Any Korea era rifle experts out there?

TP90 · 05-06-2012, 07:27 PM

Hi. As a gift I just received a new rifle my Grandpa brought back from Korea. The gun is rich with history, from taking the gun from a P.O.W. to bringing it back into the states in parts. The only problem is I know next to nothing about these types of rifles. I would love if someone could point me in the right direction. Here are some basics about the gun:
-Date marked 1945
-Russian Logo
-Caliber unknown, guessing .30 cal
-Came with bayonet

I also took some pictures:
http://imgur.com/a/t73QN#0

This rifle means a lot to my Grandpa and I would love to be able to restore her to her former glory. Any tips/advice would be appreciated!

Alpo · 05-06-2012, 08:50 PM

Well, your link goes nowhere, but if he brought it back from Korea, and it's Russian marked, then it's most likely either an SKS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sks

or a Mosin Nagant.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosin%E2%80%93Nagant

jack404 · 05-06-2012, 08:53 PM

i only get this

gdmoody · 05-06-2012, 09:10 PM

I am getting the same thing, Jack.

TP90, first of all, welcome the the forum. Second, why don't you try to post some pictures directly into your post by using the Go Advanced button and then Manage Attachments button. Once you get there, it should be fairly easy to figure the rest.

jack404 · 05-06-2012, 09:16 PM

nth Koreans used a heap of rifles , chinese and soviet ,, but if marked with soviet symbol it'd have to be either SKS or mosin ... and many mosins where modified for the smaller troops and so are for some reason worth less than regular mosins but if it is a factory modded one , hold it as that attitude is changing and being reflected in sale values

until its seen though ...

TP90 · 05-06-2012, 10:03 PM

Sorry. Imgur must be having problems. I'll try to host them somewhere else.

jack404 · 05-06-2012, 10:05 PM

you can post them here , free !!

TP90 · 05-06-2012, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack404

you can post them here , free !!

How?

Sorry, still new at all this type of stuff.

TP90 · 05-06-2012, 10:12 PM

Ok, I think I figured it out. Thanks for all the help guys!

EDIT: Wow, don't know why they came out so big. Sorry.

jack404 · 05-06-2012, 10:46 PM

mosin nagant M91/30 does not look like a "lightening" looks like its been "sporterised"

Alpo · 05-06-2012, 11:39 PM

Isn't that a model 44? With the folding bayonet (you can see the lug where it goes). Doesn't look, to me, like the barrel's been cut. Just the wood.

jack404 · 05-06-2012, 11:51 PM

05-06-2012, 07:27 PM	#1
TP90 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	Any Korea era rifle experts out there? Hi. As a gift I just received a new rifle my Grandpa brought back from Korea. The gun is rich with history, from taking the gun from a P.O.W. to bringing it back into the states in parts. The only problem is I know next to nothing about these types of rifles. I would love if someone could point me in the right direction. Here are some basics about the gun: -Date marked 1945 -Russian Logo -Caliber unknown, guessing .30 cal -Came with bayonet I also took some pictures: http://imgur.com/a/t73QN#0 This rifle means a lot to my Grandpa and I would love to be able to restore her to her former glory. Any tips/advice would be appreciated! -->

05-06-2012, 08:50 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,647	Re: Any Korea era rifle experts out there? Well, your link goes nowhere, but if he brought it back from Korea, and it's Russian marked, then it's most likely either an SKS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sks or a Mosin Nagant. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosin%E2%80%93Nagant __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

05-06-2012, 08:53 PM	#3
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Any Korea era rifle experts out there? i only get this Attached Images

05-06-2012, 09:10 PM	#4
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,306	Re: Any Korea era rifle experts out there? I am getting the same thing, Jack. TP90, first of all, welcome the the forum. Second, why don't you try to post some pictures directly into your post by using the Go Advanced button and then Manage Attachments button. Once you get there, it should be fairly easy to figure the rest. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

05-06-2012, 09:16 PM	#5
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Any Korea era rifle experts out there? nth Koreans used a heap of rifles , chinese and soviet ,, but if marked with soviet symbol it'd have to be either SKS or mosin ... and many mosins where modified for the smaller troops and so are for some reason worth less than regular mosins but if it is a factory modded one , hold it as that attitude is changing and being reflected in sale values until its seen though ...

05-06-2012, 10:03 PM	#6
TP90 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Any Korea era rifle experts out there? Sorry. Imgur must be having problems. I'll try to host them somewhere else.

05-06-2012, 10:05 PM	#7
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Any Korea era rifle experts out there? you can post them here , free !!

05-06-2012, 10:12 PM	#9
TP90 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	Re: Any Korea era rifle experts out there? Ok, I think I figured it out. Thanks for all the help guys! EDIT: Wow, don't know why they came out so big. Sorry. Attached Images

05-06-2012, 10:46 PM	#10
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Any Korea era rifle experts out there? mosin nagant M91/30 does not look like a "lightening" looks like its been "sporterised" Last edited by jack404; 05-06-2012 at 10:47 PM..

05-06-2012, 11:39 PM	#11
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,647	Re: Any Korea era rifle experts out there? Isn't that a model 44? With the folding bayonet (you can see the lug where it goes). Doesn't look, to me, like the barrel's been cut. Just the wood. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

05-06-2012, 11:51 PM	#12
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Any Korea era rifle experts out there?