Russian - 9130 Sniper rifle

[runJonnyrun]

I'm not really into Milsurps any more, but I did see this out on Gunbroker today, looks interesting. Doesn't everyone need a sniper rifle?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=52765945

 

[Kurtz]

XXX has them for $100 less and they're in great condition.

 

[SKS Ray]

You mean like the one on bottom in this pic?

Thats one of the first imported ones. I got it from FAC and had it go through Carl at Four Seasons before I got my C&R. I can't remember the importer, I think it is a TN Guns or Cherry's import. Its a real sniper, but it looks better than it shoots. The mounts and scopes on the scoped 91/30s are usually aftermarket and not original to the rifle, including the ones on mine. The Century ones sometimes need a lot of work to shoot well. Shimming, or grinding a side of the mount is often required to seat it correctly and make it hold zero.
True Russian sniper rifles with original mounts and scopes fetch over $700, and thats starting price. Ever since the do it yourself models have popped up since the Enemy at the Gates rush, the prices are even higher for most matched originals.

 

[BigBill]

There's a lot of fakes in these one must be aware. Go to www.gunboards.com they have a mosin section with the model listed of the orginal snipers if your looking at an orginal so your sure your not buying a fake sniper.

I'm hearing the ones offered now are really accurate and decent for the price. If I didn't build one years ago i'd buy one now for sure.

 

[Kurtz]

First rifle listed on the home page.

XXX - Removed dealer name - 007

 

[kingson]

I just got one from XXX (just opened it up tonight). It looks good. Now I just have to find time to shoot it to see how it is.

 

[NEtracker]

I was tempted, but held off on getting one of the sniper versions.
They seem to be just a bit over $300 now.
I'll just continue on with the irons on my 91/30.