/1\ DDR marks. Do we still care?

• May 16, 2014

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Alphabrew

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When I first got into Mosins, one of the hot marks to find on your Mosin receiver was the /1\ DDR. Then Classic flooded the market with $99 Mosins that had these marks all over them. From what I heard, people began to speculate that it was just a refurb mark. So what's the Maryland Shooters consensus? Does it mean DDR? Does the /1\ add value? I ask because I got an M44 laminate with the /1\ mark, and for the first time I wasn't excited to see it.

 

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• May 16, 2014

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Dave91

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I still haven't been convinced either way, but it's starting to look more and more like a refurb mark. What you said about the market being flooded is important though. Even if it is a DDR mark, there are enough of them available now that it's not as exciting to get one.

 

• May 16, 2014

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Abulg1972

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I'm not really complaining, but you're making me wish I had paid a little more for one at SOG.

 

• May 16, 2014

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Alphabrew

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Abulg1972 said:

I'm not really complaining, but you're making me wish I had paid a little more for one at SOG.

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I'm always happy with SOG. I'm tempted to order another and ask for a non-1944 one. I'd really like to get a 1943.

 

• May 16, 2014

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yellowsled

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I still follow the DDR theory fwiw. The triangle 1 is a known mark, and it's not a far reach to know the Russians supplied arms post ww2. I am sure they collected them when they left east Germany.

 

• May 16, 2014

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Alphabrew

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yellowsled said:

I still follow the DDR theory fwiw. The triangle 1 is a known mark, and it's not a far reach to know the Russians supplied arms post ww2. I am sure they collected them when they left east Germany.

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Fair enough. Do you still think the DDR mark demands a price premium? I remember AIM used to sell DDR marked 91/30s for $200 each. I think they were priced higher than the double date MOs at the time.

 

• May 16, 2014

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Hmmm
I have a rare circle B mark barrel
No one can explain that one either
Sold my /1\ to my dad

 

• May 16, 2014

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Alphabrew said:

Fair enough. Do you still think the DDR mark demands a price premium? I remember AIM used to sell DDR marked 91/30s for $200 each. I think they were priced higher than the double date MOs at the time.

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Definitely higher the double dated mo marked. I'm pretty sure I paid $150 for a handpicked double dated mo from aim

 

• May 16, 2014

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yellowsled

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its a toss up for a MO Double date or /1\ for price. I would put them about the same.

 

• May 16, 2014

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Sirex

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My 1895 M91 has a stamp that reads "Kilroy was here"

Not sure what that signifies.

 

• May 16, 2014

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Alphabrew

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yellowsled said:

its a toss up for a MO Double date or /1\ for price. I would put them about the same.

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Oh, wow, then I got lucky on this M44

 

• May 16, 2014

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tsmith1499

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Sirex said:

My 1895 M91 has a stamp that reads "Kilroy was here"

Not sure what that signifies.

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It signifies that Kilroy was indeed there. Or I have HEARD, now this is just rumor, that Yellowsled marks his that way. Kind of like marking his territory.

 

• May 16, 2014

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yellowsled

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i just pee on my rifles as a mark

 

• May 16, 2014

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It is my understanding that the /1\ marking is A Russian rifle grading and is not associated with the DDR.

 

• May 16, 2014

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lee2 said:

It is my understanding that the /1\ marking is A Russian rifle grading and is not associated with the DDR.

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Hmmm, Not seen a /2\ and the /1\ I had was surely not the best mosin I had. I think I'd want to hear more on this.

 

• May 16, 2014

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Alphabrew

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FWIW, I've also seen /1\ on SKS rifles, and I have an ex-sniper with a /1\ on the stock.

 

• May 16, 2014

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Sirex said:

My 1895 M91 has a stamp that reads "Kilroy was here"

Not sure what that signifies.

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Yea I am with you, I just can't get past the thought of oh...oH.....OH. I have a premium rifle and it cost $ 199.00












Just kiddin guys.

 

• May 16, 2014

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Oldcarjunkie

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Alphabrew said:

FWIW, I've also seen /1\ on SKS rifles, and I have an ex-sniper with a /1\ on the stock.

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I Still have one in my Crate and i also Just traded a Nice Russian to a Member here That also had that Marking.

 

• May 16, 2014

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Alphabrew

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Oldcarjunkie said:

I Still have one in my Crate and i also Just traded a Nice Russian to a Member here That also had that Marking.

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Cool!

 

• May 16, 2014

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winterfaust

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I've seen many round receiver with the DDR marked seems to be more common, I have seen less hex ones and even fewer pre 28'. Anyone have input on that? Also from my reviews yooper sks stated that mark is indeed DDR...