Found a Mosin, should I get it?

[Sigblitz]

Let me preface this by saying I just became a site supporter only because I support ingunowners, not to ask for advice on this cheap old rifle. We were out today and I literally stumbled on a Mosin. Never had one. Of course my wife said I couldn't get it so I told the guy I would probably come back. Finish is rough. Has the ghost ring sight with the elevating rear sight, one leather strap in the back but not the front, ammo belt, a few stripper clips of ammo, and bayonet in a sheath. 1947 model. I believe it's probably worth the $275 so that's not the problem. I never desired to have one and I'm not familiar with them. Any opinions on going back to get it or will I regret it taking up space.

 

[Spear Dane]

 

[Gary119]

Let me preface this by saying I just became a site supporter only because I support ingunowners, not to ask for advice on this cheap old rifle. We were out today and I literally stumbled on a Mosin. Never had one. Of course my wife said I couldn't get it so I told the guy I would probably come back. Finish is rough. Has the ghost ring sight with the elevating rear sight, one leather strap in the back but not the front, ammo belt, a few stripper clips of ammo, and bayonet in a sheath. 1947 model. I believe it's probably worth the $275 so that's not the problem. I never desired to have one and I'm not familiar with them. Any opinions on going back to get it or will I regret it taking up space.

If this is a 91/30 check to see if it's a sniper. 1947 ex-snipers are not very common, 1947 non-sniper is even more not very common.

 

[Sigblitz]

Thanks but I don't know anything about the Mosins. But it sounds like either way it might be something I could pick up and learn about and not get hurt financially.

 

[Sigblitz]

I guess I should ask how to tell if it's a 91/30. That would probably make my decision on picking it up.

 

[Gary119]

I guess I should ask how to tell if it's a 91/30. That would probably make my decision on picking it up.

With detachable bayonet I'm pretty sure it is. 91/30 is a long rifle vs m44 (carbine). M44 has a folding bayonet. To see if ex-sniper pull bolt back, look inside on left wall of receiver for two bolt/plugs. Note when you shove the bolt back in you just cocked the rifle. It will now need to be decocked.

You sure it's a 1947 vs 1941? But a 1941 Tula (would have a arrow inside a star) would be a good find also! 1941 Izhevsk (arrow inside a triangle) not so much.

 

[cab32]

A 91/30 has a long barrel and usually a post front sight with a round hood and a straight grip stock. The bayonet is detachable from the rifle. A 91/30 bayonet does not look like a Knife but is a long spike with a cross cross section and a socket. A sheath is unusual as russia did not issue them with sheaths but some other counties did. If it is a knife bayonet, then it either does not go with a 91/30 or It may be Finnish . Mosin Nagants were designed in the late 1800's and are very unlike standard American or German bolt actions. CAB

 

[natdscott]

Why was it on the floor?

 

[Sigblitz]

The sight is post with hood. The bayonet is a cross spike. I was told it's a 1947. I usually get lucky falling into a gun. I bought several odd ducks as just general interest items and find out later there's more to it. I will give the bolt and markings a look. The sheaf appears correct but could have been added long ago. It's just a suede or leather tube of exact length and fitment but has some age.

 

[Sigblitz]

We're totally honest about everything except I don't announce a gun purchase anymore because I'm an addict and hide my addiction. The first step is admitting she has a problem.

 

[Expat]

I should have bought a crate back when they were so cheap...

 

[Sigblitz]

Why was it on the floor?

We were waiting at an auto shop so I went next door to an antique shop and said 'Do you have any gun stuff.'. If I just gave the shop away, I'm calling dibs on the Mosin.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

As much as it pains me to say it, that's not a bad price these days. They're a lot of fun. Check the bore - while these aren't sub-MOA rifles by any stretch of the imagination, bore condition matters. They're a lot of fun though. Buy or rent a copy of "Enemy at the Gates" if you've not seen it. If you're on the fence, that should push you over the edge.

 

[foszoe]

I have several crates laying around I could sell you.

I should have bought a crate back when they were so cheap...

 

[Expat]

I have several crates laying around I could sell you.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

 

[Miller Tyme]

Did someone say 1947 ?


Regardless of the model 1947 is a collectable year. PU snipers, ex-snipers, and 91/30's are rare, M44's , it was the 2nd lowest production year for them at Izhevsk ( 43 was lower)


47 PU sniper
47 ex-sniper
47 91/30
47 M44

 

[Sigblitz]

The one for sale appears to be an M44 as advertised. I don't know. I'm still on the fence.

 

[halfmileharry]

I'm not sure the price is all that bad.
You're considering a rifle that's over 70 yrs old and don't expect it to be perfect. It's not like it's a fortune. I'd probably go for it.

 

[Sigblitz]

You're right. It would give me something else to learn about.