Mosin-44

[mikestripe]

Whats a good price for a mossin modek 44.I am going to look at one the guy is asking $240 for it, he says it is in good shape,What should I offer him for it.

 

[possum_128]

Myself, I would not pay over $150.00. Good little guns but no where near worth his asking price. To give you an idea, I bought one from a member here about 7 or 8 months ago for $80.00.

 

[whatscooking]

You need to know which one it is, if it is a 43 Polish x-tra nice some ammo no paper or one from China might be worth looking at.

 

[straight-shooter]

Seems the average is $200 in the last 6 months. While I wouldn't be comfortable paying that much and I didn't already have one I might be inclined to.

Really depends on the condition. Nothing like a fireball and a bruised shoulder to get the adrenaline flowing.

 

[JettaKnight]

$240's a bit high for Russian, although a good Polish one will be around $300+.

 

[lmyer]

Going price for a typical matching soviet m44 refurb in decent shape is $200. I wouldn't pay more unless there was a very good reason to do so

 

[lmyer]

$240's a bit high for Russian, although a good Polish one will be around $300+.

Mint one recently sold for $500+ on Gunbroker. Watch the next one there. So much for all mosins being a cheap POS.

 

[straight-shooter]

Gunbroker brings in the mass morons with more money than they know what to do with I'm beginning to believe. Sad part is the sellers know it. Doesn't make it fair to the rest of us looking for a "fair" price.

I've only been in this hobby for about 10 years and have seen the prices quadruple before this latest panic. Now it's just beyond comprehension and bordering on ludicrous. Makes me glad I reload for every caliber I shoot and cast lead for every handgun I own.

I remember years ago when guys at the range thought I was nuts for reloading .223 and I told them I mainly done it for accuracy benefits and minimal savings. I don't think their laughing to hard now seeing the prices of .223 fodder. Good thing I stocked heavily on projectiles, powder and primers.