Question about a Mosin nagant and Legal issue regarding modification?.....?

Question

I live in california and i got the idea to make/modify/install a detatchable magazine on a 91/30...and i wanna know what i would have to do to make that legal if i did do it? i know about the 10 round limit..but im not sure about modifications etc...what would i have to do to make it legal? if possible at all? thanks

Answer 1

I too hate it when people "butcher" military surplus weapons. Why can't people appreciate them for what they are, and their historical value.

I recommend you just buy the rifle you want in the first place, that already has a detachable magazine, and sell the 91/30 to someone who can appreciate its real value.

As a military surplus rifle collector of 15 years, I can tell you:

1)  importation laws are becoming more strict every year, especially with the Democrats coming to power.

2)  Supplies of most historic firearms have begun to decline over the last 5 years or so.  

Don't believe me?  Go to your local bookstore and buy any gun magazine with articles on this subject.

And before you ask, no, I will not sell these firearms.  I intend to pass them on to future generations.

vangion's comments are disappointing.

Answer 2

I answered your question in the other thread

But don't listen to them about destroying the rifle

It is just one of a million or so that the previous owner didn't want any more so he dumped them on US

The valuable piece of history rant is c**p

It is a mass produced  inanimate object made of wood and steel nothing more

Don't allow anyone to give it any more status than that, the antis are trying hard enough already

Answer 3

Don't jump on them. We all know our Milsurps pretty well. Even if you did just drill a hole, which means machining entirely new parts for this magazine idea, you are still damaging the rifle.

If you are actually serious about making your own detachable magazine for a Mosin, you should realize the costs of this will easily exceed three or four Mosins. So you are honestly better off getting a rifle already designed for detachable box mags.

Do you follow me?

On behalf of all Mosins, I thank you for agreeing to preserve them.

Vangion is a short-sighted fool. In sixty years that rifle will be very valuable. And the ones that have been screwed up will be worth ****. It already happened with the K98 and the Arisaka. It will keep happening. The Mosin and SKS are next on the chopping block.

Answer 4

Legally, you should be alright since the detachable magazine would be the only suspect feature.

But WHY would you want to butcher a piece of history? Would you tear the Mona Lisa from its frame to make it more portable? I lovingly maintain all my milsurps, only altering what must be done to keep them safe and in working order. I encourage other collectors to do the same. These are classics, even if they are inexpensive and plentiful.