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jcbrown23602
I bought a Mosin Nagant rifle at the last gun show and some surplus ammo. Chambering the cartridge was difficult and required a sharp thump with my hand to close the bolt. Someone told me they thought it may be the ammo which was Albanian, and had a history of being hard to chamber. I ordered some Norma brass and while waiting for that to come I removed the bolt and tried to put the cartridge head into the bolt head under the extractor. Difficult. When forced in, it was too tight to turn with the fingers. I took a couple cartridges and milled 1-2 millimeters from around the rim. Worked fine. Bolt closed easily, no signs of excessive headspace on the case after firing. Meantime the Norma brass arived; same problem I had with the Albanian. I'm convinced that it is the extractor extending too far into the bolt head recess. Is there any way I can grind a little off the extractor or am I going to cause more headaches when I start this? I can just continue to remove brass from the rims, but this is just a band-aid. From some of the sites I have monitored, others are having this problem. Any ideas??
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  • jcbrown23602
    OK guys and gals I need help on this one. I am looking for a wooden stock for a p14 enfield. Any ideas would be welcomed
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  • rufe-snow
    It's a French Gras Model 1874, made at the Tulle Arsenal in 1877. I don't know enough about them to tell the difference, but it could be one of 2 different 1874 models.

    1), Dismounted Gendarmerie carbine.

    2), Artillery Musketoon.

    It looks to be in good shape considering it's age. Can't help with value.
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  • jcbrown23602
    I think it's the first one you mentioned. After looking at the two, I found pictures of the first one you mentioned that were identical to the gun in my possession. Do you know where I could find even more information about it? Thanks!
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by jcbrown23602
    I think it's the first one you mentioned. After looking at the two, I found pictures of the first one you mentioned that were identical to the gun in my possession. Do you know where I could find even more information about it? Thanks!


    The Gunboards Forum has a board that is specifically devoted to French firearms. Post your question(s) and photos over there. Lot of the posters are big time collectors of French firearms, if anybody could answer your question(s), it would be them.
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