Moisin Identification

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Took an old mosin ive had in my safe for years to the range and had a blast shooting it. Just wondering if anyone out there can help my identify it and place an approx value on it. Steel is in 10/10 condition and the stock is 8/10. From what research ive done its a M44 1943 Izhevsk reburb. Possible finnish capture due to an SA mark on the left side of the stock just below the receiver. It is 40” long. Any info would be appreciated thanks. Ive included some pics below.


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dmarch said:
Took an old mosin ive had in my safe for years to the range and had a blast shooting it. Just wondering if anyone out there can help my identify it and place an approx value on it. Steel is in 10/10 condition and the stock is 8/10. From what research ive done its a M44 1943 Izhevsk reburb. Possible finnish capture due to an SA mark on the left side of the stock just below the receiver. It is 40” long. Any info would be appreciated thanks. Ive included some pics below.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/Qxf7b6G
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Why are you reposting your post? Like Desert Fox indicated you already posted it once. You are well aware that you have a M44 1943 Izhevsk action and the stock is post-war stock. I see no SA mark. Do you want to sell it or what?
 
Sorry if i offended anyone. My other post did not get any replies so i figured in would start a new post. My other post turned into more of a question on how to post pics. No one had actually answered my question as to my rifle identification. To answer your question O5RAV i may possibly be interested in selling it but i would like to determine its value first.
 
If someone could educate me on how to delete my previous post i would be more than happy too. Also if anyone can confirm my suspicions on the identification of my rifle that would be swell as well.
 
dmarch said:
Sorry if i offended anyone. My other post did not get any replies so i figured in would start a new post. My other post turned into more of a question on how to post pics. No one had actually answered my question as to my rifle identification. To answer your question O5RAV i may possibly be interested in selling it but i would like to determine its value first.
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Well, a couple of us said... it's not likely to be a Finn. They are extremely rare in an M44...and there seems to be no [SA] stamp. So it's a run-of-the-mill M44.
And I'm not offended...some might be...not me.
I've a 'German Capture marked' M44 LoL. Now that offends people!
 
dmarch said:
Sorry if i offended anyone. My other post did not get any replies so i figured in would start a new post. My other post turned into more of a question on how to post pics. No one had actually answered my question as to my rifle identification. To answer your question O5RAV i may possibly be interested in selling it but i would like to determine its value first.
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No offence mate. Actually, you are very lucky. It started bothering me why the receiver on your Model 44 is dated "1943". I've consulted my references and found that the first 50,000 of the M44's were produced for trials in 1943 (Bolt action military rifles of the world, p.274, 2009). As an example, the picture on p.274 shows a nearly identical receiver like yours dated "1943" and a post-war stock. These carbines are quite collectible. I think $1000 would be a good ball park figure to start with but I'd advise to ask for a serious appraisal.
 
Thx for the reply. Appreciate it. Im looking to upgrade my hunting rifle so was looking to liquidate a few of my rifle but considering the history on this one i may hold onto it.
 
dmarch said:
Thx for the reply. Appreciate it. Im looking to upgrade my hunting rifle so was looking to liquidate a few of my rifle but considering the history on this one i may hold onto it.
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I guess that's a good idea to hold onto it. If you were selling it south of the border, you could make a small fortune. Obviously, bringing it to the other side of the border is next to impossible. In Canada the Mosin collector's market is miniscule compared to the US so, the prices are proportionally smaller. Its value will only increase with time. You could always sell it if needed.
You mentioned in your first post that you were shooting your M44. If that was corrosive ammo clean it very thoroughly. I have several Finn matched Mosin M91's and Soviet M91-30's. I shoot them occasionally, sometimes with corrosive ammo and I've noticed that the bores have tendency to develop a bit of rust if not cleaned very thoroughly after shooting session. The Mosin bores are not chrome lined like those for the SKS's (except 1950). Normally, every month I inspect the bores of all my Mosins and clean them if necessary. Generally, for all my guns I use Ballistol for cleaning and preservation. It removes any trace of rust by rubbing it into the surface and is quite effective in removing copper traces in the bore. Highly recommend it.
 
Im just taking stock of all my not so frequently used firearms and getting rid of a few as im trying to finance a new hunting rifle. The M44 im probably going to hold to as its is on the uncommon side. I made sure to give it a good cleaning after the range and checked the bore a week later.
 
Was contemplating selling it to help finance a new hunting rifle but now that i know its an uncommon rifle i think i will probably hold onto it. Cool piece of history. I made sure to give it a good cleaning and and little extra oiling. Its probably going to be sitting in the back of the safe for awhile.
 
McCrea said:
Sorry for hi-jacking your thread.

What would be the ballpark value of a M24 Mosin? In good but not great condition?
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Three years ago (2017) I was eyeing one for about $400 in a reasonable shape. Stupid of me that I didn't buy it. Nowadays, at least $600-700 depending on how good is good.
 
05RAV said:
Three years ago (2017) I was eyeing one for about $400 in a reasonable shape. Stupid of me that I didn't buy it. Nowadays, at least $600-700 depending on how good is good.
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Thanks for the info, I'm selling mine and I wanted to be sure that I was getting a good but fair price on it.
 
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