Alright so I have been saving my pocket change for awhile and after spending a few hours counting it this weekend, I have a few hundred dollars saved up for no particular reason. After spending all day planning on spending it on some 7.62 ammo I realized that i have 9 spam cans already so I figured its time to get another Mosin. Well I have a 91/30 already so I figure why not a carbine. So anybody know of any shops around Indy with carbines? the next question is what the going price is? I'm not looking for anything spectacular just matching numbers, don't care about where its from or what year it is.
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who has short Mosins?
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Its a little out of the way, but last time I was in there (Saturday) Falls City Firearms had a few m44's and type 53 chinese carbines in stock. Chinese prices were about $160-$180 (I think), Russian m44's were around $250, and I think he had a polish m44 for about $325. I may be wrong, and you can call him to check before you make the drive.
You might check out Bradis if you're looking for a Type 53. I bought one there last week. They got another 20 in Saturday though you might check to see if they still have some before making the trip. They were $139.
ETA... Just looked and it appears they still have them since they aren't struck from their list: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/bradis_guns/266317-inventory_update_1_25_13_a.html
ETA... Just looked and it appears they still have them since they aren't struck from their list: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/bradis_guns/266317-inventory_update_1_25_13_a.html
Them M53 Chinese seem to be readily available in the LGS, M44's are harder to find. I ended up getting mine off Gun Broker (please don't flame me) for $265.00 including shipping. After you find an M44 then you'll need a 1895 Nagant revolver, they are still fairly cheap but the ammo is kinda pricey.
Miller Tyme
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+2 on Falls City, he took a 1948-M44 and I believe a 1945-M44 in trade Saturday afternoon in addition to the above. Rick is a great guy to deal with.
P.S. that Polish M44 is numbers matching.
+2 on Falls City, he took a 1948-M44 and I believe a 1945-M44 in trade Saturday afternoon in addition to the above. Rick is a great guy to deal with.
P.S. that Polish M44 is numbers matching.
Yea Rick will give you a fair price. If you are into any type of C&R guns or history at all, you will like his shop. Be sure to look at his Indiana history!
you kow... i was kinda thinking that a nagant revolver would be nice. thanks for all the help guys.
now if only I could find some >40 brass and 9mm dies
I haven't looked in a long time but I bought my M44 from SOG. I bought it as a "parts gun" for $59 but it was complete and not all that bad overall. I figured for that price it was worth it just to see what I'd get. I refurbished the whole gun and it's pretty nice now.
roadrunner681
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i remember seeing some kind of Finnish mosin in a gun store called Madison county guns in Alexandria not sure what model it was but it was very nice and shorter that a m91
I wouldnt give more than 80 bucks for one out the door. See them at every show. I almost bought one but everybody told me ammo was drying up. I put it down and walked the show for ammo and found none so passed on the rifle.
I used to shoot my uncles about three times a week for fun but that was back when they were real cheap.
I used to shoot my uncles about three times a week for fun but that was back when they were real cheap.
If you want a shooter carbine, I would recommend a 91/59 if you can find one. They tend to have very good bores and nice stocks - and don't have that heavy bayonet hanging off the barrel. You should be able to score one for under $300 but don't settle for one in less than stellar shape. Mine is just the usual 1943 91/59 but is quite pristine and quite accurate. Bought from a Gunboards forum member. As I understand it, 91/59s have not been imported for quite some time so there appears to be a finite supply if you look at them as an investment.
Good M38s are difficult to come by in my opinion. Usually counterbored, frosty, and beat pretty badly. I have only one M38 - a 1945 with pristine bore and I highly prize it. Found it at a local gun show for a pittance, from a seller who certainly didn't know how uncommon 1945 M38s are. It is also quite accurate.
One option if you really want a M44 with the integral bayonet - is that quite a few of the 1948 M44s are in exceptional shape, both inside and out. And they are no more expensive than other run-of-the-mill M44s. I would say $200 -$250. I have a 1948 M44 from Gunbroker that I have never shot. I keep telling myself that I need to - but always seem to choose a different rifle.
Nicest carbines are the Polish M44s, but the truly minty unissued ones are going for crazy prices. I have one I bought a couple years ago and I shot 5 rounds through it when I first got it. Since then I just look at it. Guess the M44s just aren't my favorite shooters. It came from Gunbroker. Now sells for double what I paid only 2 years ago.
Carbines are loud and fun to shoot - but if you want a real shooter for not much more consider a Finn M91, Finn M39, or Finnish Tikka 91/30. These always give me by far the best results.
Good luck in your quest with whatever you decide. My best advice is to don't settle for poor bores in any Mosin you intend to shoot. Gotta wade through a lot of poor ones to get to the good - and be prepared to pay a premium if the seller knows it. Then take good care of it!
Les
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Miller Tyme
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Boy did someone feed you a line of 
, 7.62x54r is one of the few ammos you can still get, and get cheap, last 2 crates I bought was about 3 weeks ago and it was $169.00/880 rounds/crate.Hard to shoot cheaper than that.
Hard to shoot cheaper than that.
Sgammo seems to be getting lots in at least once a week, but with quantity limits. But for 21 cents/ round you can't beat it. It's all I'll be able to afford to shoot this year on a regular basis.
Hard to shoot cheaper than that.
This.
How much 54r you sittin on Miller? I have enough for Kingdom Come and I refuse to stop buying it too! 440 rounds to my door for about $90.
Yes sir, I'll take 6 this week lol.
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