r/canadaguns • u/hockeyfanatic777 • May 22 '26

Fix my gun Mosin M38 bolt sloppy when cocked

It’s my first time taking this rifle out, and when I chambered a round I noticed how loose this was. I was hoping for some guidance as I’m unfamiliar with them.

It’s nice and tight when uncocked.

This seems unsafe to me so I unloaded the rifle and shot my Garand instead before it started raining.

I’d appreciate any help!

A gunsmith is out of the question, as the closest one is 800km south of me.

EDIT: well, thanks for the sassy help I guess lol. Just wanted to confirm it was safe as I’m still learning. My Enfield, and K98 wasn’t sloppy at all so wasn’t sure if this was wrong or unsafe.

Edit 2 thanks for all the actual help and info! It’s very appreciated

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u/Subject_Bet_6693 May 22 '26

Its fine, these rifles were made by the Russians not the Swiss but still safe to shoot

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u/Fundude45 May 24 '26

Well said a Swiss k31 rifle is slick awesome milsurp. Since they were neutral country who could make it premium and rifles less used. Compared to mausers, mosins or lee-Enfield patterns.

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u/Subject_Bet_6693 May 24 '26

Always liked the K31, its on my list to get along with a few other old military rifles but I need more room before more guns lol

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u/Fundude45 May 24 '26

I wish I had bought a k31 over the multiple mosins had before the price spike we have live in now. In mid 2000s millsurps were actually affordable now they cost too much. Im gonna rebuild my collection but with less millsurps sadly. Can buy nicer guns at same price now sadly.