Polish M44

[SKS Ray]

Anyone else here have a Polish M44 Nagant? I've seen them pop up for sale now and then in mint condition and they fetch a high price. This one was my first Mosin. I got it from Terry Goode a while back at one of the first gun shows I ever went to. It shoots great, cycles smooth with any ammo, and is definitely one i'll never let go. Can't remember if I posted this one before, but I figured i'd do it again if I did.

 

[jhrosier]

Got one, like yours, like new, still unfired, 1955 date.
It's nice to have a Mosin that doesn't look like it was drug behind a dirt bike thru a gravel pit.
What are they worth these days?

 

[SKS Ray]

I saw a list selling one recently for $350. I shoot mine sometimes, but mostly leave it in the safe for fear of having it fall over and get gouged or scratched, its that pretty. I've been thinking of getting another but they are way too expensive, i'd settle for one in almost as good condition to have a shooter and leave this one as trophy.

 

[jhrosier]

Zowie! I think mine will stay unfired!
Paid $150 for it a few years back.
I have a typically rough M38 & M44 that won't be hurt much by shooting.
I've considered buying a mismatched / non "collector" grade M44 to drop in a sporter stock for a knock around rifle, but I am not willing to pay gunshow prices and haven't found a candidate yet.

 

[crak]

My Mosin is a kielbasa cannon too.