Restoring an Exhumed 1944 Mosin Nagant Rifle

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To rescue this Model 44 Mosin Nagant I had to go all the way to England, where thanks to my mate Guy a lot of rusty guns was waiting me. This Russian rifle is the first a series of videos filmed in England, where I had to face loads of logistical challenges to get these old guns back to life.
A special thanks goes to Michelangelo Neri Orliani for helping in the making of this project
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[@Backyard.Ballistics]

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[@ddoherty5956]

🤣 I was thinking it has been a While since there was a Backyard Ballistics post yesterday, today must be my lucky day 👍😉🇬🇧😊

[@chasejdmartin]

Looking forward to your caustic bluing recipe!

[@johnmoore8599]

The flip side of making a mistake is that you gain experience. You won't make this same mistake again on this series of rifle. I'm glad it came out well. There are probably better collector versions out there, but at least you've added another one to the mix. It went from mostly junk to a fully working authentic carbine.

[@infin1ty850]

There are so many Mosin rifles that honestly they are perfect guns to start learning on. I do miss the days of being able to pick up an entire crate for less than $1k.

[@tyleralan1470]

@@infin1ty850 these day youd be lucky to get 2 for that price

[@infin1ty850]

@@tyleralan1470 Last Mosin I bought was about 15 years ago and it was actually from a crate my local shop had ordered. Got it for about $135. If I could have predicted how insane the surplus market would be these days, I would bought several.

[@5cbryant]

Been waiting for this! Best firearm restoration specialist on the web!

[@johnmoore8599]

What he said!

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

Exactly 👍 ,he restores them to functional condition ,not just pretties them up

[@dobryziomek27]

he is better than rusty restore and more of fake restoration videos

[@thecanadianlanboy8132]

Far from it. This gun could have been conserved quite easily, instead he decided to completely refinish both metal and wood. The wood finish was easily salvageable, and he decided to sand down the metal, which was entirely unnecessary In the case of historical artifacts, 5% original finish is better than 0%, and in this case there is not a single square cm of original finish on the entire rifle. Effort should be made to stop the decay, not make it look new

[@5cbryant]

First time hearing a Mosin described as an “historical artifact.” Lol.

[@mylastaccountgotdeletedtha6936]

The one vid with profanity and it’s when he goes to England. Fitting.

[@manitoba-op4jx]

did you expect anything less? :D

[@tcapo514]

What profanity? He is Italian we all cuss. 4:44 😎👍 F- IT

[@ddoherty5956]

He didn't come here to fix guns, but after being robbed at knife point everyday did an A team 🤣🤣🤣

[@comentedonakeyboard]

Blyat would of course been more fiting to the Gun

[@cranki6316]

I'd curse too if i had to go to England.

[@cavscout888]

Great video! Thank you! It also turned out probably as well as it ever could have, and rather nice in general. Great job. Us Japan rifle collectors were screaming when you started cutting the toe off, though it probably would have had to be cut there if you wanted to redo the joint anyway. The Japanese ones are actually dovetailed. That crack in the joint forms from many swings of temperature and humidity. Can happen stored in an attic or garage, or even the closet or gun safe, if hard swinging seasons and little climate control inside the house. Home there are more videos from the trip!

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

There are 4 more videos from the trip. One is gonna be up in10 days or so😉

[@5cbryant]

I swear I have taken the barrel bands off a Mosin before but I can’t remember how!

[@cavscout888]

Most Mosins aren't M44's. Even then.... I don't think you can, at least not both (without bending)... IIRC.

[@DeimosPC]

91/30s they do come off, but not off carbines like the M44

[@5cbryant]

@@DeimosPC yeah, you’re right. As I recall I’ve never restored an M44. Must be the 91/30 I’m thinking of.

[@a330flyguy2]

On the 91/30 you just remove the front sight, but the problem with the M44 is the bayonet.

[@colbunkmust]

@@a330flyguy2 You don't even need to remove the front sight on the 91/30, the barrel band should just barely fit through as long as you've removed the cleaning rod. At least on mine it does.

[@AyoubusMagnus]

The man went to England restored a mosin and a Webley then rented an underground shooting range for us. How much love can someone get ?

[@kondrik3777]

He's the best. Beats the rest.

[@jaszicus]

Backyard Ballistics, comes to the UK and immediately fits in by swearing like a f**king docker lol! Great vid mate, cheers for the entertainment and another well described restoration

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

What bullets are you using?

[@GeronKizan]

I'm glad you restored it and saved it from being sporterize/bubba'd like certain KZbin content creators who give mosin restorations a black and green zombie plastic stock and a scope from Big 5 sporting goods.

[@manitoba-op4jx]

i don't understand sporterizing. that simple refinish is beautiful.

[@zchris87v80]

​@@manitoba-op4jx it's because you could buy them by the crate for almost nothing (evidently in the 90's they'd just shove 30 or so in a bucket and sell them for $25 each) so people would use them as a base for hunting rifles. Sporterizing is to make them lighter or easier to control. My first centerfire was a Mauser G98 that was one of 15k Germany was allowed to keep after WW1, and was converted to a K98. Someone chopped up the stock back in the 50's. Shame for such a rare rifle.

[@manitoba-op4jx]

@@zchris87v80 no, i meant sporterizing in the bubba context. modifying the gun to handle better is fine, spray painting it matte black and covering it in amazon-grade tacticrap is another... lol

[@GeronKizan]

@@manitoba-op4jx In my medicated haze, I was more talking about what I seen some people on this platform do in the name of "sporterizing" when they're just bubbaing. Best example is a mosin "Fix-up" job by a chap named NeverEnuffAmmo.

[@lucca7566]

HOLY SHIT THE KING IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@spicy110]

This video is not showing in my sub feed at all, I only found it via recommended.

[@Antek104]

yeah me too, fucking youtube algorythm

[@mattknowsnothing]

@@spicy110 same:/

[@erik_dk842]

I'm also getting fed ancient videos of uninteresting subjects, and my search results on Google are two pages of relevance

[@TheMicroTrak]

Exhumed? Did you steal it from a grave?

[@davidjernigan8161]

The Japanese did a similar thing when making Arisaka stocks.

[@neutronalchemist3241]

It also helps with wood warping. Infact they wanted the Type I (made in Italy by Beretta) to be made with the same composite stocks.

[@eddiewhitcomb]

Fun fact about the Mosin bolt, not only does it not require any tools, but it actually provides a tool for you. The notch on the end of the connecting bar fits perfectly around the bullet end of the firing pin and you can use that as a wrench to unscrew it from the cocking knob. You just have to be careful that the firing pin doesn't shoot out of the body as it's under spring pressure, I usually press my thumb firmly on the side of it to keep it from doing so.

[@thunderzap2]

I was about to comment this lol. It's very weird seeing someone who knows guns but isn't familiar with mosins since they're so common over here lol.

[@sbrewski27]

Man what a little gem this channel is.

[@theethantran]

BACKYARD BALLISTICS JUST DROPPED 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AdrianOdowd]

That’s what I said

[@ampstamp]

The way it sounds in that firing range is PUNCHY 👌

[@TheEpictrooper]

M44s sound punchy no matter where you are. I have taken mine to an outdoor range and when it fires the whole range stops and looks out of shock. My current one is a Romanian M44 but I used to have the Chinese one and I swear that the Chinese one was quieter. XD

[@zchris87v80]

​@@TheEpictrooper not to mention the fireball gets everyone's attention.

[@TheEpictrooper]

@@zchris87v80 100%. Even in the middle of the day you can see it.

[@zchris87v80]

@@TheEpictrooper yeah I already liked the feel of the M44 over the 91/30 (something about it just feels powerful), and was wowed when I saw that after about the 3rd shot. Needless to say, it gets more range visits.

[@TheEpictrooper]

@@zchris87v80 it never gets old in my opinion.

[@MB-nn3jw]

I am so glad I am not the only one who has expletive laden efforts when working on these things. I am not alone!

[@glitterlich]

it's hilarious how you have a noticeable british accent and even use brit expressions in the parts filmed over at your friend's 😄

[@brandonha]

Can we get a long form video of just you two boys talking shite whilst you work on guns?

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

That would get me in sooo much trouble🤣 We're not exactly politically correct

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

We learn through screwing up. It turned out nice in the end, so no worries.

[@Cain-rp4zp]

I love this shit, man; can't get enough of it.

[@moneyman2236]

As usual, very well done.

[@girdielbohmer2148]

I was about to ask about barrel and rifling preservation state, but you filmed that pristine spiral. Man, what a relic! I hope she has all the love she deserves from now on!

[@mikeoxlong6797]

Probably a chrome lined bore

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

It looked a little rougher in person, but still much better than the outside. That's why I even bothered in the first place

[@marcolinosalgarone9442]

I hope we will see more of those UK buried treasure, litteraly

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

Definitely, I've already filmed 4 more.

[@Nyllsor]

Always great when you post! Extra good episode :)

[@sssummmak]

Looking forward to that Webley video! I bought Webley mark IV in 38. S&W this spring and it is such a joy to shoot!

[@jacobkoster3808]

Absolutely loving your banter

[@davidprice6172]

Return of the king!! Perfect timinng

[@SCPKing1835]

WE'RE SO FUCKING BACK WE'VE NEVER BEEN GONE

[@limon16025]

Great video. I always love how you explain all these fun little facts about the guns you're working on.

[@voEovove]

I hope more of these historical relics find their way into your capable hands. Great job as always!

[@niklasw.1297]

Wait. Was the Sling not savable?

[@FoxtrotFleet]

Why credit the Soviets with the bolt design? It predates them.

[@sn1kzZe]

My favorite weapon in cod1

[@andersjjensen]

Can't wait for your new hot bluing recipe. I came for the restauration porn but stayed for your preservationist views and chemistry lessons :P

[@plaugish]

4:38 You sound like an Animal Crossing character and I love it.

[@DemolitionManDemolishes]

Oi! Do you have a loicense for that... lack?

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

I wouldn't be surprised at all. Recently I got asked by the cashier what I was going to do with Rennies (Calcium carbonate antacid tablets) while buying a box of them. I can't imagine a more harmless substance.

[@multicoloredwiz]

Wow man, i thought that the steel was ruined and thered be a lot of screws drilled out.. salute!!!

[@IsMyPCEdible]

Hmmm, yes very orange

[@blakslayer]

Hi love when backyard ballistic drop a new vid ! Specially when is about a pattern of rifle I love like this M44.

[@mistreku]

Man, I'm so happy to see another video, I thought you gave up on the channel! Great to see otherwise! Mille grazie!

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

The opposite, I've been working to get a better shop and to arrange one in England. I'll be back on a normal upload schedule now.

[@mistreku]

@@Backyard.Ballistics Brilliant, can't wait to see your future videos!

[@davidhandyman7571]

A great result.

[@BLATSZ123]

Finally what took you so long

[@LugesunBismarck]

Having studied Mosins a lot and having restored a few before, the stock finish is certainly a point of contention. Officially, as you said, they dropped Shellac for VK-1 in 1940, but with the German invasion coming only the following year, not every stock manufacturer had a sufficient supply of the new finish. Tula and Izhevsk were fully supplied initially but as guns began dropping into the repair depots, the arsenals frequently had to supply their own replacement stocks and finishes, attributing for many post-1940 guns being shellac'd. Additionally, the post-war refurbishment process in the 1950s saw inconsistent standards from arsenal to arsenal on their refurb process. I have at least two examples in my personal collection of 1942/43 dated Mosins from Izhevsk refurbished by post-war arsenals that have a layer of shellac applied overtop of VK-1 or other equivalent finish. I have also read that a few arsenals/depots had older stockpiles of Linseed Oil left over from Tzarist era stockpiles. We haven't confirmed yet, but a friend has a 1940 dated SVT-40 that we are fairly certain has BLO instead of VK-1

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

Thank you very much for sharing your experience. Do you know if stains were always applied before the finish?

[@MichaelDebalski-mk6bt]

Another old rifle that had a salt bath for a couple of weeks to get clicks !

[@unanimousanonymous5436]

Yay! A backyard ballistics episode! You are the only gun restoration channel I watch. Thank you!

[@end_slayer]

I love you, I forgot about you, but I have always been waiting.

[@vonBelfry]

Love the lax Casual Englishman vibe

[@Chainsaw-ASMR]

@backyardballistics has entered his villain arc: Freelancing in England for an international arms dealer 😂

[@AppliedCryogenics]

Yes! Was missing this content! Welcome back.

[@mattknowsnothing]

Loving your perfect use of the English language 4:53 😂

[@comentedonakeyboard]

16:38 going Underground, litteraly

[@sssummmak]

You can also use parts of the bolt for disassembly of Mosin firing pin... I have Enfield (Postwar production from Canada) at home as well and lack of that tool is reason I have not taken the bolt apart in 3 years of owning that damn rifle.

[@TomP-nw4wu]

Thank you for saving this old girl.

[@DANGERTIM112]

I was rewatching some of your video's, but i cant seem to find the chinese AK or the rpg anymore, what happened to them??

[@Skelbton]

mistakes, happen, but atleast you did it to the one they made 30,000,000 of and not 30 of.

[@Knightboat99]

Another fantastic video 🙂

[@abitofapickle6255]

So they did what the Japanese did with their wood stocks.

[@FloridaGuns]

I missed you videos!!! So happy to see a new one, and a Mosin as well :)

[@antiares1684]

You are a magician! Well Done!

[@Luftwaffel1944]

New video- lets go!

[@ThatUYgunguy]

sounds like a friggin cannon lmao

[@ray.shoesmith]

Welcome back!

[@LOCALCHUDDIE]

Finally

[@TheHiddenPart]

WELCOME BACK!😊

[@jacobkoster3808]

I usually watch videos with 2X speed but not this one. I’m giving you all the watch time.

[@MicMc539]

I drop Valium and watch at half speed.

[@markellii3093]

I kinda wish you rented out that underground shooting range more, the sound you get is incredible.

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

Not very comfortable though

[@UgandanAirForce]

"Exhumed" as if he took it out of a pharaoh's tomb.

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

I did!

[@16jan1986]

Why no cursing in Italian.....

[@therogers4432]

When in Rome, do as the Romans do...

[@HeavyMetalBear11]

Brilliant video, I'm curious why you have moved to England though?

[@erik_dk842]

He was just visiting?

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

Beer and sausages are better, People is great, and I like the colder climate. But politics are dreadful. So I just visit every now and again 😉

[@magicoddeffect]

Have you explained the formula for your new de-rusting solution in another video? I'd like to know how to recreate it as I have an old rusty drill press I want to restore.

[@neutronalchemist3241]

It's in his other channel, "beyond ballistic".

[@erik_dk842]

Citric acid and caustic soda

[@LeverActionBoi]

I love how even Europeans dunk on England

[@jimmydesouza4375]

Kind of silly to be honest, everything they dunk on England for is true of them, maybe not to the same degree (though often it is, even worse at times).

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

Don't get me wrong, I love England, it is my second home. But their policies are just dreadful. Anything even remotely dangerous falls under some sort of ban. They definitely chose safety over freedom. I respect the choice (although I don't agree with it) but it looks to me they got neither safety nor freedom.

[@addmix]

Seeing how well your rust solution works, I think you should make a lot of money selling pre-made rust dissolving solution.

[@erik_dk842]

Stone soup. It's just citric acid and caustic soda

[@addmix]

@@erik_dk842 I've watched the video, I am aware. But he has created the only real competition for evapo-rust. Most people would rather just buy it off the shelf rather than mixing their own. He could make a living by selling the mixture, better for us, better for him

[@rodneyhull9764]

seen ' Gunsmith of Williamsburg 1969'?

[@dan725]

Hold up… did our dude lose significant weight? Am I the only one who noticed? You must have lost around 7-8KG or more!

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

I actually lost 20 Kg. Doctor said I was too fat😒

[@dan725]

@@Backyard.Ballistics AWESOME! You’re looking amazing in the video! Huge congrats on the weight loss! 20KG holy crap that’s significant, and quite the willpower to accomplish!

[@Backyard.Ballistics]

@@dan725 thanks!!

[@jimspackman5770]

Please post your current hot bluing method when you can.

[@DeimosPC]

Pretty sure he has videos covering that already

[@jimspackman5770]

@@DeimosPC Yes, but he mentioned during this one that he has a new recipe with things he sourced in England.

[@_Jester_]

@@jimspackman5770 And he also said he'll make a video about it on his second channel

[@seppa1019]

Ah, some more quality content to watch. Nice work

[@greghbaker]

That rust removal solution is crazy effective. It really does work like magic...

[@spotmyimpactbro]

Beatiful rifle. Great work. Shame about the obstinate laws in the UK.

[@fr4ct1v09]

He's back! What's the blue stuff at the beginning? Did it help loosening the screws?

[@Cloudstrife112233]

Yay!!! A new Backyard Balistics video!!!

[@AaronTeague-u3p]

Looks like you started with a Royal Tiger Imports "Grade A" Mosin.

[@dagger1145]

You did it again, man ... Awesome work on this superb piece of history .. brilliant !

[@LilPistachiofr]

I was literally wondering yesterday where backyard ballistics was lol

[@cmkeelDIM]

It was the backbone of the Russian White army, and the Soviet Red Army. Nomenclature matters.

[@geodezix]

Ten shots with a mosin and i need shoulder surgery.....

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Blighty just found a proud adoptive son in Carlo, with him swearing like a total marra. Great restoration work on that Mosin, mate. Looks as great as it will ever be. Cheers.

[@Tobi202]

Was it a Russian Developer bc it sounds awfully italian or french

[@lordwolffurry582]

I just started a restoration on a type 53, super pitted and rusty, but should be safe to shoot. A lot of areas under the barreled action have soft wood, and there was a large crack I had to repair, any ideas on fixing the soft wood?

[@Speedcore4L]

Hello 16:37 That Sound ;) Isn't that the long barrel?

[@gorilla_with_jetpack4102]

Very nice! -from - (*flips coin*) Somewhere in Cacalacky!

[@keatonholzbach8512]

My favorite channel. Much support.

[@bryanwages3518]

Those things cost around 600 here in the U.S. Just about all milsurp rifles have skyrocketed in price.

[@Taleton]

Exceptional work… as always .. Grazie caro !

[@scottessery100]

14:20 as a metal detectorist with over 50 victorian and edwardian horse shoes , do you think your patent solution would be effective? btw you have embraced the culture fantastically in this video :)

[@allenstayduhar7139]

Love this guy! Your looking at a great gunsmith!

[@KendrasEdge757]

Such a beautiful job my friend! Learn everytime I watch one of your videos!! Soli Deo Gloria~

[@excessivefarce2808]

mark novak heart attack simulator video

[@j.robertsergertson4513]

Excellent job ! The stock looks amazing