Milsurp After Hours

I posdted this on the Asian Firearms Forum but thought I would put it here as well.

I took a few quick pics tonight just before it got dark af My Arisaka Type 44 and my Polish made Mosin-Nagent M44. They are very similar in many ways but the Arisaka pre-dates the MN M44 by more than 30 years, being introduced in 1911. I wonder if the Russians used the Arisaka as a model to copy from? The Arisaka has the bayonet folded under the stock instead of down the side as on the MN 44. A few pics.

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Regards

Peter.

GOOD POST VERY GOOD PICS.

HOW DOES THE AMMO COMPARE

Pete's mention of the possible connection between the Arisaka and Nagant came to mind when I saw the story. One thing that was brought out was that the Russians imported over 600,000 type 30 and type 38 Arisaka rifles and carbines from Japan beginning in 1915.

The story went on to say, however, that the Nagant was designed with the 8mm Lebel being the rifle that was emulated to some extent.

Very nice!

That are some great looking rifles you got there Peter.

I especially like the wood on the Mosin Nagant M44.

That carbine looks like new.

Did you buy it like this or have you worked on it a bit

Anyway...thanks for sharing the pictures with us.

Met vriendelijke groet,

Martin

...when I bought it. I have had it ten or more years now. It was virtually unused when I got it. The dealer I bought it from had put a few rounds through it but that was all. I have not touched the wood finish, that is how it came. It is a 1953 dated Polish made one. I am taking it to the range tomorrow. l emjoy shooting it, especially with surplus ammunition for the muzzle flash and blast.

Regards

Peter.

... on that buy Peter.

The Polish M44 carbines are the best of the best.

Let me know how she performs on the range.

Met vriendelijke groet,

Martin

Took my Polish M44 to the range on Saturday, i got a bit of rib tickling from the RO, apparently every time i fired the blast caused paint to fall from the control room ceiling. I was about 20 metres from the building too.!!!!

The only problem i have with this rifle is it shoots way off to the left. I have tried drifting the foresight across but it just wont budge. I am reluctant to apply heat as the rifle is in "as new" condition. Any ideas anyone?

Joe

Bayo folded or extended?????

Folded and extended, tried them both.

Joe