Lancaster, been following this project since it started. It definitely has taken on a life of its own.
That plus all the other rifles that just seem to blend in with the build theme. I've a octagon receiver and spare parts squirreled away someplace. Funny thing, you can get moisins here in the U.S. for about $100 and for the most part (good barrel of course) they shoot way out of proportion as to their cost. My first introduction to the moisin is/was a model 27 Finnish rework. But the best part was the barrel. The barrel is marked VKT which I am told is "of TIKA" manufacture. Bright shiny lands and grooves. Shoots cast bullets very well. Thanks for keeping us posted on your project. Probably the most interesting one I've seen. Frank