Mosin Rifle

[funshooter2]

The local Gander Mtn here has a long barrel Mosin and a shorter (I think a 91/something). Looks like they come with the cleaning kit, bayonet, cleaning rod, and, I think, as case. They want $99.99 for them. Is this about right? Are they worth the price. From the looks of ammo, you might need to reload for it around here.

[cbxboy]

The Mosins will be a 91/30 as the Long barreled and an M44 as the shorter with attached bayonets.  Both are cool and have there function.   They want $99??  Thats a fairly good deal if they are in Excellent shape.  The ammo is not hard to get at all as a matter of fact.  I would recommend buying in bulk and don't be afraid of Surplus Corrosive ammo.  Just treat ALL surplu 7.62x54r as corrosive, even the Yugo J30 is corrosive even though it looks a day old

If I could walk in and see a gorgeous 91/30 for $99 I'd be ok with the price.  With a C&R you could buy a refurd in Xcellent shape for around $80 and pay shipping....gee around $94 to your door.  I could make a case for buying 2!

Check your importer PW ARMS has a number of Mosins at my local Gander.  PW Arms seems to have soem GREAT imports of whatever variety they do. 

If you need ammo email me and I can show you a ton of places to buy it.  Load up on the 70's Yugo, GREAT ammo, its just corrosive so clean accordingly.   

[Lon371]

  That is about right i think. One of our local shops is still selling them around $69. i went in to grab one last week and was too late. The election has created havoc and they sold a case of them in a week.

  I think if you are serious about buying one, you should probably go get one. Pick up a tin of surplus ammo while you are there. Along with hearing protection. They are a blast to shoot and watch the reaction of people around you.  It is cheap to shoot, just make sure you clean your rifle.

 Have fun and shoot safe.

Lonny

[funshooter2]

Thanks for the info, all.  They looked pretty good, although I'm not sure what to really check out on them. The 91/30 I looked at felt pretty good with the action and looked clean. It was a little hard to tell, since there was quite a bit of cosmoline (or the Ruski equiv). I'm not sure I want one, really, because I shoot left handed and the bolt actions can be a bit of a hassle. Most of my long guns have been pumps, singles, or levers.

Speaking of post election havoc, I was out to the local Sportsmans warehouse yesterday and they had very little handgun ammo left. I got the last box of .44 mag SP. GMtn still has quite a bit of 9, .40, & .38, though. Seems like the .357, .45, and 44mag is very popular around here.   

[slayer]

I just paid $79.99 for an M91/30 at Dunham`s. I have yet to shoot it though. Mine is back-bored about 1-2 inches.

Jack

[TribReady]

You said the shorter one was a 91/something...if it's a 91/59 then $99 is a great deal.
Actually, $99 is a pretty good price.  Like mentioned, once you add shipping, it's about equivalent to buying online.  With these you get to see them first, also.
The Mosin-Nagant bolt is so simple in it's design and function (which proved beneficial on the Eastern front battles of WWII)  For a lefty, it may be the easiest bolt to work "from over the top" 

[cbxboy]

Crap as Tribready points out IF ITS a 91/59 buy it immediately!!  Forgot about it!!