M-44's at Collectors (Photos Added)

[The Goose]

I stopped by Collectors Guns in Stoneham today after work. My office is on the same block. They had just opened a large crate of Moisin Nagant 44's. Only one had been taken out by one of the employees so I got to take my pick. These are in absolutely incredeible condition. They almost look unfired. Beautiful wood and metal finish. Excellent bore and crown. Marked 1945 on top of the receiver. I will post some photos tommorrow. I almost bought 2, but just did not have the cash. I may go back tommorrow. Oh yeah, $119.00.

 

[SKS Ray]

Not bad considering $70 plus $10 or more shipping and a gamble on what you'd get from a vendor, especially if you paid the handpick fee which would be another $10.
I still kick myself for not jumping in the crate of K98s I watched a guy pry open at a gun show. I had no idea what to look for as far as rare factory codes, etc. so I just kept walking.

 

[Garys]

Collector's web site lists 15 of them, in case anyone is interested. Which I would be if I didn't have a M38 and a 91/59.

Gary

 

[The Goose]

 

[Wakeman]

That's in pretty good shape! Especially for a war year M44.

But man... look at the size of that Billboard! That's worse than Century's!

 

[SKS Ray]

That can be faded in with some "accidental" cold blue.

 

[JonJ]

Nice carbine!

I have to get one of these Russians soon. I have 5 or so "Mosins" and not one is a Russian

 

[SKS Ray]

Sent you a PM JonJ