M44 Costs

[mrvip27]

What price is too much for m44s now a days?

Classic is selling them for $229....seems pretty pricy and I am not sure it is worth the investment. I do already have a regular 91/30.

Opinions?

[LtNovakUSA]

Do you have any details on the rifle? Collectors will pay more, say for example, a Tula made M44, and of course condition plays a big part as well. Look here for some good info on Mosin Rifles: http://7.62x54r.net/

I paid $150 for a 1944 Izhevsk M44 a little over a year ago, and those are the most common. Recently, M44s are starting to become harder to find, they used to be almost cheaper than regular M91/30s. $229 seems high if its a common variant, but again, these have been going up in price as they become harder to find.

It's a fun rifle, it's loud and kicks pretty good, but it's a good time. I'd say go for it, $229 isn't a whole lot of money to begin with and IMO they are worth $229 in the fun of shooting them and the history they have.

[mrvip27]

well here is the direct link

http://www.classicfirearms.com/c-r-eligible/m44rifle

[LtNovakUSA]

Well, the internet ad doesn't really tell you much about what they are selling. They don't have a picture of the stamps or anything really specific to go on. I'd assume that they probably aren't anything rare or collectible, in which case it isn't a steal, but I still think that $229 is not a bad price for a rifle. Get a hold of them and ask for some details. If it looks good to you, buy it.

[mrvip27]

I will do that. The 91/30 I first bought I got to hand see in person and it was a Tula Hex 1931.


*EDIT* They replied and said its a large assortment of 3500 rifles. They didn't go through every one.

[davebee456]

locally crappy ones are going for 200$ so I just ordered on on classic firearms site.

[mrvip27]

found out these latest ones are "hunting versions" and more than likely the barrels are replaced, etc.

In other words, its not a true "soviet refurb" as other mosins have been.

[Slater]

"Hunting versions"? That's a new one. What do they do - remove the bayonet?

The average M44 is over the $200 range these days, and that's just for a run-of-the-mill refurb. I miss the days of the pristine postwar Russians going for $79.99 at Big 5

[mrvip27]

"Hunting versions"? That's a new one. What do they do - remove the bayonet?

The average M44 is over the $200 range these days, and that's just for a run-of-the-mill refurb. I miss the days of the pristine postwar Russians going for $79.99 at Big 5

Yes, you can read all about it on the mosin nagant forums.

But yes, I wish I could get one for 80 hah

[Trajan]

Wow, why are people paying that much for an M44? That's what Yugo SKSs were selling for in 08.

First gun I ever bought was an 1944 Izhevsk M44 for $100 at Gander Mt. in 08. Best "What the hell, it's only $100" purchase I ever made.