About to purchase my first Mosin...need help...

[YellowChevy]

Hey guys,
I'm going down to Cabela's tomorrow to get a Mosin that they have in the sale ad.

What should I be looking for when picking one out? What are some common problems to be aware of? Anything to stay away from? Originality is not a huge concern as my purpose is to get into the military gun collecting hobby & also to be able shoot this rifle.

At this price of $99, should I consider buying more than one as an investment?

 

[whbonney26]

Hey guys,
I'm going down to Cabela's tomorrow to get a Mosin that they have in the sale ad.

What should I be looking for when picking one out? What are some common problems to be aware of? Anything to stay away from? Originality is not a huge concern as my purpose is to get into the military gun collecting hobby & also to be able shoot this rifle.

At this price of $99, should I consider buying more than one as an investment?

Just check the bore and make sure its not completely gone...otherwise, they are pretty much all the same. Find one you like and have fun. If you like WWII stuff then you could always look for one with a year that fell within the war.

 

[oleheat]

1. What WHB said.

2. They were advertising ammo, as well, IIRC.

3. To let them know you're serious, go dressed as Josef Stalin- complete with fake mustache- to pick it up.

4. Let us know how things turn out, please- 'cause I might be interested in picking one up myself next week.

 

[smith625]

Most are arsenal rebuids, you should be good to go. Mine shoots extermely well and came with the long ass monopod. (bayonet) But don't tell anyone

 

[YellowChevy]

Thanks guys, I'll be banging on the doors of Cabelas at 8am sharp so I can get the pick of the litter. I'll report back with pics of what I've found.

 

[flamatrix99]

I got mine from AIM. It is a 1935 with a hex receiver.

 

[hdfinder47]

I also got a 1935 hex receiver - $79 at Acadiana Outfitters. Got to hand pick. Enjoy your find.

 

[Storm52]

Why can't I find anyone selling a Mosin Nagant on the Northshore

Because they are being hoarded for the next hurricane!

 

[YellowChevy]

The hex receiver are preferable over the round receivers correct?

 

[flamatrix99]

yes

 

[flamatrix99]

They are fun but kick like a mule. They made them back when men were manly men.

 

[03GeeTee]

of all the guns I have, my Mosin 91/59 carbine is still my favorite... its also the cheapest lol

 

[texanx5]

I also got a 1935 hex receiver - $79 at Acadiana Outfitters. Got to hand pick. Enjoy your find.

Wonder if they have more that sounds like a better deal and help the local guys out.

 

[hdfinder47]

Wonder if they have more that sounds like a better deal and help the local guys out.

They got another pallet in Monday - call first to see if any are left. More already on order.

 

[bs875]

1. What WHB said.

2. They were advertising ammo, as well, IIRC.

3. To let them know you're serious, go dressed as Josef Stalin- complete with fake mustache- to pick it up.

4. Let us know how things turn out, please- 'cause I might be interested in picking one up myself next week.

2. The ammo was pretty expensive compared to what it sells for online. It's listed as $10 for a box of 20. 440 rounds online goes for about $80.

4. The sale is only for four hours at Cabela's starting at 8am tomorrow.

http://content.yudu.com/A1omtr/CabelasUGOADoorbuste/resources/index.htm

 

[NOLASHOOTER]

Yeah, I REALLY wanted to get one from Cabela's but there is no way I could get out there for 8:00. If someone would be willing to pick one up I would be willing to Paypal them the money and go pick it up at a later date. I would think that Cabela's would probably get a pretty nice batch considering their buying power. I have watched several You Tube videos and think it would be a kick in the butt to shoot. Does anybody know if they are fine to shoot at Honey Island or Nicks?

 

[Sin-ster]

You can shoot just about anything at Honey Island, so long as you're hitting the berm. Definitely Mosins-- seen them out there a number of times.

 

[bs875]

Might as well pay $100 from classic arms and spend $20 on the FFL transfer and get something decent over spending $110 on junk.

AIM has them for $80 as does J&G.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/catalog.aspx?groupid=12

http://www.jgsales.com/index.php/rifles/russian/cPath/209_261

 

[YellowChevy]

As promised here is my update from picking up a Mosin 91/30 from Cabelas's...

First of all I tried to get there as close to 8am as possible. I arrived at 8:15 and thought to myself that 15 mins wouldn't be a big deal. Boy was I wrong, there was approx 50 people ahead of me patiently awaiting to hear his number called. The 7.62x54r ammo that was on sale was already gone by the time I got there (I knew it was cheaper online anyway.) Also, the Herters 223 ammo was also gone within 20 mins of the store opening.

After waiting 2 hours, I was finally able to leave the store with a "new" Mosin Nagant 91/30. The rifle was all numbers matching including the bayonet. A sling, tool kit, and several ammo pouches were included. My rifle had the 1943 markings from the Izhevsk factory.

I realize that its not rare or super collectible compared to the other 91/30s but I can't wait to get a chance to shoot this thing.

 

[dantheman]

Nice rifle for $100 .