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

[dantheman]

Eh , mine doesn't have matching numbers , but what the hell . It fills out a spot in my WWII collection .

 

[03GeeTee]

This makes me want to buy another mosin

 

[oleheat]

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.

Congrats on getting a fine looking rifle, bud!

 

[PAPACHUCK]

Bosco, I love the wood on your Mosin.

Here's my two Mosin's,

Hint: A slip-on buttpad makes range time much more fun.

 

[Sigforty]

Congrats on the purchase Cody!