Crate of Laminate M44s at LGS...

[awpk03s]

Was in my favorite local shop yesterday. They had a full crate of 15 "select grade" laminate stocked M44s. Rifles had RGuns tags on them. Came with all accessories. Looked fabulous, but I did not remove any from the crate at the time.

It is being sold as a full crate only. $3,000 +tax.
Deal / investment worthy? Rip off? I did not have time to inspect for dates or Mfg, so assume typical 1944 Iz.

Thoughts?

[shoto2758]

My first question would be?..Are they Molots?

[desdem12]

My first question is where is the pics?

[Jolly Green Chopper]

Please!! A picture is still worth a thousand words.SO if you can help us with a picture and some kind of contact info. I have the $3,000. Thanks rdallas1915@gmai.com JJolly Green Chopper

[catcracker]

Please!! A picture is still worth a thousand words.SO if you can help us with a picture and some kind of contact info. I have the $3,000. Thanks rdallas1915@gmai.com JJolly Green Chopper

I assume you want these for resale. If so, count me in on one. But if they are Molots, then pass.

Thanks
Cat

[kamakazi339]

if theres a resale I may just have to pick one up

[redeuce]

If they are R Guns import, I doubt they are Molot.

[awpk03s]

Gentlemen - here is the picture I took of the crate.

I would love to buy the whole crate, but do not have the disposable responsible funds at this time.



At $200/pop rate for 15 in a $3k crate, I would have brought one of these home in a heartbeat.

JGC - is your email domain gmail.com, or gmai.com?

[awpk03s]

The sales tag on the crate:

[catcracker]

I see one or two that may be laminated. But most look like normal stocks. Maybe its my bad eyes.

[awpk03s]

The iPhone photo is not that great. There may be one or two that are NOT laminate, but from my brief inspection, most of them are.

[bocephus]

If they're RGUNS they probably aren't Molots and would probably get you a few extra dollars a piece. You probably couldn't count on getting more than $250 a piece for them though. Check out the completed auctions on gunbroker, the occasional one gets up to $300 but some are under $200.

[BenedictGomez]

If they're RGUNS they probably aren't Molots and would probably get you a few extra dollars a piece. You probably couldn't count on getting more than $250 a piece for them though. Check out the completed auctions on gunbroker, the occasional one gets up to $300 but some are under $200.

And strike while the iron is hot, because it seems MG prices have finally started to moderate post "the scare".

[Shqype]

Sounds like a good deal. Even if you save them for another year you can definitely make your money back.

If you don't want to keep the case as a coffee table, that is

[MarksmanTim]

I would like to own that crate... contents are not that important. I have my own carbines to put in there...

[Lotema]

If you get that crate, I'll take the 2nd from the top off your hands!

[bunkysdad]

I would like to own that crate... contents are not that important. I have my own carbines to put in there...

Oh yeah? Just how many carbines do you have Tim? Where do you live? And do you need a new shooting buddy:P

[awpk03s]

If anyone wants a better image, I can email a zoom able pic of the above. I'm not going to be able to swing the purchase.

[bunkysdad]

This thread answers a question I have had for several years. I have wondered if the M44's came in a crate, but never got a answer or found a picture. Look at the perfect fit of the shorter crate. Thanks for posting that excellent picture.

[Junk Yard Dog]

I would like the crate to house my M44 collection