Picked up my first M44

BostonMike · Post by **BostonMike** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:37 am

Nothing special, but it is my first. Believe it or not it has been tough to locate one in my area that someone didn't want $300 for. I had to get my C&R license and buy one off the net.

'44 Ishevsk. Been counterbored, but the bore is like a mirror with good rifling still present. At least I know this rifle has been well used and might have some dark history to it.

Stock isn't as pretty as my 91/30, but I'll live.

I'm trying to just get one of each variation. The 91-30 is a '38 Tula. I've got a '26 Ishevsk Hex on the way. Now time for an M38! and then a 91/59....and a Type 53....and.....

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Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:38 am

Good find, yes, M44 prices are on the rise, you are not finding them for under a hundred bucks anymore. The M38 will probably set you back even more as it started getting harder to find a good two years before the M44.

BostonMike · Post by **BostonMike** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:42 am

Tell me about it. I missed one last week that sold for $178 or so. I kicked myself for not bidding.

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pacanis · Post by **pacanis** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:48 am

Cool. You got the cleaning rod, too. It looks to be in great shape.

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:09 am

The refurbs come through with the cleaning rods intact, it's the type 53's and some of the issued M44's that tend to be missing them. $178 is a great price for a M44 these days, to bad you missed it, but another will come along.

coondawg · Post by **coondawg** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:12 am

Very nice!

I'm thinking about getting my C&R. How long did it take to get yours after you applied?

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:23 am

Six months, but this is New York, things are different here for gun owners.

coondawg · Post by **coondawg** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:14 am

6 months! I plan on getting mine still but man I hope it don't take that long for a ole Arkansas boy to get approved

BostonMike · Post by **BostonMike** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:29 am

coondawg wrote:Very nice! I'm thinking about getting my C&R. How long did it take to get yours after you applied?

3 weeks. Just got it last week

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coondawg · Post by **coondawg** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:03 am

BostonMike wrote:
coondawg wrote:Very nice! I'm thinking about getting my C&R. How long did it take to get yours after you applied?

3 weeks. Just got it last week

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sweet! I'm sending my app off this afternoon! Maybe it will only take 3weeks for mine.

Sgt. Rob · Post by **Sgt. Rob** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:38 am

Them are both Beauties! I like your collection strategy as well, even with the rising cost of some Mosins, they are all pretty much affordable as milsurps go these days. Semper Fi, Rob

BostonMike · Post by **BostonMike** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:55 am

Yeah, I'm not going to go after the really collectible stuff. I just figure one of each major variety would suffice. I might stop after the m38 and just leave it at two rifles and two carbines.

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Sgt. Rob · Post by **Sgt. Rob** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:00 am

BostonMike wrote: I might stop after the m38 and just leave it at two rifles and two carbines.

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Semper Fi, Rob

desdem12 · Post by **desdem12** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:17 am

I think i have stopped at least 10 times

Oh ya that is a great rifle. Looks like a nice one to me.

BostonMike · Post by **BostonMike** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:28 am

Sgt. Rob wrote:
BostonMike wrote: I might stop after the m38 and just leave it at two rifles and two carbines.

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Semper Fi, Rob

Yeah...who am I kidding

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