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I decided I NEED not want but NEED another 91/30. The ones at the gun shows are most often overpriced and under rated in overall condition. Liberty Tree has a nice pic of 91/30's they are selling. IF I buy one will it be as nice as the ones pictured (not likely) ? Has anyone ordered a 91/30 from them and what was your impression of the 91/30 and what year style/make am I likely to get ?
I am picky about my 91/30. I have 1930 91/30 hex tula ......... and its a gem
I don't want some round receiver, no brass stocked, stamped with random crap 91/30 .......... If you think I am a snob then blame the forum, that made me this way LOL
opinions welcome (not that I could stop it anyway)
You may want to shop local or check out Gunbroker. They have them individualy pictured on GB. Sometimes you camn get a nice gem out of there, Ask Martin08.
The commerce which maybe carried on with the people inhabiting the line you will pursue renders a knowledge of these people important ~Thomas Jefferson~ (to- Lewis and Clark)
aarbeh wrote:YA I did say that. I was just hoping someone would tell me something about liberty tree 91/30's that would change my mind.
I thank you for the feedback.
They look like the same refurb 91/30's that everyone is selling, but I think they were running a special on them. I bought dozens of refurb 91/30's sight unseen from many sellers back when I was building my collection, I had an idea what to expect and was never disappointed.
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
I'll add this. Remember Black Friday is only three weeks ago and last year there was some really good deals so it might pay to wait and see what's offered. Just a thought.
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
I'll add this. Remember Black Friday is only three weeks ago and last year there was some really good deals so it might pay to wait and see what's offered. Just a thought.
good point Weldon , what kinds of deals were there last year ?
aarbeh, I have bought a couple of Mosins from a selection like you originally posted, mine from J&G and I was happy with them. However to put restrictions on what you get with such limitations in order to be pleased with what you get you just have to see what you are getting, and auctions with good quality pictures or even Liberty Tree with the individually listed rifles is the best way to avoid disappointment. To get the lower pricing associated with the big sellers where they choose the rifle, or collect a extra fee for picking the "best of five" (based on who's oppinion?) you have to be willing to accept what you get, and that is not likely when you already have a mint 1930 hex receiver to compare against. Good luck with what you get, and we eagerly wait to see it posted.
it is too bad that Liberty Tree is sold out of the basic 91/30's but they have a couple of nice m44's and some great Finns, but more money!
Bought some parts from Liberty Tree last night, checked out the bayonets for sale, WOW have these gone up in value. The Carcano model 38 straight blade bayonet I paid $11.00 dollars for at a gunshow in 1984 is bringing $150.00 now, I think I'm done buying bayonets.
"Fast is fine, But accuracy is everything" Wyatt Earp
"This year will go down in history. For the first time, a civilized nation has full gun registration. Our streets will be safer, our police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future!"
Adolph Hitler – 1933
I'll add this. Remember Black Friday is only three weeks away and last year there was some really good deals so it might pay to wait and see what's offered. Just a thought.
good point Weldon , what kinds of deals were there last year ?
There was a lot of decent stuff but this is the one I got. Times 2. http://gun-deals.com/displaydeal.php?dealid=10669 It was my first mil-surp weapon purchase in 12 years. I have this bunch to blame for it too, lol. They made me do it. I also got 2 Hex's for $79.50ea. The M44s were $149.50 and the M91/30 rounds were $69.50. The coupon code worked for the hex Mosins to. It should be interesting this year. That was just the begining and I haven't looked back.
I'll be listing stuff on gun-deals as I find them. I get emailers from a bunch of places. If I see anything that looks like it's something people here might be interested in I'll do my best to let you all know. As long as the world hasn't spun off it's axis.
