I hadn't seen this before but if you're into these check out http://www.7.62x54r.net Unbelievable amount of info.
Whatever you do, do not ever speak of doing anything to a Mosin as far as refinishing or other modifications go. They frown upon that and Ted will give you the boot! It's a fantastic site that covers all of the Mosin family especially the Finns. It's for the discriminating Mosin owner.
Seriously? I don't even see a forum link unless this was meant as sarcasm
TX69. Check out this link and you will see what I was talking about.
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Seriously? I don't even see a forum link unless this was meant as sarcasm
No, quite serious. 7.62x54r.net is notorious about keeping Mosins in their original form. Any kind of modification, to include restoration, is frowned upon and any attempt to discuss such actions with result in the offender being booted from the forum. It is kinda hardcore but considering I was kicked off a SKS forum for asking about replacing a missing bayonet (they claimed it would be in violation of 922r, which is bullshit), it is no surprise that some of these gun collecting websites are fanatical.
Still, 7.62x54r.net has a wealth of knowledge on it and if it's just a matter of staying within the lanes; it's worth it for informational purposes alone. Just tread careful about modifying/restoring any three-line rifle, as the outcome will not be pretty...