My First Milsurp - Polish M44 (LOTS OF PICTURES!)

[kbks]

My latest acquisition - all matching Model 1944 Carbine made in Poland in 1953 (aka Polish Mosin M44).
Although I did not expect it to be in unfired condition, it can be arguably classified as such - I spent better part of the evening cleaning cosmoline from its innards but no powder residue or signs of ammo being used (corrosive or otherwise). The bore has a mirror shine and the bolt is silky-smooth.

All it needed on the outside was a fresh coat of tung oil on the stock. Now it is better than new. And quite pretty, for a military rifle made almost 60 years ago...
Enjoy!

 

[louthepou]

Well that's what I call milsurp'ing with class!

As far as a first milsurp, you could have done worse. Very nice M44 Sir,

Lou

 

[svt1940]

My latest acquisition - all matching Model 1944 Carbine made in Poland in 1953 (aka Polish Mosin M44).
Although I did not expect it to be in unfired condition, it can be arguably classified as such - I spent better part of the evening cleaning cosmoline from its innards but no powder residue or signs of ammo being used (corrosive or otherwise). The bore has a mirror shine and the bolt is silky-smooth.

All it needed on the outside was a fresh coat of tung oil on the stock. Now it is better than new. And quite pretty, for a military rifle made almost 60 years ago...
Enjoy!

Congrat! I have 1 also,1955 dated, bought it 13 years ago and i didnt fired it yet, still in cosmo,with sling and oiler its 1 of my safe queen The polish Mosin are the nicest ever,machining is perfect,deep bluing and flawless wood.

Cheers,Jocelyn

 

[johNTO]

I also have a minty 1955 m44 Polish MN. I've fired it a few times and love the way it shoots and handles.
You gotta get it out to the range to really appreciate it!

 

[Steiner]

Nice example there. I just got back from the range one hour ago shooting one of my Polish M44's. Lovely rifle yours is.

 

[B]

Where does one find such a nice looking M44?

 

[plinker 777]

Wow love it......Me Want!!!!!!!

 

[Paulinski]

Very nice....

 

[Swiend]

Nice rifle, looks new!! Nice pics as well, what are you using to take such nice pictures?

 

[ArtyMan]

Great camera work! nice rifle too!!

 

[collector67]

Yup, the Polskis are probably the finest M44 variants out there

 

[Until the Angels Fall]

Great looking gun man!!!

 

[Newmer]

Sweeeeet !!! great looking and great shooters. I have two M44's in almost the same condition.
One blonde stock like yours, and one darker red colour. The blonde is my moose gun.

 

[polaris]

Great camera work! nice rifle too!!

X 2

these rifles are the best deals on the market.

~ 250- 300 for a high quality, brandnew milsurp, produced 60 years ago.

These prices will not last forever and might increase significantly in the near future..

 

[robak1]

Wow, where did you find one like that ? me wants

My latest acquisition - all matching Model 1944 Carbine made in Poland in 1953 (aka Polish Mosin M44).
Although I did not expect it to be in unfired condition, it can be arguably classified as such - I spent better part of the evening cleaning cosmoline from its innards but no powder residue or signs of ammo being used (corrosive or otherwise). The bore has a mirror shine and the bolt is silky-smooth.

All it needed on the outside was a fresh coat of tung oil on the stock. Now it is better than new. And quite pretty, for a military rifle made almost 60 years ago...
Enjoy!

 

[Papaclaude]

X 2

these rifles are the best deals on the market.

~ 250- 300 for a high quality, brandnew milsurp, produced 60 years ago.

These prices will not last forever and might increase significantly in the near future..

Yep as to the price increase. The first Polish M44's I saw were brought in about 25 years ago. Going price for one, brand new, unfired, was about $50. I've owned several, but stupid me, got rid of them when I moved to the big city.

 

[svt1940]

Yep as to the price increase. The first Polish M44's I saw were brought in about 25 years ago. Going price for one, brand new, unfired, was about $50. I've owned several, but stupid me, got rid of them when I moved to the big city.

I bought mine for $114 13 or 14 years ago, cant still decide me to clean the cosmo and shoot it. I will consider buying a used one i think.

 

[mardig88]

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these rifles are the best deals on the market.

~ 250- 300 for a high quality, brandnew milsurp, produced 60 years ago.

These prices will not last forever and might increase significantly in the near future..

It's a great rifle.
Where would you find one at that price?

 

[Pblatzz]

Yup, the Polskis are probably the finest M44 variants out there

I completely agree, they are finished very well.

 

[Chumlee Bumsnag]

That is a beatiful rifle. Do you plan on shooting it, or is it a collector piece. I'd be tempted to put that one under glass. The blueing is what does it for me.