I want to pick up a mosin, but don't know what I'm looking for to make sure it's a quality find. What is a good price? I've seen a Chinese navy carbine, how are these? So if anyone can give me a hand i would be grateful.

Read this sticky in the C&R Section

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/10818-how-i-pick-a-good-rifle-when-milsurping-at-fun-shows-or-shop/

I have a bunch of these. You want matching parts (bolt is most important), good refinish - most are refurbs. I have seen some that were not quality re-blued and it was coming off. Obviously a shiny bore. Also Tula factory made ones seem more valuable, as well as the older ones with Hex receiver.

 

Keep in mind that shooting the short versions, like M38 or M44 is a violent experience Everytime I brought my M38 to a range people would come over and see what I'm shooting. It produces the BIGGEST fireball I've ever seen come out of a hand held weapon. This is due to the 7.62x54R cartridge not being designed for short barrels and some of the powder is not burned up inside the barrel. Very cool thing to see

I had a M44, and hated it. The bayonet made it a pain to store in my safe, and the straight bolt didn't help. Sold it when I got my M1903.

 

I wanted to get back into 7.62x54R, so I picked up a PU sniper that Impact Guns was selling. Really nice gun, and is probably what I should have got in the first place.

 

Whatever you do, stock up on ammo.

I have a bunch of these. You want matching parts (bolt is most important), good refinish - most are refurbs. I have seen some that were not quality re-blued and it was coming off. Obviously a shiny bore. Also Tula factory made ones seem more valuable, as well as the older ones with Hex receiver.

 

Keep in mind that shooting the short versions, like M38 or M44 is a violent experience Everytime I brought my M38 to a range people would come over and see what I'm shooting. It produces the BIGGEST fireball I've ever seen come out of a hand held weapon. This is due to the 7.62x54R cartridge not being designed for short barrels and some of the powder is not burned up inside the barrel. Very cool thing to see

And with heavy ball even more so.

It really depends on what you want. The most sought after Mosins are stamped matching numbers with no line outs. The location of the import mark, receiver type, maker, and year made can greatly change the value especially on a carbine rifle (M38,M44). You want to look for rifles import marked on the bottom barrel and not on the receiver. The features on the stock are also important to the value. It is not uncommon to find WW2 dated carbines with the early import marks and correct features selling for 500-$800 or more. The 91/30 with these features sell for $150 or more.

I want to pick up a mosin, but don't know what I'm looking for to make sure it's a quality find. What is a good price? I've seen a Chinese navy carbine, how are these? So if anyone can give me a hand i would be grateful.

 

have u ever shot mosin before? y do u want one ? do u want just a shooter or a collector's item? do u have a preference for the country of origin....

if u want just a plinker to have fun with and start a conversation just get the cheapest one u can find, send couple of rounds down the range and call it a day. if u re really into shooting surplus military rifles then I suggest starting with Finn M39, M28 or M28-30 ( these are higher refinement rifles )... u will spend hours at the range wondering hth Häyhä did it

but I gotta warn u ... it's addictive and there are A LOT of different mosins out there

I want one because i want to get into surplus and they seem pretty inexpensive. I don't really care what country. There are a couple up near me going for 295. Don't know of that is a good or bad price.

I want one because i want to get into surplus and they seem pretty inexpensive. I don't really care what country. There are a couple up near me going for 295. Don't know of that is a good or bad price.

 

There are so many different models of Mosin Nagant rfiles. You mention the price $295, is that good or bad? If it is most 91/30s that would be bad, if it is an M44 or M38, not so bad, If it is a Finnish M27 really amazing. The most common and a good one to begin with are russian refurbished 91/30 models, they can be had for about $125 at gunshows in PA. or at Sarco in Easton, PA.

 

A great site to research and learn about mosin nagant rifles is: www.mosinnagant.net

 

Be careful, they are like rabbits, buy one and they suddenly start multiplying!