New Type 53 Owner

[Bullseye22]

I am new to this forum and this is my first, but hopefully not last post. Several weeks ago I picked-up my first Mosin, a Century import Chinese Type 53. I was lucky and traded a Marlin .22 even up for it. Like most Type 53's, the stock was not in great shape, but the metal was in good condition with no rust or pitting. The bore is also in good condition, with good (but not perfect) rifling. All numbers match, except for the bolt-which has Ishevsk markings. I refinished the stock because the cheek looked like it would take some skin off when shooting. I stripped the stock lightly sanded it (leaving most of the "history" dents and cuts), and stained it with mahogany stain. I finished up with four coats of Tru-Oil. I am happy with the results. Like the 91/30 my son has, I am amazed by the simplicity of the design and quality of manufacture. I can't wait to get out and shoot it. The only problem I have encountered so far is this strange urge to buy more Mosin rifles.

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