New to Mosins, Considering Izhevsk PU Sniper Purchase
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:14 pm
Hello all - first post here - My firearms niche is 1920s-1950s rifles. I'm looking at adding a Mosin PU sniper to my collection.
I've got a lead on an Izhevsk 1944 post-war rebuild. Matching except for the floorplate, and looks authentic in terms of the things I know to look for. . .though shadows in the pictures I received via text obscure some interesting details like the proofs, the stock sling liner, etc.
The seller claims the bore is minty. . .which is great since I'd want a shooter.
Pics suggest that the rifle is overall in very good to excellent shape. He's asking 1400. Does anyone have thoughts on a price that would be appropriate for this rifle assuming it's authentic? I see PU snipers on gunbroker for more than is being asked, but there also tends to be a good bit of insanity there.
Thanks very much.
I've got a lead on an Izhevsk 1944 post-war rebuild. Matching except for the floorplate, and looks authentic in terms of the things I know to look for. . .though shadows in the pictures I received via text obscure some interesting details like the proofs, the stock sling liner, etc.
The seller claims the bore is minty. . .which is great since I'd want a shooter.
Pics suggest that the rifle is overall in very good to excellent shape. He's asking 1400. Does anyone have thoughts on a price that would be appropriate for this rifle assuming it's authentic? I see PU snipers on gunbroker for more than is being asked, but there also tends to be a good bit of insanity there.
Thanks very much.