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Mosin Nagant Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do you pronounce "Mosin Nagant"?
A. Mo-seen Nah-gon
Q. How many different models of Mosin Nagants are there?
A. There are similar models that were manufactured in different countries and only have the slightest bit of differences.
Keeping that in mind, there are approximately 15 different models of the Mosin Nagant.
Q. How long is an average Mosin Nagant?
A. Overall length varies in range from 40 inches to 51.5 inches. Most range in the mid- to high 40s.
Q. How can I adjust the sights on my Mosin Nagant?
A. Use the rear sight to adjust the elevation. Raise the rear sight if the point of impact is too low and lower the rear sight if it is too high. Adjust the windage by drifting the front sight with a brass punch. A few models may have adjustment screws on the front sight. Move your front sight the opposite way you want your point of impact to go. So, if you want your point of impact to the left, move your front sight to the right and vice versa if you want your point of impact to the right, move your front sight to the left.
Q. Which is the most accurate Mosin Nagant model?
A. Finnish Mosin Nagants are considered to be the more accurately built Mosins than other models. Possibly, the two most accurate models are M28/30.
Q. Is there a manufacturer date on my Mosin?
A. Bottom of the tang is where you can frequently find the manufacture date and the arsenal mark. The arsenal is most likely going to be found on one of the sides of the tang. Note: Remington and New England Westinghouse manufacturers did not put a date on the receivers they made.
Q. Is there a safety lock on my Mosin Nagant?
A. The safety is the cocking knob located to the rear of the bolt. The safety is put in place by pulling it to the back and turning it 45 degrees to the left or until it can be hooked on the rear of the receiver. This locks the firing pin, trigger and the bolt closed.
Q. What is headspace?
A. It is the distance from the bolt face to the bearing point of the ammunition case in the chamber. The bolt will not close if the headspace is too small and if the headspace is too big then there could be a possible gas leak when you fire the rifle.
