I was at the local Pawn Shop today and saw
that they have about a dozen 7.62x54 Mosin Nagant
rifles that look as if they have never been issued
For the sum of $99.00.
Would this be a good buy?
I was at the local Pawn Shop today and saw
that they have about a dozen 7.62x54 Mosin Nagant
rifles that look as if they have never been issued
For the sum of $99.00.
Would this be a good buy?
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In that condition, yes. If you have a C&R FFL you can order them for as low as $69 each, but by the time you pay shipping and a hand select fee, its basically a wash, and at a local shop you get to pick out your favorite. Get one, especially if you don't already have a Mosin.
For some fun reading about the Mosin, look here:
http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinHumor.htm
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I also say yes. Since you are here you probably cast & reload, so you have a good headstart. Fun shooting gun using moderate power loads. Mine seem quite tolerate in achieving good loads.
Bore condition is a big deal with these rifles. Make sure that the rifling at the muzzle isn't worn away by a cleaning rod. Some of the pre WWII rifles will have bores that look as good as a well cared for 98K. I'd try for one of those if they are available.
Hope this helps,
-Matt
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If you see a nice one for that kind of money, grab it. Aside from being a little heavy, there is nothing wrong with those guns. I think that they are one of the best deals on the market these days.
Look for pitted bores & counter bored muzzles though. A lot of those things saw heavy use & those two items don't clean up as well as other parts of the guns do.
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They are not new but have been arsenal refurbished and covered in cosmoline.
AND-they are fun, good cast shooters if you have a decent bbl, and are cheap to load for.
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These can be picked up for that price at several chains like Big 5 and Gander Mountain.
Recently snagged 3 for $249! Arsenal Refinishes. Great bore. Shot one yesterday. Shoots way high - as they all seem to do.
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |