Mosin Question

[jahwarrior72]

this is a question my brother has: he bought a Mosin Nagant from a coworker, for $75. it's stamped Springfield Armory, 1917. it's still in decent shape, the guy said it still shoots. it does need the sights worked on, but other than that, it seems to be in good working order. is $75 a fair price, or did my brother get hosed? he already has a SKS, and he wanted a bolt action, in case he needed to hunt with it (he's a bit of a hermit). also, how much more expensive 7.62x54mmR, in comparison to 7.62x39mm? thanks everybody.

[93-2.3]

75 aint too bad i never heard of one being stamped springfield armory (im still learning about mosins though i love them) i need to watch this post you got me interested

[TJB63]

$75 isn't Bad and actually better than what they go for over the counter these days, Your Brother did well.

You don't say what model Mosin 91/30 - M44 - M38 etc...But like the Previous Poster I never heard of one being marked SA - I have heard that Westinghouse made a bunch and I think Remington.

7.62x54R is running about $80 for a can of 440rounds -- It's been awhile since I bought any 7.62x39 But the last time I did I think it was going $180 per 1K

Good Luck and Enjoy

[unclesam099]

Are you sure it's not a 1917 Springfield?

All you need for reference is http://7.62x54r.net/ tons of good stuff about Mosins there.

[Karl/PA]

If it still has the Peter the Great crest on the receiver you can add at least 50 bucks to the value.





Springfield made barrels for Westinghouse. Here is the SA x2 proof mark:

[fingers80002]

A 91-30 SA for $75 is a Steal!!!!!!

Those are collectors.

[fingers80002]

this is a question my brother has: he bought a Mosin Nagant from a coworker, for $75. it's stamped Springfield Armory, 1917. it's still in decent shape, the guy said it still shoots. it does need the sights worked on, but other than that, it seems to be in good working order. is $75 a fair price, or did my brother get hosed? he already has a SKS, and he wanted a bolt action, in case he needed to hunt with it (he's a bit of a hermit). also, how much more expensive 7.62x54mmR, in comparison to 7.62x39mm? thanks everybody.

Surplus 54R is going up.
Still affordable though.

There are some Companies making hunting ammo.

Reloading is pricey to set up.
Bullets are real hard to find.
Brass is hard to find.

[jahwarrior72]

Are you sure it's not a 1917 Springfield?

All you need for reference is http://7.62x54r.net/ tons of good stuff about Mosins there.

that's it! i just added the "armory" because of Springfield Armory.

[imperialism2024]

7.62x54R is running about $80 for a can of 440rounds -- It's been awhile since I bought any 7.62x39 But the last time I did I think it was going $180 per 1K

Good Luck and Enjoy

Where have you been lately?

7.62x39 is at least $250 per 1K...

Surplus 54R is going up.
Still affordable though.

There are some Companies making hunting ammo.

Reloading is pricey to set up.
Bullets are real hard to find.
Brass is hard to find.

As for reloading, also keep in mind that almost all of the bulk ammo is not reload-able...

[fingers80002]

Where have you been lately?

7.62x39 is at least $250 per 1K...



As for reloading, also keep in mind that almost all of the bulk ammo is not reload-able...

That's what I mean. You need to buy new brass.
Then find .312 bullets.