Proving there are good finds at every show!

Darkemp · Jan 16, 2011

While the 10 tables of socks were interesting :lol2:

, I preferred to check out the C&R possibilities on Saturday at the Timonium show.

After being underwhelmed by the very high pricing on most there, but still not wanting to leave empty handed I checked out the crate and rack of 91/30's on the far left wall (The Gun Merchant). The crate was filled with standard $129.99 91/30's, nothing too exciting, looked to be all Ishvesk's which I already had. The rack on the other hand was listed as pre-WWII dates, with serial matching bayonets and accessories for $135. I looked for a few minutes and ended up with a 1934 Tula Hex, the only Tula on the rack, and a hex which was also on my wishlist. I didn't pay much attention to the other markings at the time, paid and made my way home. After some cosmoline removal I began to scrutinize the markings more closely, and found the triangle with a "1" above to the right of the Tula star. East German DDR which were lent and later returned to the USSR. Makes a nice unique addition to my collection.

Darkemp · Jan 16, 2011

Also unique, the last digit in the date is re-stamped as a 4 over what appeared to be a 3 originally. If anyone has a possible explanation for that I would be interested to hear.

THier · Jan 16, 2011

Glad to see you included your foot,, I got grief because my pic didn't have foot in it.

Tom

edhallor · Jan 16, 2011

Timonium show

Mark,

It's nice to hear when someone finds a Diamond in a Gravel Pit, It's a shame theTimonium show has such a poor reputation, but the fact is the Show is not one of the best.

I too have spent many hours walking a few sparse tables with a compelling need to buy something, anything but coming away empty handed.

It's nice to see someone walk away with a nice piece of History.

Ed

Mark392001 said:
Also unique, the last digit in the date is re-stamped as a 4 over what appeared to be a 3 originally. If anyone has a possible explanation for that I would be interested to hear.

Augie · Jan 16, 2011

Mark , good pick up. I have done alright at the Timonium shows over the years. Best find was this Type 44 Japanese carbine a couple years ago. While MD shows are far from the best I usually find something to haggle for.
The best Md gun show is coming up in March, the Baltimore Antique Arms Show at Timonium.

psoyring · Jan 16, 2011

Have seen the overstamp several times, usually the barrel was stamped when manufactured but sometimes not assembled into a rifle until the next calendar year.

fivepointstar · Jan 16, 2011

Great find!!! you gotta love Mosins

BlueHeeler · Jan 16, 2011

Should have bought some socks too.

Cool Mosin!

lee2 · Jan 16, 2011

thats a great find! and people say going to the show wasnt worth it.

ke3gk · Jan 16, 2011

Nice find. From what I can tell, the 1 in the triangle is a quality rating, IE; 1, 2 or 3 - 1 being the best.

Not sure why it is overstamped other than someone forgot that it wasn't December 31, 1933 and it is now January 1, 1934.

yellowsled · Jan 16, 2011

I thought the triagle with 1 was a East german too.

trikshot · Jan 16, 2011

Congrats on your great Moisin find. They're super shooters and simply look beautiful!

Darkemp · Jan 16, 2011

yellowsled said:
I thought the triagle with 1 was a East german too.

It is a quality rating stamped by the DDR, it's the only marking they made on the gun that signifies it was there.

yellowsled · Jan 16, 2011

gotcha... tks for clarification..

Tconfo · Jan 16, 2011

Beautiful. I'll prob be castrated for this but I'm not a huge fan of Mosins. There I said it. I don't understand the hype behind them. That one however is good looking. BUT. I said the same thing about the sks's a couple of years ago and now I like them more than my AKs. I guess tastes change over time. By the time I start liking them they will prob be $300+

Mr Oni · Jan 16, 2011

Tconfo said:
Beautiful. I'll prob be castrated for this but I'm not a huge fan of Mosins. There I said it. I don't understand the hype behind them. That one however is good looking. BUT. I said the same thing about the sks's a couple of years ago and now I like them more than my AKs. I guess tastes change over time. By the time I start liking them they will prob be $300+

Well I can say if nothing else they

1.Are ultra cheap considering.

2. A very real link with world war 2

3.A tremendous kick makes them fun to shoot even if only a couple of times.

4. Great way to get a freind interested in your hobby/obsession.

Of course they are not the best rifles out there but what a heck of a good way to start. Buy one now put it in closet come back in 10 years lol.

Darkemp · Jan 16, 2011

Tconfo said:
Beautiful. I'll prob be castrated for this but I'm not a huge fan of Mosins. There I said it. I don't understand the hype behind them. That one however is good looking. BUT. I said the same thing about the sks's a couple of years ago and now I like them more than my AKs. I guess tastes change over time. By the time I start liking them they will prob be $300+

Nah we'll save the castration for those more deserving :rolleyes:

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My collection includes Milsurps of all nationalities from the first 3/4's of the 20th Century, modern sporting firearms, modern "assault weapons", handguns both with practical and non-practical purpose, and delicately built tactical long range rifles capable of parting flies and their wings at great distances.

What fascinates me about each type of firearm is it's place in history. The Mosin Nagant has been fighting in wars globally for over a century now and probably will continue to do so for the next century as well.

The longer you collect and shoot, the more open you will become to the fascinating experiences that can be had with the firearms of history. For me, it's a fun ride that I'll never stop.

KMK1862 · Jan 17, 2011

Mark392001 said:
Nah we'll save the castration for those more deserving .

My collection includes Milsurps of all nationalities from the first 3/4's of the 20th Century, modern sporting firearms, modern "assault weapons", handguns both with practical and non-practical purpose, and delicately built tactical long range rifles capable of parting flies and their wings at great distances.

What fascinates me about each type of firearm is it's place in history. The Mosin Nagant has been fighting in wars globally for over a century now and probably will continue to do so for the next century as well.

The longer you collect and shoot, the more open you will become to the fascinating experiences that can be had with the firearms of history. For me, it's a fun ride that I'll never stop.

Well said!

The East German 91/30 is a great find, congrats. You're lucky to own such a unique peice of history.

jindodog · Jan 17, 2011

Pretty cool. I bought my first Mosin from The Gun Merchant also. I didn't know what markings to look for and after I got it home and did a little research I found it was DDR 1 stamped as well. Whenever I go to a gunshow I take great pleasure in searching through piles of refurbs looking for "oddballs". Nice find and happy hunting.

mcbruzdzinski · Jan 20, 2011

Congratulations on your find!

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