anyone get any of the SIR Mosins?
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I got one from them 2 years ago for $145.99, rearsenalled with accessories. Mine was dated 1925 and came with a hex reciever. While the bore showed some signs of use with corrosive ammo, the lands were still sharp and I managed some decent enough groups with it last weekend, the first time I fired it. It's shooting about 6-8 inches right at 100yards (perhaps it was sighted in with the bayonet), but a bit of adjustment next time I'm out there should do the trick.
I found that it sometimes took considerable effort to work the bolt, though a thorough cleaning of the chamber should get rid of the decades old cosmoline that heats up and causes mosin sticky bolt after a few rounds, and it was nothing unmanagable. The only other downside is that it came with Importer's stampings from Century International Arms, though I'm not sure whether or not the slightly more expensive Tradeex rifles carry those markings. If yours turns out anything like mine though, you'll be well served by a solid, accurate and reliable piece of history at a traditional milsurp price.
Regards,
Frank
I found that it sometimes took considerable effort to work the bolt, though a thorough cleaning of the chamber should get rid of the decades old cosmoline that heats up and causes mosin sticky bolt after a few rounds, and it was nothing unmanagable. The only other downside is that it came with Importer's stampings from Century International Arms, though I'm not sure whether or not the slightly more expensive Tradeex rifles carry those markings. If yours turns out anything like mine though, you'll be well served by a solid, accurate and reliable piece of history at a traditional milsurp price.
Regards,
Frank
Just bought one today
I went by SIR this afternoon and bought one of the last ones they had in stock apparently. I have been eyeing them since before Christmas and didn't want to miss out on their current stock again. Didn't get to take it home yet though because of the 4 digit serial number, have to wait for CFC to be done with it. But this one is a reeaally nice one and I couldn't let this one pass. I'll analyze it more once I get to pick up!
Rich
I went by SIR this afternoon and bought one of the last ones they had in stock apparently. I have been eyeing them since before Christmas and didn't want to miss out on their current stock again. Didn't get to take it home yet though because of the 4 digit serial number, have to wait for CFC to be done with it. But this one is a reeaally nice one and I couldn't let this one pass. I'll analyze it more once I get to pick up!
Rich
SIR's are all import marked last I checked. The Tradex and P&S guns are NOT import marked (except for some of the M38's) and they come with accessories for a marginally higher price. Both outfits also do free handpick, which SIR does not.
SIR mosin
The 91/30 from SIR was 139.99 and came with the accessory pack - sling, tools, oiler, ammo pouches. Bought a couple boxes of the Igman rounds as well. 150 gr beans 13.99 for a box of 20.
Haven't been able to pick it up yet, so not sure on all the markings and such. I don't know much about these Mosins yet, just a newbie with milsurp really, But numbers matched, might be force matched, I'll know more once I get to take it home. Was in great condition and looked really slick. Bore was also really good, not counter-bored. Looked good to me! That's why I decided to finally buy one. They have zero in stock I think now.
They still had the carbines as well for 149.99. Looked good too. Might pick one up if they still have them in stock next time I wander in there.
Cheers,
Richard
The 91/30 from SIR was 139.99 and came with the accessory pack - sling, tools, oiler, ammo pouches. Bought a couple boxes of the Igman rounds as well. 150 gr beans 13.99 for a box of 20.
Haven't been able to pick it up yet, so not sure on all the markings and such. I don't know much about these Mosins yet, just a newbie with milsurp really, But numbers matched, might be force matched, I'll know more once I get to take it home. Was in great condition and looked really slick. Bore was also really good, not counter-bored. Looked good to me! That's why I decided to finally buy one. They have zero in stock I think now.
They still had the carbines as well for 149.99. Looked good too. Might pick one up if they still have them in stock next time I wander in there
.Cheers,
Richard
The batch of mosins SIR has had for the last 6 months have NOT been import marked. If you went in person, you had the choice of 2 rifles and they were fine looking refurbs, some of the best I've seen. I saw a half dozen, and they were all great. All numbers matched, nary a counterbore, sling and cleaning kit included. I wish I'd bought a few! The price was right, too... I am hardly an SIR cheerleader, but their mosins are the best thing they've got going for them. However, if you're after a specific rifle date or factory, I will second P&S-Thier customer service is AWESOME.
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I talked to SIR this afternoon specifically about their M44. I didn't ask if these guns were import marked, but I did ask about the sling, cleaning kit and other accessories. The answer was negative. So I did my math and decided not to order from them. At Tradeex, you pay $175 for an M44 with everything included.
But I didn't ask about M91/30 though.
But I didn't ask about M91/30 though.
