PRODUCT R EVIEW MOSIN -NAGANT M38

BY R ICHARD L UTZ DECEMBER 2017

BOLT RIFLE (7.62 X54 MM R) SUMMARY OF F INDINGS

Mosin-Nagant rifles have an unmatched combination of reliability, durability and robustness in a action rifle.

Model 1938 Carbine RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Mosin-Nagant (pronounced They should be loaded with Surplus Spring) which helps Handbook “MO-seen Nah-GON”) rifles the rim of the top round in prevent accidental discharges 7.62mmR Mosin Nagant Handbook.

and carbines, known as the front of the rim of the round with a light trigger by [ Arms & Militaria Press ]

Mosinka, played a crucial role below it to help prevent a rim preventing trigger slop. Maintenance Video in the defeat of Nazi Germany lock stoppage. They should The trigger pull should not Disassembly/Reassembly of the

in the hands of millions of not have such a stoppage even be less than a 4-lbs and must Mosin-Nagant Rifle. [ AGI ]

Russian soldiers and were if this is not done, but wear, pass the Russian 1-ft drop test. Cleaning Kit widely used by partisans. corrosion, or foreign material In addition to improving the Mosin Nagant Cleaning Kit. The original Model 1891 in the can cause the trigger it is highly desirable to [ Strike Hard Gear ]

rifle is based on a rifle interrupter to fail. improve the sights by adding a Cleaner/Lubricant designed by Sergei Mosin with Do not place a single-fed fully adjustable rear sight like Slip 2000 725/Slip 2000 EWL. [ Slip 2000 ] two features borrowed from a round on top of the follower the ‘Mosin-Nagant MicroClick’ design by Léon Nagant or the bullet tip will hit the (Mojo Sighting Systems), Broken Shell (stripper guide and captive shoulder when you which can be converted to an 7.62x54R Broken Shell Extractor. [ C.J. Weapons Accessories ] magazine spring). A modernized push it forward with the bolt open rear sight (which are version was adopted in 1930 due to its rim and case taper. better for moving targets) by Dry Fire Rounds (M1891/30), followed by the If the bolt is not fully closed having a gunsmith grind off the A-Zoom Snap Caps. [ Lyman Products Corp.] Model 1938 and Model 1944 the extractor won’t snap over top half of the ring. The front carbines. the rim, so you can run the sight is best replaced with the Ear Plugs The M38 was made for bolt forward and back and still ‘Tactical Green Fiber-Optic EarPro EP3 or EP4 Sonic Defenders. [ SureFire ] support troops but was often have a round in the chamber. Adjustable Sight’ (Smith- Recoil Pad used in the front lines in Unlike some rifles Sights) that greatly improves Kick Killer Slip-On Butt Pad. preference to the longer rifle. the magazine baseplate is easily visibility in low light situations [ Action Products, Inc. ] If you are unable to find a released to facilitate cleaning. or when aiming at dark targets. Stripper Clips good M38 use an M44, T53, The heavy trigger pull makes The safety knob is best Mosin Nagant Stripper Clips.

M91/38 or M91/59. The first it difficult to hit small targets, replaced with the ‘Pull Ring [ Strike Hard Gear ]

two are essentially an M38 which can be addressed with a Bolt Piece Cocking Knob’ Bandolier with the addition of a folding trigger job and/or fitting the from Max Shepherd, which Mosin Nagant Bandolier.

bayonet, while the later two ‘Anti-friction Ball Trigger’ also offers a longer, turned [ Strike Hard Gear ]

are M91/30 rifles shortened (Huber Concepts), ideally down sniper style bolt handle Illuminated Front Sight to resemble an M38. with a ‘Slack Spring’ (C&R that improves leverage. Tactical Green Fiber-Optic Front Sight. [ Smith-Sights ]

Telescopic Sight

MAGAZINE R ELIABILITY PU combo. [ Accumounts ]

The one-piece interrupter/ positive function. If that helps keep the second round Sling Mosin Nagant sling. ejector (I/E) can become doesn't work replace the I/E level and to the rear of the [ Strike Hard Gear ] worn and fail to work (have a spare in any case). magazine; otherwise this round reliably, in which case you You might also like to could nose dive if the rifle has a can try bending it so it hugs obtain a HV (“jam free”) weak magazine spring, a Hot T ip

the receiver as close as magazine that the Finns misaligned or obstructed A round’s rim should be in possible, which makes the I/E fitted to their Mosins, which magazine follower, or a worn , front of the rim of the round protrude as much as it can have a dimple on either side misaligned or obstructed I/E. below it to help prevent a jam. into the receiver to ensure of the magazine body that Better safe than sorry.

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