Hi, I've got an authentic SVT-40 sniper rifle and I'm trying to find a scope mount that won't damage the notch. I've read here and elsewhere that most repros have the pin too high and it will damage the notch in the receiver if fired. I'd like to be able to shoot the gun without damaging it, obviously, so does anyone have experience with brands that definitely work without damaging the notch? This site recommends "finnbear" or Ukranian ones made in Izyum, has anyone here actually tried them?

Hello just acquired a 1939 Finnish captured mosin I would like to clean up the stock still has cosmoline.. the stock is a war time stock and dont want to lose anything by doing something wrong.. tryed emailing several museums that have mosins displayed and nothing back from them yet.. Any help would be great Thanks again Chris Canion

Does any one know how to make the correct shellac stock finish for the Mosin stock? regards Paul