Where to find a reasonable 91/30?

NYRangers917 · Aug 11, 2017

I have just begun my search for a 91/30. I know i seriously missed the boat and the days of the ~$100 mosin have passed, but everywhere google takes me is either out of stock completely or wants ~$300 for one... anyone have a hidden gem surplus site, or even better have one they may want to let go of for a reasonable price? I've searched for a few evenings now and have come up almost empty. Thanks

Edit: I do have my C&R, also I'm not looking for a safe queen, looking for a regular shooter.

MilsurpDan · Aug 11, 2017

Try South Carroll Sporting Goods. I know Brian usually has a few for decent prices. SOG might have some for around $250 if I remember right, but for the extra 3% or so they add for using a credit card plus shipping, I'd just ask Brian first.

tallen702 · Aug 11, 2017

Do you need Russian, or are you open to Finnish?

Edit: P.S. there were two 91/30s at Gunshack in Mt. Airy last week for $250 on consignment IIRC. Didn't look at the bores, but the shellac was in good shape.

NYRangers917 · Aug 11, 2017

tallen702 said:
Do you need Russian, or are you open to Finnish?

I would like to stick with russian thanks.

ok I'll check out gunshack.

iH8DemLibz · Aug 11, 2017

Look for a Finnish M39.

Ten times the rifle for a hundred bucks more money.

Still shoots 7.62x54r.

mawkie · Aug 12, 2017

M91/30s have been plentiful and inexpensive for so long. You knew it was gonna end eventually. Haven't watched this part of the market for a while. I do see them sell cheap in live auctions from time to time but that's getting to be atypical.

Neutron · Aug 12, 2017

I'd like to have another one to Bubba up with one of those ArcAngel stocks and cut the barrel down but I don't want to use one of my nice ones. I'd like to find one with a broken stock for this project that was selling for a cheap price. Seems like prices have doubled in the last few years.

teratos · Aug 12, 2017

Wow. Too bad I only have one! Should have bought 20 a few years back.

dreadpirate · Aug 12, 2017

I like the carbine version (M44 or the Finnish M39) better. This is my M44. Not a tack driver but fun to shoot. Get stripper clips if you buy one.

F-Stop · Aug 12, 2017

If you haven't done so, post in the wanted to buy section. I will tell someone on here that has been inactive for a while to look. Not sure if he is selling but, we went to keepshooting years ago when they were selling them 5 for $300 or something. Got to pick them out of the crates ourselves. That was fun! We made two trips, lol!

Doco Overboard · Aug 12, 2017

I just seen some yesterday at Charley Steeles in Lewes. They were about 225 when I glanced at them and there was a crate of them in there not long ago.

DennisCA · Aug 13, 2017

Seriously take a look at a Finn

iH8DemLibz said:
Look for a Finnish M39.

Ten times the rifle for a hundred bucks more money.

Still shoots 7.62x54r.

I have a Finn (M39) and out of all the mosin-types I have, (I own 3) it's the one rifle that (almost)always goes to the range!

Docster · Aug 13, 2017

Search Gunbroker.com for "reasonable Mosins". There's plenty....

Art3 · Aug 13, 2017

teratos said:
Wow. Too bad I only have one! Should have bought 20 a few years back.

Yeah...this makes me think of the $80 SKS's...that I only bought one of :banghead:

falconguy · Aug 14, 2017

Those days are gone forever I'm afraid.

tallen702 · Aug 14, 2017

falconguy said:
Those days are gone forever I'm afraid.

That's not to say that reasonable price-drops can't happen. All it takes is a couple of changes to US firearms import rules and Russia and China can export tons of their old stock again.

Alphabrew · Aug 16, 2017

What's a good price for a 91/30 OP? I have a really nice Tula round receiver just sitting in my closet that I'd be willing to part with. I can post some pics later.

Alphabrew · Aug 16, 2017

El pics amigo

Where to find a reasonable 91/30?

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