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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
03-20-13, 19:53
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.
well here is the direct link
http://www.classicfirearms.com/c-r-eligible/m44rifle
LtNovakUSA
03-20-13, 21:06
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 $229 is not a bad price for a rifle. Get a hold of them and ask for some details. If it looks good to you, buy it.
I will do that. The 91/30 I first bought I got to hand see in person and it was a Tula Hex 1931.
*EDIT* They replied and said its a large assortment of 3500 rifles. They didn't go through every one.
davebee456
03-25-13, 22:56
locally crappy ones are going for 200$ so I just ordered on on classic firearms site.
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.
"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:p
"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:p
Yes, you can read all about it on the mosin nagant forums.
But yes, I wish I could get one for 80 :( hah
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.
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 $100" purchase I ever made.
lol yup! unfortunately.
David55Indiana
03-30-13, 15:54
locally crappy ones are going for 200$ so I just ordered on on classic firearms site.
I just picked up a nice 1942 91/30 at my LGS, $160.00.
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