Yes. The Mosin Nagant rifle platform was developed in 1891. It was updated and revised in 1931. The M91/30 is probably the most prolific model, and has a long ~28" barrel.
The M38 carbine- developed around 1938 has is a shortened 91/30. The M38 has the same barrel length as the M44, the M44 just adds a folding bayonet to the design.
The M44 carbine was developed in 1944, and probably saw use in the later part of the war by the Russians.
yeah. id like to add that it was used in WWI aswell. i mean most people dont realize that. some models are being used even today in poor countries that cant really afford to upgrade. lol. but you can pick them up at a local shop for $50-$100 easy. there are millions of them floating around. easy to come across. great guns
I've got two 91/30s as well (one Izhevsk 91/30 and one Tula 91/30). My Izzy almost requires a rubber mallet to work the bolt. The Tula is a little better...
Oh, and a correction, I was wrong. It's not PW Imports, it's PW Arms out of Redmond, Washington.
All of my Mosins are CAI imported though. My M44 actually is mis-marked. Century had a mix up with their engraver and my M44 is marked "7.78x26R". They sent a letter out about it...I never sent it back though. ;-)
You could drill the rivet out, there would be a small bracket left on the barrel though. I don't see why anyone would want to take it off. You would be messing with the history/collectibility of the rifle. If you want a Mosin Nagant Carbine without a bayonet check out the M-38 versions. They are almost as common and are basically M44s without bayonets (historically correct). That would be what you are looking for...you don't want to go chopping up a piece of history. Even if it's only worth $90.
hey, yah I'd do it but it would kinda throw the balance off of the barrel/rifle. The one I have is I think from 1953. I'm assuming Korean war time maybe? are you happy with the accuracy / performance/actiton? I have yet to take her out to the range.
Nice to see someone shoot without taking the gun off their sholder to work the bolt for once! The Russian M-44 is a great little rifle, dirt cheap too...
I have one thats was made in 1942 awesome gun
Blackbird18708 2 months ago
This is how you really handle an M44, awesome!
I have not fired mine enough to see it if has the 'sticky bolt' cosmoline issue. Mine was imported by Samco Global in Miami, and was made in 1944.
Reynard13Fuchs 3 months ago
the bolt sounds great, mines difficult to work on my shoulder.
Mauser2012 11 months ago
I traded my romanian m44 for a Russian ex-sniper 1935 Tula 91/30
Killthemusic45 2 years ago
Good video and great rifle !!!
brucewillis71 2 years ago
you can get the model 91/30 for 80$ from Shotgun News, and similar suppliers.
motlencore89 2 years ago
this is like, the manly gun.
TheAwsumOne 2 years ago
bolt-action... old school shit
gaburto 2 years ago
lovet his gun
benny704 2 years ago
wow that gun is a piece of history
GRdestroyerH2 2 years ago
you handle that badass recoil pretty well.
Veggync 2 years ago
nice....I just got a 91/30 and I love it...I'm going to pick up an M44 as soon as I find one
wavelength1970 2 years ago
Nice shooting, smooth as glass.
ericandamanda338 2 years ago
i got a 91/30 awsome gun cheap rifle cheap ammo great times very reliable i won't to got boar hunting with it.
IRISHMOBSTER55 2 years ago
You handle that thing flawlessly!! Well done.
marlon081476 3 years ago
Looks like youre handling it the wy it was designed to be handled. Minimum movement between cocking, aiming and firing.
ThunderAppeal 3 years ago
The sound of that bolt is magically orgasmic.
ThePechanator 3 years ago 2
DITTO!!!
jrc99us 3 years ago
HELL YEA!!!!!!
halfro117 2 years ago
isn't this weapon old? it was used in WW II right?
Q8yTube 3 years ago
Yes. The Mosin Nagant rifle platform was developed in 1891. It was updated and revised in 1931. The M91/30 is probably the most prolific model, and has a long ~28" barrel.
The M38 carbine- developed around 1938 has is a shortened 91/30. The M38 has the same barrel length as the M44, the M44 just adds a folding bayonet to the design.
The M44 carbine was developed in 1944, and probably saw use in the later part of the war by the Russians.
87bu11seye87 3 years ago
yeah. id like to add that it was used in WWI aswell. i mean most people dont realize that. some models are being used even today in poor countries that cant really afford to upgrade. lol. but you can pick them up at a local shop for $50-$100 easy. there are millions of them floating around. easy to come across. great guns
ssbrosking36 2 years ago
17 million mosin nagants were produced :)
halfro117 2 years ago
Try about 65 or so million
Goodspittin 2 years ago
yea my friend just got a m91/30 last weekend. I have an m44 and I prefer it over the m91/30, jut because I find it too long for my liking.
blitzkrieg459 2 years ago
thats what she said.
ziggzagpoop 2 years ago
Not to you she didn't ;)
MacDimm 2 years ago
what?
ziggzagpoop 2 years ago
I've got one of these. They're friggin awesome! Accurate as anything too.
Goodspittin 3 years ago
The good old fire breathing M44.
Evilliboba 3 years ago
Yea the M44 is a man's rifle. This guy handels it very well also. Great video!
madeinamerica650 3 years ago
Yezzir, I got one too! :D
67mustangreg 3 years ago
no sticky bolt there
mccaslin42 3 years ago
Yeah, the rifle in the video actually belongs to a friend of mine. It's an M44 brought to the US by "PW IMPORTS". It's very nice.
I've got an M44 myself, but it is one of the Century imports. It does have a bit of the sticky bolt syndrome.
87bu11seye87 3 years ago
Hmm haven't seen a PW imports one, mine is Century also (91/30 actually) and has the slightest stickiness
mccaslin42 3 years ago
I've got two 91/30s as well (one Izhevsk 91/30 and one Tula 91/30). My Izzy almost requires a rubber mallet to work the bolt. The Tula is a little better...
Oh, and a correction, I was wrong. It's not PW Imports, it's PW Arms out of Redmond, Washington.
All of my Mosins are CAI imported though. My M44 actually is mis-marked. Century had a mix up with their engraver and my M44 is marked "7.78x26R". They sent a letter out about it...I never sent it back though. ;-)
87bu11seye87 3 years ago
wow they really screwed that up.
I could see some old redneck trying to find ammo for his rifle for years and years
mccaslin42 3 years ago
Is it possible to take the bayonet off or is it welded on.
partyboy824u 3 years ago
You could drill the rivet out, there would be a small bracket left on the barrel though. I don't see why anyone would want to take it off. You would be messing with the history/collectibility of the rifle. If you want a Mosin Nagant Carbine without a bayonet check out the M-38 versions. They are almost as common and are basically M44s without bayonets (historically correct). That would be what you are looking for...you don't want to go chopping up a piece of history. Even if it's only worth $90.
87bu11seye87 3 years ago
hey, yah I'd do it but it would kinda throw the balance off of the barrel/rifle. The one I have is I think from 1953. I'm assuming Korean war time maybe? are you happy with the accuracy / performance/actiton? I have yet to take her out to the range.
partyboy824u 3 years ago
Looks like the rifle he's shooting has an exceptionally smooth action. If only we were all so fortunate.
plasmeh 3 years ago
its pivitided in they pop right out
brokendreamsx88x 3 years ago
Great!
slappy1234567 3 years ago
Nice to see someone shoot without taking the gun off their sholder to work the bolt for once! The Russian M-44 is a great little rifle, dirt cheap too...
lobo762 3 years ago 4
I love the sound of 7.62x54r in the morning.
lurkersteve 3 years ago 4