M44 Pawn shop find.

[B24]

Picked up my 3rd Mosin last week a 1948 Izhevsk M44 carbine. They kept saying it was a Chinese but it is definitely Russian.
It had a tag on it at $269.95 so I asked them what the bottom dollar was and I walked out the door for $235, not a super
bargain but I thought a very fair price in todays market. It appears to not be a refurb, all numbers match and shows no
wear on the bluing, all parts that are marked have the Izhevsk triangle and arrow stamp. It has a funky repair where the
toe splice split. Only thing I could complain about is Bubba did not clean it after shooting corrosive surplus. The rust was
minor and the barrel cleaned up very well. I think the sling is a reproduction, thin leather on the dog collars and a big red
star on the sling. I've put 10 rounds through it so far and was hitting a 6 inch target at 120 yds so it looks like its going to be
a shooter.

Picked up my 1st Mosin in March (1928 Tula) when Classic had the hex for $149.95. A couple months later I traded for a 1917 Remington that is a total mismatch but I think is a SCW, it has a heavily sanded stock, wire sling hangers and no import mark.
Does 3 Mosins qualify for Mosinitis? I think I have it. I'll try to get some pictures posted sometime.

Thanks to all that checked this post.......Gregg

[BuckeyeSgt]

You have the disease. And for us that have it as well you must post pics or it didn't happen.

[akguy1985]

we need some pics. Thats the last year of soviet M44 production.

[desdem12]

[husker51]

[Junk Yard Dog]

[cj1964]

Most 1948 M44's appear to be "unissued". It's the last year of Russian production and finding one for less than $250 is a good deal IMHO. Take good care of it and enjoy!!

[Gunowner99]

Sounds like a good day to me.