Moisin Nagant purchase

[mark_]

Ok, I've decided to a Moisin Nagant.

I see them on P&S for about $250 and on Tradex for less. What are the main things that I should be aware of or to keep an eye out for? The gun would be for basic fun / plinking. I would to like to retain the option of someday putting a scope on it. Thank you.

Mark

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

From what I hear, Jean at P&S is a honest guy, If you ask him to pick as good one out for you, he will. Is that what you are asking? I sometimes miss the point on threads.

 

[mark_]

Thank you, that's pretty much what I'm asking...but also I would like to know if there are certain ones or countries of origin that I should avoid.

 

[louthepou]

check out 7.62x54r.net, great reading and all you'd want to know (in my opinion)

FInd a great shooter and have fun; TradeEx or P&S. Hey, get one from each and do a comparo!

 

[TGC]

Look for a good barrel

 

[mark_]

Thanks guys...I'm just getting into shooting again and am super excited. I think it'll be a great gun for me to start out with.

 

[PerversPépère]

Hint...

Thank you, that's pretty much what I'm asking...but also I would like to know if there are certain ones or countries of origin that I should avoid.

YEs!
Avoid the Finn SA marked ones like the plague! They are the Frankensteins of the Mosin world and a collectors' nightmare!
And tell me where you found some so I can buy them to rid the world of these horrible ugly rifles...

PP.

 

[Samson]

I have heard of Tradeex but who is P&S.Do they have a web site.Thanks Samson

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

I have heard of Tradeex but who is P&S.Do they have a web site.Thanks Samson

Here it is, Big selection. http://psmilitaria.50megs.com/

 

[louthepou]

Don't listen to PerversPépère, he wants all the Finns to be his and only his

Know that ammunition isn't the most common one in commercial stuff. Military surplus stuff can be found (maybe sporadically), when it's here, stock it up (as in a few crates), then you're good for quite some time.

Oh and, welcome back to shooting (what took you so long?)

Lou

 

[mark_]

Thanks everyone...great advice from all. I called Russel sports in Calgary and they didn't think that ammo availibiity would be much of a problem. The fellow told that they usually stock it..29.95 for 20, does that sound about right?
I don't know why it's taken so long to back into shooting...I guess life just got in the way.

 

[R005t3r]

YEs!
Avoid the Finn SA marked ones like the plague! They are the Frankensteins of the Mosin world and a collectors' nightmare!
And tell me where you found some so I can buy them to rid the world of these horrible ugly rifles...

PP.

What he said

 

[mark_]

So...why are they to be avoided?

 

[louthepou]

That's tongue-in-cheek humour, Mark, they are quite desireable.

Lou

 

[mark_]

Thanks Lou...I'm learning, slow but sure.

 

[TGC]

get a finish one if you csanm the finns took the MN and made it better, but they cost lots

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

I don't know a lot (anything) about the Moisin Nagant, But P&S has some finish ones for about $300-$350.

 

[TGC]

see 350 is a lt lol, look for a american made one too, they are good i hear

 

[mark_]

Thanks guys.

 

[mark_]

One more quick one...I see a couple of nice looking Moisins in the exchange...what questions should I be asking when buying a rifle online?

Mark