Tech Question on M38
I recently purchased an m38 at a gunshow. I have a 91/30 already. My question is regarding the m38 muzzle. My rifle was made in 1943 and has all matching parts. The question is in regards to the...
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Hi and welcome aboard. If I understand what you are asking correctly what you have is a M38 that has had the muzzle counter-bored. It's common to find this on many of the Russian rifles, I've got a...
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That would make sense. I feel like a dummy for not figuring that one out. The Russian rifles are just new to me, so I was overthinking the situation. Thanks For your help.
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dont feel stupid! when I first got my rifle I did not know a lot either. this forum was really helpful and i found out that my rifle is counterbored also. welcome to the club of the best rifle in...
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Josh...I love my mosins..... but the best rifle in the world? I have to disagree with you there. If we are to restrict this discussion to basic infantry rifles in WWII, I would never say the mosin is...
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I think your right that the garand may have been the best rifle of the combatants in WW2 but if my choice counted I'd prefer the Stg44 to the Garand.Owner-operator Gunboards.com andMichigan Historical...
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The rifles were counterbored because the man who was issued the rifle probebly didn't use the crown protector and scuffed up the crown. It destroyed accuracy. The rifles then were counterbored to fix...
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I've also noticed M38's with two different barrel lengths or at least different lengths from the muzzle to the front sight......at first I thought some had M44 barrels turned and installed as a war...
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sorry if i seen too exited. i just love the rifle so much and dont want people calling it a bad gun. it is the first gun that i have ever owned and i really like it. plus the garand has a problem in...
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Heck, never was accused of being an expert at anything, oh my kids used to think I was pretty smart until they grew up and learned the truth. As for the best rifle ever, well if I had a choice I'd...
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Here's the kind of accuracy you can get from a counter-bored rifle (1942 izzy M-38,)5 shot groups at 75 yards.
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