The Mrs just gave me a Czarist pattern M1891 Izhevsk Arsenal 1916r dated. Old Century Arms 80's import and still has the hang tag from CAI. Mismatch bolt (matches self) and barrel shank, buttplate and magazine floorplate match. Typical dings and receiver finish, bore needs to be cleaned. Doesn't look like the rifle has any foriegn marks, just a old WWI pattern rifle. There is a white painted ring just lower on the front site- could this be a 'Drill Rifle' marking? She paid $125. OTD. This is my first WWI vintage MN, I must have 15 WWII and post war versions.
Anyway the only problem is no cleaning rod, does anyone know a source for the 29" rods? The obvious sources are out (Rich Reich, Numrich, Springfield Sporters). Thanks!
Anyway the only problem is no cleaning rod, does anyone know a source for the 29" rods? The obvious sources are out (Rich Reich, Numrich, Springfield Sporters). Thanks!