a couple of weeks ago, it has been over 3 weeks since i have been inside any building or walking around any place but our property. This gun appears to in vintage working order with an original bayonet still attached. Mosin nagant riflescarbines local deals, national for.

They are incredibly inexpensive and offer versatile use for hunting. Chinese t53 pebble grain mosin nagant pouch pout53peb rare chicom mosin nagant ammo pouch in brown pebble grain. There have been several variations from the original rifle, the most common being the m189 commonly referred to as the 9 by shooters, which was a modernized design introduced in 1930. Compared to his remington 700 the mosin nagant is heavy, clunky, and inaccurate. Also the russian and finnish capture svt38 and svt40. I have since sourced an m44 stock and i am in the process of refurbishing this piece of history back into something respectable by my standards, sorry to all you purists.

In this video we take a previously unfired by us chinese type 53 to the tower and break he back in at 600 yards. A licensebuilt version of the soviet m1944 mosinnagant carbine for the peoples liberation. Thus, the russian m44 carbine, itself a shortened version of the 9, which in turn was derived from the mosin nagant of 1891 became the type 53 carbine. These are much harder to find than the green pouches and will help complete your pouch or type 53 chinese mosin nagant accessories. Mosin nagant scout scope mount m9, m38, m44 and t53. I attended the ogca meeting at the ix center in cleveland yesterday and i purchased from mr. Mosin nagant rifles for sale m9 m44 m39 at classic. The rear sight base has a slight curve from the rear ending at a rounded area for the leaf pin and is a sleeve which fits around the barrel and is held in place with one pin at the rear. A compelling argument can be made for the mosinnagant being the deadliest precision rifle of the past century.

While not as numerous as the turboshaft helicopter variants the turboprop version does have a long history that developed in parallel to the uh1. The mosinnagant m9 is a soviet warrior developed by the imperial russian army from the battlefields of wwii and beyond. In his fine book, the mosin nagant rifle, terence lapin raises the possibility these. Each century rifle ships with bonus accessories including a bayonet, an oilcleaning bottle, a cleaningtool kit and a double ammunition pouch. Jul 05, 2018 the chinese type 53 rifle has a unique history. We carry mauser, enfield, 1911, mosin nagant and more.

Whats the value of this 1944 mosin nagant m44 the firearms. The top of the barrel shank is marked with 3 chinese characters that stand for 53 page 103 of terrance lapins book, the mosin nagant rifle 5th edition, 1955, 26 arsenal 26 and with the serial number. The chinese type 53 carbine is one of the more interesting of the model 1944 carbine clones. I have done some curbside pickups of groceries and takeout and today at tn hills distillery.

Unfollow mosin nagant to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I will be buying more books from them in the future. At liberty tree collectors, we feature a wide range of collectible military firearms, parts, and accessories. Next, function of the rifle and detailed operating instructions. This is an excellent place for new mosin owners to ask questions. Thanks to this post, i noticed a discepancy in the 1953 estimated production. Or simply get the t53 knowing its varied history coming out of the balkans and enjoy shooting it. Esks mosin nagant 9 cleaning rod wmilitary style can.

Cirrus t53, a training aircraft operated by the united states air force. In 1889, the ruling tsar declared that the russian army would meet or exceed the rest of europe continue reading history of the mosin nagant. Arsenal 26 chinese mosin nagant type 53 carbine t53, m44. Mosin nagant carbine barrel m38 m44 t53 izhevsk russian rifle. Before i get responses on quality, i own multiple examples of each mosin flavor and all are on the same field as far as quality. Cleaning rod for the m44, m38, m9159 and chinese type 53 carbine mosin nagant rifles. Say hi to the family 1928 tula exdragoon whex receiver 1953 t53 chinese mosin 8081 yugo 5966a1 sks i know its a mosin thread, but i. Mosin nagant carbine barrel m38 m44 t53 izhevsk russian. Talk to me about the mosin nagant northwest firearms. Hungarian, romanian, czech, bulgarian, and even chinese t53 versions. Mosin nagant rifles for sale m9 m44 m39 at classic firearms. To help your shot be more accurate while using a mosin nagant, youll want to invest in a scope that will help guide your shot and improve accuracy at long distances.

These orignial cleaning rods are great to replace that missing rod on your rifle to complete it, or to keep as a spare as these parts become harder to obtain. They usually left the old russian serial string on the bolt. The earliest number reported, a27xx, is dated july 1953, but it is possible that earlier guns are out there. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Cabelas has acquired a supply of legendary mosinnagant model 9 rifles that were stored in the ukraine by the former soviet union. The mosin nagant is one of the most widelyproduced rifles in modern human history. Lycoming t53, a 1950s united states turboshaft engine used on helicopters and fixedwing. Serial numbers repeated at the russiansoviet arsenals and at remington each year as seen on this rifle and the one following. Comes with the rear sight base and front sight basebayonet lug. Theyre also fairly ugly, not terribly comfortable, and only hold five rounds. Sep 12, 2014 i dropped a t53 into a 9 stock after cutting it to the right length. Strong lands and grooves with slight pitting looks very similar to the bore on my m38 from sog. Your t53 has two finnish mosin nagant characteristics. Army almost always referred to the guns simply as russian rifles.

Please see photos for all hallmarks and serial numbers. The evolving design was required in large part because despite the apparent modularity of the johnson design, the belt feed system put much more stress on the guns receiver than it could easily handle. Mosin nagant m44 clone for prepping and low cost ownership duration. Development, usage, and collecting the chinese t 53 mosin nagant if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Even modern production ammo perfectly suited for hunting, target shooting, or defensive purposes is widely available and almost always at a lower cost than ballistically comparable rounds like.

The results are quite surprising for a mosin carbine variant. The main reason for this folly is the false notion that the type 53 is of inferior quality when compared to its counterparts. These are the type 53 mosin nagant, zhongzheng chiang kaishek mauser, type 38 arisaka, type 99 arisaka and m1903 springfield rifles. A nice sakomade m2830 mosin is worlds better than a ratty turk mauser, but an unissued persian mauser is a work of art compared to a chinese t53 mosin carbine. These are typically found on m91s from the balkans and are thought to have been added by. The chinese t53 utilizes sights identical to the later pattern soviet m44. Cleaning rod m44 m38 m9159 t53 mosin nagant rifle parm44clrd. The mosinnagant rifle, 6th edition for collectors only. Mother russias most historically proven early battle rifle and the most popular selling rifle by far in the 25 year history of our company. Metal is in good condition, no visible surface rust. Vintage task force 77 korea 1952 uss bon homme richard large patch.

The mosin m44 and earlier m38 are the carbine versions of the fulllength mosin rifle. The t48 prototype was delivered by johnson in february 1947 and the t53 which was rebuilt from one of the initial t40 guns in december 1947. The chinese worked hand in hand with the soviet union for quite some time, and that included transfers of technology. The mauser is certainly more userfriendly to a milsurp newb. If putting in another barrel, threads will have to be cut. Its served in rebellions, insurrections, both world wars and has been in the hands of terrorists, freedom fighters, and hung on the mantels of people around the world. This westinghouse mosin nagant is in great condition with a 32 12 inch blue round barrel with a clean bright barrel. Development, usage, and collecting the chinese t 53 mosin nagant. Free or free t53m44 mosin walnut replica stock northwest.

Lycoming t53, a 1950s united states turboshaft engine used on helicopters and fixedwing aircraft. Promags new archangel stock can remedy those issues and turn your battered old milsurp boomstick into a fancy m44 scout rifle or 9 sniper stick. By the time it entered service in 1953, the korean war was over so it probably saw little, if any, combat with the pla. The finns used parts from all over the place, and often scrubbed numbers and renumbered, or in the case of bolts, stamped the last 4 digits of the barrel serial on the ball like yours has. Nov 10, 2016 collectors forum all mosin nagant are discussed here. The american mosin nagants text and drawings from terence lapin. Starts out with the history of the weapon, then goes into model identification. Type 53, a chinese copy of the soviet mosinnagant m44 carbine. They have a reputation for being reliable, hard hitting, and extremely accurate. I scoured the internet to find another m44 and couldnt find one for a half reasonable price. Let us all remember how many east german mosins we all were seeing until we came to realize oh hey, this is literally just a regular refurb but from a different arsenal. Be sure to really look at the barrel in case lots of corrosive ammo was used and the barrel was not cleaned properly pitting, etc.

The mosinnagant rifle is the first book ever published in english about the mosinnagant rifle and the breadth and depth of its information and its presentation has set a standard that other authors will find extremely difficult to meet in the future. The westinghouse mosin nagant are american built rifle that were put into producti. After that it was a crap shoot on what parts ended up on them. These boltaction firearms are in remarkably good condition. A history of electricity and life arthur firstenberg. The mosin nagant is a solid rifle, though, and surplus 7. The existing stockpile of small arms was inadequate to arm russias huge army, and the situation became rapidly worse through the expansion of the armed forces and the normal loss of. Unfollow mosin nagant type 53 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

The russojapanese war 19041905 was the mosinnagant m1891 rifles first major blooding, and by the time the war broke out in 1904, approximately 3,800,000 mosinnagant m1891 rifles had been built, with over a million and a half in the hands of the russian cavalry and all of his reserves when hostilities commenced. Cleaning rod m44 m38 m9159 t53 mosin nagant rifle par. Sell your mosin nagant riflescarbines for free today. Esks genuine military surplus mosin nagant m38 m44 9 1891 91 30 7. Went to the gunshop with a buddy who was buying a 1903 springfield and the owner who knows i love old things walked out from the back with a mostly complete m44 and a 9 barreled receiver. A licensebuilt version of the soviet m1944 mosin nagant carbine for the peoples liberation army pla, it only saw chinese service for a few years as it had already been superseded by the sks and ak47 when it was introduced. Chinese type 53 mosin nagant rifles for sale page 2. Build a mosinnagant express rifle gunsamerica digest.

Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. These mosin cleaning rods are great to replace that missing rod on your rifle to complete it, or to keep as a spare as these parts become harder to obtain. Bottle held alkaline cleaning solution in one side and gun oil in the. Mosin nagant rifles are an incredibly popular type of rifle. So without further ado, here are 4 historic boltaction service rifles that still see action. The mosin nagant is a simple design that is easy to repair and maintain, but proper technique and an understanding of the design is important.

Mosin nagant barrel for carbine m38, m44, or type 53. Korean era us m1951 fishtail parka shell 1952 dated size small m51. Quality gun case while the mosin may be strong enough to withstand a war protecting it especially if you have done some costly modifications is important. The truth is the mosinnagant is a damn fine rifle, just as accurate as its contemporary mausers, enfields, and springfields, and for proof, you need look no further than a history book.

Mosin nagant 26 14 inch cleaning rod, great for replacing that lost one at the range. Fits mosin nagant m9, m38, m44 and t53 requires a long eye relief scope convert your mosin nagant into a modern hunting rifle. T 53 class destroyer, a post world war 2 french navy. The idea of writing this book came to me long ago, but it could not have been realized without the help of ryan elliott ryane, who translated and revised all of the book s text, i would like to extend my sincerest thanks to him. Cleaning rod m44 m38 m9159 t53 mosin nagant rifle par m44clrd. Some collectors refer to the american mosinnagants as the model 1916, although that term was not used by either the russians or the americans. Youll have a rifle that you can shoot cheap, that people will ooh and aah over at the range, and that youll take home a lifetime of game with.

I think building a mosinnagant express rifle is a nobrainer. Chinese mosin t53 1954 model heart of it all detectorist. The 3line rifle, model 1891, its original official designation, was adopted by the russian military in 1891. There are a few other small chinese stampings on the barrel shank.

The mosin threads are all british whitworth form 55 degrees not us type 60 degrees. It is one of the most massproduced military boltaction rifles in history with over 37 million units having been made since. This is a 1946 dated izhevsk m44 barrel but would fit any mosin nagant receiver. Heres an outstanding opportunity to own one of the most famous battle rifles of the 20th century at an exceptional low price. Make sure you check the bore, i had a t53 once and had to send it back to the seller because it was so badly corroded inside. Beyond all of that, saying mauser or mosin is hardly precise enough to make any credible general statements. Cooper t53, a racing car manufactured by the cooper car company. They look similar but the t53 s i see are a usually in very rough condition. This book is an illustrated training manual first published in 1973 for the training of the chinese militia in world war ii era weapons. It fits fine but the upper hand guards are slightly different near the sight block. Chinese type 53 mosin nagant rifles for sale if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The 3line rifle m1891 colloquially known in the west as mosinnagant and in russia as.

Find mosin nagant type 53 parts and more today with numrich gun parts corp americas leading rifle parts supplier. My first one i bought over 25 years ago, its dated 1897. The mosin nagant rifle is the first book ever published in english about the mosin nagant rifle and the breadth and depth of its information and its presentation has set a standard that other authors will find extremely difficult to meet in the future. These are just out of surplus and still have the talcum powder on them from storage. This longserving rifle has earned its place in the history books and in the. If you own a mosinnagant or just like reading about the history of weapons i highly recommend this. Just figures how your luck is, some are posting pictures of almost flawless rearsenaled, numbers matching gunssome are posting boat ores with a barrelmost are in between. A licensebuilt version of the soviet m1944 mosinnagant carbine for the peoples liberation army pla, it only saw chinese service for a few years as it had already been superseded by the sks and ak47 when it was introduced. I would like to introduce my book m9 rifles and m38m44 carbines in 19411945, accessories and devices. I was one of many people to purchase a chinese type 53 carbine in which the cleaning rod was missing.

Sep 19, 2015 free or free t53m44 mosin walnut replica stock. Save mosin t53 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The outbreak of world war i in august 1914 caught russia seriously short of military weapons. This page will attempt to guide mosin owners through partial and complete disassembly and provide a pictorial reference of the various parts. Charles clawson a copy of his hot off the press book americanmade mosin nagant rifles complete history and production 1914 through 1919. In addition to modifications you can make to your mosin, this is a list of 12 accessories you can add to your mosin collection.

Development, usage, and collecting the chinese t53 mosin. The mosin nagant book estimates around 59,000, but there are threads here that show rifles up to the 62,000 range. Best regards, doc av av ballistics film ordnance services. All matching with sling and accessories m39 m28 91 30 7.