J Jrrios Inactive Aug 29, 2012 #1 Need help - have a mosin M38, none of the serial numbers match, doesn't have a cleaning rod or barrel bands. Parts are from Tula and Izhevsk
Need help - have a mosin M38, none of the serial numbers match, doesn't have a cleaning rod or barrel bands. Parts are from Tula and Izhevsk
S Scorch New member Aug 29, 2012 #2 It is affectionately called a "basket case" or a "bag gun", a gun assembled from spare parts. Shoot it, enjoy it.
It is affectionately called a "basket case" or a "bag gun", a gun assembled from spare parts. Shoot it, enjoy it.
C carguychris New member Aug 29, 2012 #3 [It] doesn't have... barrel bands. Click to expand... How is the handguard attached, or is that missing too?
[It] doesn't have... barrel bands. Click to expand... How is the handguard attached, or is that missing too?
T tahunua001 New member Aug 29, 2012 #4 I am also wondering the same as carguychris. does it have a handguard or is that missing too? I agree with the assertion that it is a parts gun. very little collectors value. it's a shooter, not a cabinet queen.
I am also wondering the same as carguychris. does it have a handguard or is that missing too? I agree with the assertion that it is a parts gun. very little collectors value. it's a shooter, not a cabinet queen.
W warningshot New member Aug 30, 2012 #5 Better say good-by to that parts MN. Send it to the, Island of Missfit Mosin Naggants. It's right next to Santa's Island of Missfit Toys.
Better say good-by to that parts MN. Send it to the, Island of Missfit Mosin Naggants. It's right next to Santa's Island of Missfit Toys.