Lovely Rifle, I dont blame you for that being the last gun you'd part with! I have a mint condition Mosin M38 here in Ireland and feel the same about it! By the way... the 7.62 ЛПС (LPS) means its a steel core bullet. the гж means bi-metal so its a steel, copper washed casing. BT is the powder type ШТ is short for штука (shtuka) meaning pieces/contents.
Thanks for all of this awesome information! You're the first person to tell me what all of the markings on the crate mean. You definitely seem to know what you're talking about. I feel very lucky to own an M44. An M38 would be amazing too! Be well.
I have to agree. I have a beautiful example of an M44. Made in 1944. I purchased it back when 91/30's, were going for $65.00. I paid a little over a "buck and a half ". Considered high at the time. NO REGRETS. Thank's for posting.
A buck and a half is awesome considering what they're going for these days. I paid around $200-250 and $92 for my 91/30. Ah the good ol' days haha. Thanks for watching ✌️
I also agree. The ammo crate has value also. You can re blue the parts that need it. Matching # is nice. Mine is surplus forced....but shoots like butter. Matching numbers M44 - hard to find in 2024.
My M44 (Made in 1944) has a really nice bayonet too but it does have a little bit of wiggle with it collapsed but nothing concerning.. Mine came with the oiler, and the Sling too. Everything on my Mosin is numbers matching except the bolt. I do wish to have the matching bolt for cool-factor but the one I have is very smooth, and something tells me the mis-matched bolt, and loose bayonet could be due to a historic reason during use of the rifle :) Who knows, I love the thing and it would too be the last one of my arms I got rid of if I ever had to.
Mine has that toe splice in the stock too. That’s definitely a post war refurb Izhevsk. Those stamped metal inserts you have in your sling slots date to late 1945-1948 on M44 carbines. All post war. Check and see if yours is counterbored. It’d be a miracle if it wasn’t.
This is great info and the main reason I wanted to make this video. Thanks! I definitely don't know everything and figured the comments might answer a lot of questions I have about the rifle. And believe it or not, it's not counterbored. The rifling goes all the way to the crown and a bullet will sit on top of the muzzle without dropping inside. Appreciate the comments!
You can easily fix the bayonet. Clean it thoroughly with acetone then use Birchwood Casey’s Perma Blue, wipe on with cloth a few times then rinse off and oil it.
@@AmattEUR I would like to say I really enjoyed watching your very laid back approach to making a vid. It was relaxing and informative. I have a 54' m44 that I havnt yet shot but will after I refinish the stock. I think its a cool rifle, i love old milsurps. Btw where are you @? 🇨🇦
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I also love milsurps, they're built solid and usually very powerful while aesthetically pleasing. I'd recommend not refinishing your stock because the collector market is through the roof right now. However, it is yours and you can't let anyone tell you what to do with your own property. I live in NE Missouri, US. I assume you're in Canada? Beautiful country, I've been there a couple times.
@@AmattEUR welcome boss man! Now do me a favor and see if it’s counterbored. Easiest way is to look down the muzzle and tell me if the rifling ends at the crown/end of barrel. Second easiest way is to take a cartridge and insert it tip first down the end of the barrel. If it only goes in a little past the tip but not as far as the cartridge shell, it hasn’t been fucked with. But if it plunges down all the way past the bullet and stops at the shoulder of the casing, it’s been counterbored. Reason i want to know, is to get an idea of roughly how many escaped this process. I believe that very few did.
Lovely Rifle, I dont blame you for that being the last gun you'd part with! I have a mint condition Mosin M38 here in Ireland and feel the same about it!
By the way...
the 7.62 ЛПС (LPS) means its a steel core bullet.
the гж means bi-metal so its a steel, copper washed casing.
BT is the powder type
ШТ is short for штука (shtuka) meaning pieces/contents.
Thanks for all of this awesome information! You're the first person to tell me what all of the markings on the crate mean. You definitely seem to know what you're talking about. I feel very lucky to own an M44. An M38 would be amazing too! Be well.
I have to agree. I have a beautiful example of an M44. Made in 1944. I purchased it back when 91/30's, were going for $65.00. I paid a little over a "buck and a half ". Considered high at the time. NO REGRETS. Thank's for posting.
A buck and a half is awesome considering what they're going for these days. I paid around $200-250 and $92 for my 91/30. Ah the good ol' days haha. Thanks for watching ✌️
I also agree. The ammo crate has value also. You can re blue the parts that need it. Matching # is nice. Mine is surplus forced....but shoots like butter. Matching numbers M44 - hard to find in 2024.
Sweet rifle! Love it!
Thanks!
My M44 (Made in 1944) has a really nice bayonet too but it does have a little bit of wiggle with it collapsed but nothing concerning.. Mine came with the oiler, and the Sling too. Everything on my Mosin is numbers matching except the bolt. I do wish to have the matching bolt for cool-factor but the one I have is very smooth, and something tells me the mis-matched bolt, and loose bayonet could be due to a historic reason during use of the rifle :)
Who knows, I love the thing and it would too be the last one of my arms I got rid of if I ever had to.
The mismatched bolt and bayonet could be a sign of use in wartime but I'm not sure. Either way, still sounds like you have a great rifle 👍
@@AmattEUR I do know it has a wartime stock too
Nice
Mine has that toe splice in the stock too. That’s definitely a post war refurb Izhevsk. Those stamped metal inserts you have in your sling slots date to late 1945-1948 on M44 carbines. All post war. Check and see if yours is counterbored. It’d be a miracle if it wasn’t.
This is great info and the main reason I wanted to make this video. Thanks! I definitely don't know everything and figured the comments might answer a lot of questions I have about the rifle. And believe it or not, it's not counterbored. The rifling goes all the way to the crown and a bullet will sit on top of the muzzle without dropping inside. Appreciate the comments!
Awesome video!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching ✌️
You can easily fix the bayonet. Clean it thoroughly with acetone then use Birchwood Casey’s Perma Blue, wipe on with cloth a few times then rinse off and oil it.
I was thinking of doing that but was worried it might look off with the existing bluing
Very cool 😎
Thank you sir ✌️
@@AmattEUR I would like to say I really enjoyed watching your very laid back approach to making a vid. It was relaxing and informative. I have a 54' m44 that I havnt yet shot but will after I refinish the stock. I think its a cool rifle, i love old milsurps. Btw where are you @? 🇨🇦
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I also love milsurps, they're built solid and usually very powerful while aesthetically pleasing. I'd recommend not refinishing your stock because the collector market is through the roof right now. However, it is yours and you can't let anyone tell you what to do with your own property. I live in NE Missouri, US. I assume you're in Canada? Beautiful country, I've been there a couple times.
@@AmattEUR No actually im a desert rat in az. But i do have property in oregon which is quite different than az.
Oh I thought Canada from the flag you put in your last comment. AZ and Oregon are also very nice 👍
I think they’re beautiful rifles personally…
Totally agree! Thanks for watching ✌️
I like your recoil pad...do you remember where you got it?..Thanks
I got it years ago on ebay but pretty sure this is it on Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003VPEBH4/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=AARS540LT6MMN&psc=1
Hey!...Thanks for your reply! Looks like the same one...Thanks!@@AmattEUR
@stevegibson7472 no problem. It's easy to install and uses the Mosin's buttpad screws
Great!....Thanks again@@AmattEUR
This is my favourite gun two
It's special 👍
I have a 1946 M44, but probably paid too much for it lol
Price is subjective, if you're happy with it then you paid a good price. Thanks for checking out the video ✌️
@@AmattEUR yea I’m happy with it. My little cannon!
👍👍.............
PW Arms imported one of the best condition firearms unlike Century....I have a Izzy 1943 M-44.......Fire Balls..... be well............
I put on a MoJo non-bubba peep sight so I don't need to use the bayo.......
The fireballs are awesome. 1943 Izzy sounds real nice. PW Arms must've gotten a good batch!
Good idea with the peep sight 👍
@@AmattEUR , They were a Good Company......
मेरे पास रॉस राईफल कनैढा है चैबर 280
16:44 Balakleya Arsenal 1 Ukraine manufactured.
Thanks 👍
@@AmattEUR welcome boss man! Now do me a favor and see if it’s counterbored. Easiest way is to look down the muzzle and tell me if the rifling ends at the crown/end of barrel. Second easiest way is to take a cartridge and insert it tip first down the end of the barrel. If it only goes in a little past the tip but not as far as the cartridge shell, it hasn’t been fucked with. But if it plunges down all the way past the bullet and stops at the shoulder of the casing, it’s been counterbored. Reason i want to know, is to get an idea of roughly how many escaped this process. I believe that very few did.
I responded to your other comment with that info. But not counterbored. Passed both tests 👍