http://www.classicfirearms.com/c-r-eligible/originalmolotm9130wbayob

Thanks Alpo,

 

These rifles are priced great.  I don't have any experience with this dealer, Classic Firearms.  Do you think their B grade is good enough or should I go for one of the 139 "X - excellent grade" rifles?

Both are tempting.......

 

Thanks

Tom

I bought one of these around Christmas time (my only surplus firearm).
It shoots well, which is all I care about. The wood is a little beat up and it didn't come with a sling.

This at 50 yards, with iron sights, out of the box.

Classic is a good company. I got a molot grade b from aim and it was much nicer than i expected.

Alpo, Coldsolderjoint,

Thanks to both of you for your input.  I am going to do a bit of research on Mosins in general before I choose the grade and type I eventually buy.

classic is gtg

 

on the flip side, I can't believe how fast the prices have risen on these

I'd go for the nicer grade ones and hand select a bore or finish, whatever you prefer. For me, I prefer seeing the rifle I am buying before I buy it but I can understand giving it a shot and getting something random. The handpicks are usually exactly what you ask for at least.