1934 Mosin HEX, Need Your Help, Keep or Return

Guys,

I purchased a M91/30 Mosin from Classic. I ordered a HEX with a laminated stock, but receive a HEX with a standard stock. I have spoken to Classic and they said just return it and they will replace it with the correct rifle.

Here's the question, I received a 1934 HEX from what appears to be from Izhevsk with a standard pre-war stock with the serial number 460 on the bolt, butt plate, magazine, and barrel.

The barrel and tang, even though it is very hard to see from the photos has a 1934 date. Should I keep the rifle with this low (I think) serial number as a nice HEX from 1934, or just return it for the laminated HEX?

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If you need another photo of a specific part or more information please fill free to ask.

Thanks in advance for your help,

320th
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Aren't they cheap enough to order another one and insist on the one you want?

Jim,

Yep they are cheap, just was wondering if it was worth keeping. If not then back it goes......

Nice clear stock cartouches on that one. I tend to be up against the problem of space so I am usually pretty harsh about "what I want". But sometimes what you have becomes what you want. I guess it's up to you and where your collection is at the moment, but I'd keep it.

It won't go bad anywayzzz.

Guys,

So I guess the answer is the three digit 460 serial number along with the matching items is not a big deal. Would you say that's correct?

Thanks,

Tom

I don't think it's a particularly collectable item. If you like it then why not just get a second one...?

Jim,

That's the answer I was looking for. Thanks for taking your time to respond. She's on her way back now.

Thanks again,

Tom

I picked the one's I owe buy the tiger stripping in the wood regardless of maker or stamps. It's a run of the mill Mosin Nagant, I'd keep it.

This one is correct. A hex in a laminate is not correct. Laminate stocks are all post war.