First Mosin - Where and what?
First Mosin - Where and what?
I've finally decided to pick one of these up while the Ammo is still relatively cheap and I spend the money on something else. I really just want a range plinker and am willing to spend $150-$175 on the rifle. Maybe $200 if reason is compelling. I have no specific requirement as to the various models other than I'd like something in the range from Very Good to Excellent. I have no interest in a restoration project. I have seen them at Aim Surplus, Classic Arms, and Buds Gunshop.
Any direction you can offer on which model and where to get it, I'd appreciate.
Any direction you can offer on which model and where to get it, I'd appreciate.
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Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
They seem to pop up all over, but you might start with Trinity Arms since they are a sponsor.
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Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
Welcome to the Forum ![thumbsup :thumbsup:](./images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
7.62 x 54 is on hell of a PLINKER
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I live in Canada so can not help you where to get on from , But I am sure someone will very soon![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
We use .22 as PLINKER'S here
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7.62 x 54 is on hell of a PLINKER
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I live in Canada so can not help you where to get on from , But I am sure someone will very soon
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We use .22 as PLINKER'S here
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Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
Welcome again, i just got a nice one from aim. Chris at trinity has nice stuff and liberty collectors also
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Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
First off, unless you have your own Federal Firearms License your buying will have to be local at the gun shop. Most gun shops will order one for you for a fee, how much is up to them, but you would have to ask their policy's first. If they OK it then you can call Chris at Trinity, or whoever you want to buy from, arrange to send a copy of your dealers FFL to them, pay, and they will send the rifle to your dealer. You then fill out the yellow 4477 form, wait any required waiting period if any, and take it home after paying your dealers fee.
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Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
Thanks. New to the rifle, not the process.Junk Yard Dog wrote:First off, unless you have your own Federal Firearms License your buying will have to be local at the gun shop. Most gun shops will order one for you for a fee, how much is up to them, but you would have to ask their policy's first. If they OK it then you can call Chris at Trinity, or whoever you want to buy from, arrange to send a copy of your dealers FFL to them, pay, and they will send the rifle to your dealer. You then fill out the yellow 4477 form, wait any required waiting period if any, and take it home after paying your dealers fee.
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Check the boards for sale section, I know there is a nice Finn Mosin that was just listed for a good price. I don't think it will be there long ![smile :)](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
If you want to see and touch it before you buy it, many LGSs and Sporting Goods stores will have M91/30 refurbs. Gander Mountain, Cabela's, etc... Current prices are typically $159 - $179 or so, some $199s. That's how many of us got our first one.
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I got my first one when somebody gave me a free type 53 in 1988 ![smile :)](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
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Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
If you are purchasing online, dont forget the added costs of shipping/ Transfer. I got mine from calssic firearms, Rifle was $140 ish, and it cost about $60 for shipping and the transfer
Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
My first one was at a ranch and home store, or an ace hardware. I forget. Either way it was a hell of a deal. That 95 bucks has cost me a few grand now
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Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
All of mine I've picked up locally. First one was from a local shop. The other three were from gun shows. Two were from the same seller. He normally has a crate full selling them for around 120. Most times less. I haven't been to the show in a while so I have no idea what he is selling for now. I would go local for the first, just to get to see and handle what you get. These rifles differ alot from each other. No two are the same. Good luck with the hunt and enjoy your mosin! My mosin was my first rifle of any kind. ![smile :)](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
Enjoy the hunt!
Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
I decided on the AIM Surplus hand select. Will post pictures when I receive it.
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Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
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Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
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Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
AIM are good people.
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Re: First Mosin - Where and what?
Begin the ammo hunt now, you will need it once that rifle arrivesMasterK wrote:I decided on the AIM Surplus hand select. Will post pictures when I receive it.
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Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt