Why I still like refurbs
I never tire of looking through a rack of refurbs because there are still some nice oddballs/collectables to be found for a cheap price. I found this one today on a rack full of refurbs. Two...
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Dittos. Could you please post a large, clear image of the barrel date? Might be something going on there... Thanks. Dave
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Nice rifle, I'd buy MN 91/30s like that for $100 all day long if I could find them.
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A very nice rifle indeed. I especially like the wood grain on the stock. Has character.
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Very nice find. Whenever I see a large rack of 91/30s I paw though every one in the hopes of finding something of interest. I almost never find anything, but once in a great while you do score.
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Yeah I have got admit I still look through them for a buddy who needs a certain year and something spectacular to take home. But I have not bought but one in over 2 years now. I hate to admit how many...
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The receiver's tang is stamped 1914, which would indicated the receiver was made in that year. The 1924 barrel marking would then mean the (most likely) M91 configuration was converted to a dragoon at...
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I have a number of 91-30 refurbs with special, rather old, or rare markings. Examples: an MO-marked one; an absolutely gorgeous GDR (East Germany) one with dragoon-era receiver. Got most of them...
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+1 on Aztec Arms. Aztec was the first importer to bring in quantities of the Soviet refurb Mosins from the Ukrainian arsenals. The condition of these was generally outstanding, and there were a lot of...
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M91-30s were less than $100 until not so long ago. Now they are jacked up. M44's are out of sight. I might be wrong, but I think that the prices on these guns were elevated as a result of the...
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Wow, a nice octagon receiver WITH AN INTACT CREST! To me, the crest is worth $100. How's the bore and is the muzzle recessed?
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