Military Surplus Rifles

[gustmouse]

Well hopefully I should be receiving my C&R license soon. I have been checking out a bunch of the military surplus sites.
I think I’m going to buy the Mosin models first off. I plan on buying a model 38, 44 and 91/30. I notice that most of the dealers charge $10-$20 for a hand select rifle.
Is this fee worth it. I also see that the prices for the rifles including shipping are about 1/2 the price of a local gun store prices. But at least I can pick a good rifle out of a bunch there.
I remember when the Swedish Mausers came out in the late 80’s you could buy them for around $55 and they were beautiful. Now I can’t even find one in fair condition for nearly $300.
So I think the the Mosin should only increase in their value over the years. So any info on military surplus rifles would be much appreciated.

[Slamfire]

That rifle havin' been in service for a hundred years, I don't think they'll run low for more years than you can wait. They never had near as many Model 96s, that's why the price went up so fast.

[gustmouse]

That rifle havin' been in service for a hundred years, I don't think they'll run low for more years than you can wait. They never had near as many Model 96s, that's why the price went up so fast.

I didn't think of that. Good, so maybe I'll be able to collect a bunch of Mosins at reasonable prices.
I should of brought a bunch more of those 96s when I had the chance!

Thanks

[jgalar]

I don't think the hand pick fee is worth it on the Mosins, they are all in good shape.

[prairiedog555]

I don't know if it is true, but I heard they take 3 rifles and out of a bunch and the best one after a 2min inspection is the hand select.  The last 2 rifles I bought were (2) K31s which were great and a mod 48 mauser.  It was horrible.  Paid for hand select on all.  So I don't really know.