First let me say I'm in no way affiliated with JG Sales. But if you're looking for a nice Mosin and you want to buy it from good people, go to http:www.jgsales.com
A basic rifle is $90, but you can option up to one that been hand selected for an additional $10 -$30. For $30 you can look thru several that have had the barrel cleaned and pre screened for quality.
I got a Tula Armory, 1939 with the bayonet, sling, tool and cleaning kit for $120. Add 2 spam cans of ammo and It put me at $310 with tax. She ain't pretty, but feels sound and locks up tight. I cant wait to shoot this thing.
But here's the best trick I got for buying this type of rifle:
It was covered in cosmoline. The salesman suggested wrapping it in paper towels (I used news paper) and putting it out in the hot sun (I live in AZ). That was BRILLIANT! Melted the grease right out of it. I was able to easily wipe off the excess and it cleaned up nice.
With the bayonet on, it's about 5ft tall. I can just imagine how imposing it must have been to see 5000 Russians coming over the hill with these things.
Mike
A basic rifle is $90, but you can option up to one that been hand selected for an additional $10 -$30. For $30 you can look thru several that have had the barrel cleaned and pre screened for quality.
I got a Tula Armory, 1939 with the bayonet, sling, tool and cleaning kit for $120. Add 2 spam cans of ammo and It put me at $310 with tax. She ain't pretty, but feels sound and locks up tight. I cant wait to shoot this thing.
But here's the best trick I got for buying this type of rifle:
It was covered in cosmoline. The salesman suggested wrapping it in paper towels (I used news paper) and putting it out in the hot sun (I live in AZ). That was BRILLIANT! Melted the grease right out of it. I was able to easily wipe off the excess and it cleaned up nice.
With the bayonet on, it's about 5ft tall. I can just imagine how imposing it must have been to see 5000 Russians coming over the hill with these things.
Mike