[finnmn]

Just curious if most of these that turn up are matching. I picked one up site unseen from an auction....price was decent. When it showed up I noticed the bolt didn't match, just curious how common that is for these. Thanks.

 

[7.62x54r]

I've seen a good number that were mismatched, but not enough total to give a guess on percentage.

 

[albacore]

Everyone I've ever seen has been mint and matching.

 

[Charlie]

IIRC the big MISmatch is usually the "tray #" that the .22 cartridge rests on. Think I have one of each.

 

[Shyquestor]

This one matches and shoots great out to 50 yards. Have not tried longer distances yet, as it only comes out when the Big Princess goes to the Range. It's her "Mosin", as she does not like the other real Mosins.

(The huge scope I mounted with Crazy Glue really makes it accurate.)

 

[SlimTim]

Last few batches in country were anything BUT mint. I think pics were posted when MGS got some in, perhaps AIM also.

I've owned/own 5, I think one had a mismatched buttplate. 3 of the 5 had the same neat little repair at the nosecap. Must've been a stress point some how.

I didn't even know the "tray" was numbered. Where at?

SlimTim

 

[7.62x54r]

I think it's on the bottom and you have to remove it to see the number.

 

[finnmn]

THanks for the responses guys. This one definitely isn't minty....I'd say VG, but definitely some wear and it needs a good cleaning. The buttplate matches and I haven't taken the tray out yet. Took me a while to find the import mark, but it looks like MA. CO Ridgefield, NJ....anyone know anything about this particular import lot? (i.e when, overall condition of lot, etc...)

 

[SlimTim]

Took me a while to find the import mark, but it looks like MA. CO Ridgefield, NJ....anyone know anything about this particular import lot? (i.e when, overall condition of lot, etc...)

Wanna bet it's not MA but NA? Navy Arms was in Ridgefield I think, Val Forgett's outfit?

SlimTim

 

[Tilton Hilton]

Shyquestor,

Looks like Dormont-Mt Leb Sportsman Club.

Jim