My first mosin M44

[Mustang5L5]

Been trying to find and m44 for some time now that wasn't going to cost me in the ballpark of $300.

I wised up, got my C&R license and promptly ordered two mosins shipped to my door for the price of a local M44.

How I love this little price of paper

Anyway, my new '44 Ishevsk. Typical refurb, nothing special. Can't wait to see some fireballs!

Not as pretty as my 91/30...but I bet it will be more fun to shoot!

My other mosin should be here next week!

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[Dradian]

Very nice Congrats!

 

[TTA89]

Nice! I bought an M44 as my 1st C&R rifle and they are still my favorite... I just need to find a Polish M44 to complete the collection.

 

[martin08]

Fire balls and bruised shoulders. Gotta love them guns.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Exactly the reason why I wanted one.

91/30s just don't have big enough fireballs


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[NinerMaine]

You will soon own three Mosins. I have a feeling it will not stop at three. Now you need to find a M38. Nice rifle.

 

[50 BMG]

What ever you do DO NOT order one of those Chinese M44 versions for sale by our friends who are presently offering them on the web. They are HORRIBLE. I mean JUNK!

Stocks are so soft you can almost poke a hole in them with your finger. One of them had a bore that looked like a 22 could fit thru it. Wait, see if you can snag one at a show or privately.

 

[TTA89]

I ordered a hand pick Chinese T53 about a month ago and mine is fine. I don' know which vendor you're talking about but mine looks fine and the bore is good.

 

[40 caliber]

What ever you do DO NOT order one of those Chinese M44 versions for sale by our friends who are presently offering them on the web. They are HORRIBLE. I mean JUNK!

Stocks are so soft you can almost poke a hole in them with your finger. One of them had a bore that looked like a 22 could fit thru it. Wait, see if you can snag one at a show or privately.

Well thank you Fred, i was going back and forth between the chinese for $139 (if you buy two) and a soviet for $179. Orders on the way! I had sold my mosin's a while ago and missed them. if anyone is still thinking about a 913/0, I suggest going to collectors in Merrimack. They are still selling a few from the crate for $99.99. You can't buy them with your C&R for that !! (when you include shipping, and those guys that fred is talking about charge 2% on the credit card as well). These guys are good people, let's help them out. I just bought a 91/30 hex from them today for $139.99. Yes, this was $10 to $20 more than my C&R (when you include shipping) , but i got to look at 6 rifles and pick the one i wanted. How many of you with C&R guys always wonder if you wasted your money with the hand pick? (all of us).

I am not affiliated with these guys but i get the feeling they are good people and i hope they make it.

 

[Landmine]

Where did you order the m44's from?

 

[Mustang5L5]

What ever you do DO NOT order one of those Chinese M44 versions for sale by our friends who are presently offering them on the web. They are HORRIBLE. I mean JUNK!
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I heard that too, but also saw pics of some tgat looked decent. Either way, I didn't want to take the chance as it seems a lot of the Chinese mosins were used in SE Asia. Cool for historical reasons, but not if you actually want to shoot it.

I wanted a fresh out of the crate refurb which is why I ordered the Russian m44. And that's what I got. It had Cosmo everywhere which made me happy. Stock looked brand new, and even though it was counterbored the rifling is strong and the bore looks like a mirror and patches slide with ease.

I just finished cleaning it up, and now it's time to shoot it


Oh, I did buy a 3rd mosin last week 1926 Hex ex-dragoon on the way.






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[Lone Wolf McQuade]

Did anyone see any M44's in their rounds of shops this weekend? Have Tuesday afternoon off after geting my taxes done. May have a little $$ to spend.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Collectible arms in Merrimack had 3 recently. No idea on pricing though.


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[Mustang5L5]

Figured id post this here rather than a new thread.

Got myself a '26 Ishevsk over the weekend. I wanted a Hex receiver 91/30 since I already had a round receiver 91/30 so I wanted variety.

All three together.

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[DudeTotallyKyle]

Nice rifles. I think my favorite out of the three is the middle one. I love that look on the wood.

 

[Mustang5L5]

It's my favorite as well. Definitely a unique look for sure

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