Most desireable Mosin? - The Firearms Forum

azleite · 01-12-2012, 07:29 AM

Hi Folks, I'm interested in a Mosin Nagant. I want a good looking & maybe slightly collectable shooter. Wouldn't mind a sniper but don't want to pay that much. Two Wright Arms in Springtown has an assortment at different (kinda high!) prices. I have no idea what to look for. Thank's for any advice-Dave

Charon · 01-12-2012, 12:41 PM

I shoot a lot so I like the M-39 Finnish Mosins. $230 to $450 generally. Collectable - yes. Shoot great. Better sights - by far.

woolleyworm · 01-12-2012, 02:19 PM

The Finn's are the best of the Nagants IMO also. While I don't think any Nagant will have great value as a collectible, they're fantastic firearms. I'd look for a 28/30 Finn if you can find one.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 01-21-2012, 08:48 PM

The more collectable Mosins are, like the last few said, Finns, like the M39. Also are the pre 91/30s and M38, noncounterbored. M44s are pretty common, but, if you find one with a very good bore and stock looks unissued, don't hesitate to get that one, too.

Detroit-1 · 01-24-2012, 07:07 AM

IMO the Remingtons and Westinghouses are the most hard and costly.

SfcMac · 01-28-2012, 06:18 PM

Absolutely I have both the 91/30 Tula round and izshvek hex. Both are great shooters I would not say as accurate as other C&Rs but definitely great shooters Yet the Finnish Mosin is indeed better all the way around

warriflefan · 02-04-2012, 09:50 PM

classicarms.us has type 53 chinese mosins (M44). These were made on the same machines that the russians used after they sent them to china (russia didn't trust china enough to let them make their own sks's at that time). They are supposed to be as good as the russian ones.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 02-04-2012, 10:51 PM

Finnish ones are more desirable because the stocks tend to be more robust, but the Chinese ones are rarer and as good as the Russian ones, but because of the much more humid temperatures, tend to be more miss then hit as far as finish and rust goes.

Jim Hauff · 02-15-2012, 11:23 AM

For collectors - the French made Châtellerault rifles. 1891 to circa 1893, approx. 300K pieces made before the Czar's armories began producing in quantity.

MJ1 · 02-18-2012, 09:49 AM

28/30

skeet1 · 02-18-2012, 09:26 PM

MJ1,
A very nice 28/30. What barrel does it have?

Ken

7.62x54R · 02-25-2012, 07:48 AM

Polish WZ91/98/25 8mm Mosin Conversion

And my wet dream Finnish Tak85

Jim Hauff · 02-25-2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ1

28/30

MJ1 - OUT STANDING. Heard of, never saw - how about history?????

Smoke · 02-28-2012, 10:09 PM

I have been told my Polish M44 would be valuable if someone hadn't swapped the stock to an 02 stamped Hungarian stock. That's ok it is a great shooter and I like it.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 02-29-2012, 04:33 PM

Ah, so that's the make of my M38's stock. Mine also has 02 on it.

kermit · 08-26-2012, 10:03 AM

gonna shoot it? if so a $119 T-53 carbine would impress anyone at 100 yards and if bad lighting the fireball and sound would frighten those plastic mattel guys.
just checked AIM = sold out of M44 and T53 and MN 91-30 sniper rifles.

Iron Eagle · 08-26-2012, 03:24 PM

Well, mine is a round receiver 91/30 with a laminate stock, dated 1943. It looks like brand new. It had not been shot when I bought it. Paid $127 for hand picked, delivered to my house.

olafhardt · 08-27-2012, 02:59 PM

Since I was born and raised in Arkansas I would like an Arlansas made Westinghouse the most.

01-12-2012, 07:29 AM	#1
azleite V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: N. Texas Posts: 70	Most desireable Mosin? Hi Folks, I'm interested in a Mosin Nagant. I want a good looking & maybe slightly collectable shooter. Wouldn't mind a sniper but don't want to pay that much. Two Wright Arms in Springtown has an assortment at different (kinda high!) prices. I have no idea what to look for. Thank's for any advice-Dave -->

01-12-2012, 12:41 PM	#2
Charon Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Most desireable Mosin? I shoot a lot so I like the M-39 Finnish Mosins. $230 to $450 generally. Collectable - yes. Shoot great. Better sights - by far. Last edited by Charon; 01-12-2012 at 12:42 PM.. Reason: speling

01-12-2012, 02:19 PM	#3
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,881	Re: Most desireable Mosin? The Finn's are the best of the Nagants IMO also. While I don't think any Nagant will have great value as a collectible, they're fantastic firearms. I'd look for a 28/30 Finn if you can find one. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

01-21-2012, 08:48 PM	#4
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: Most desireable Mosin? The more collectable Mosins are, like the last few said, Finns, like the M39. Also are the pre 91/30s and M38, noncounterbored. M44s are pretty common, but, if you find one with a very good bore and stock looks unissued, don't hesitate to get that one, too. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

01-24-2012, 07:07 AM	#5
Detroit-1 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 27	Re: Most desireable Mosin? IMO the Remingtons and Westinghouses are the most hard and costly.

01-28-2012, 06:18 PM	#6
SfcMac Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 11	Re: Most desireable Mosin? Absolutely I have both the 91/30 Tula round and izshvek hex. Both are great shooters I would not say as accurate as other C&Rs but definitely great shooters Yet the Finnish Mosin is indeed better all the way around

02-04-2012, 09:50 PM	#7
warriflefan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Meadow Vista, CA Posts: 239	Re: Most desireable Mosin? classicarms.us has type 53 chinese mosins (M44). These were made on the same machines that the russians used after they sent them to china (russia didn't trust china enough to let them make their own sks's at that time). They are supposed to be as good as the russian ones. __________________ "Americans have the right and advantage of being armed - unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms." (James Madison, The Federalist Papers #46 at 243-244) "I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." (Thomas Jefferson)

02-04-2012, 10:51 PM	#8
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: Most desireable Mosin? Finnish ones are more desirable because the stocks tend to be more robust, but the Chinese ones are rarer and as good as the Russian ones, but because of the much more humid temperatures, tend to be more miss then hit as far as finish and rust goes. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

02-15-2012, 11:23 AM	#9
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: Most desireable Mosin? For collectors - the French made Châtellerault rifles. 1891 to circa 1893, approx. 300K pieces made before the Czar's armories began producing in quantity. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

02-18-2012, 09:49 AM	#10
MJ1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 97	Re: Most desireable Mosin? 28/30

02-18-2012, 09:26 PM	#11
skeet1 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Helena, Oklahoma Posts: 4	Re: Most desireable Mosin? MJ1, A very nice 28/30. What barrel does it have? Ken

02-25-2012, 07:48 AM	#12
7.62x54R Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 8	Re: Most desireable Mosin? Polish WZ91/98/25 8mm Mosin Conversion And my wet dream Finnish Tak85 Last edited by 7.62x54R; 02-25-2012 at 07:51 AM..

02-28-2012, 10:09 PM	#14
Smoke V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: S.W. Indiana Posts: 85	Re: Most desireable Mosin? I have been told my Polish M44 would be valuable if someone hadn't swapped the stock to an 02 stamped Hungarian stock. That's ok it is a great shooter and I like it.

02-29-2012, 04:33 PM	#15
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,832	Re: Most desireable Mosin? Ah, so that's the make of my M38's stock. Mine also has 02 on it. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

08-26-2012, 10:03 AM	#16
kermit Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 38	Re: Most desireable Mosin? gonna shoot it? if so a $119 T-53 carbine would impress anyone at 100 yards and if bad lighting the fireball and sound would frighten those plastic mattel guys. just checked AIM = sold out of M44 and T53 and MN 91-30 sniper rifles. Last edited by kermit; 08-26-2012 at 10:32 AM..

08-26-2012, 03:24 PM	#17
Iron Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 652	Re: Most desireable Mosin? Well, mine is a round receiver 91/30 with a laminate stock, dated 1943. It looks like brand new. It had not been shot when I bought it. Paid $127 for hand picked, delivered to my house.

08-27-2012, 02:59 PM	#18
olafhardt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 52	Re: Most desireable Mosin? Since I was born and raised in Arkansas I would like an Arlansas made Westinghouse the most.