Salvaging another old post.
Originally posted 2-2-11
Well I was going through my Carbines today & realized I have 13 M44s'. I'm thinking I need another one soon to get past that number! But then again, 13 is better than none, right?
took some group photo's for my book & figured I would post them for your viewing pleasure.
Enjoy
Top to bottom; 1948 Izhevsk, Missing 1947, 1946 Izhevsk, 1945 Izhevsk, Missing 1944, 1943 Izhevsk, 1944 Tula & 1944 Tula.
1955 Romanian (my first Mosin)
1955 Romanian #'s matching
1954 Romanian #'s matching (From Mike Owens)
1952 Polish #'s matching
1953 Hungarian
1954 Chinese T53
1953 Chinese T53 #'s matching (From Whitefeathersniper)
Note; I'm up to 14 now.
13... A lucky number?
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13... A lucky number?
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Re: 13... A lucky number?
Are you still missing the 47? Nice collection!
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Re: 13... A lucky number?
Nice bunch, '47 will come, of course it may take a lifetime of waiting, but they can elevate the bed in the old folks home so you can put a few rounds out the window
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Re: 13... A lucky number?
nice carbine's! seems me and you are looking for the same one too, lol im looking for a 44 ishevsk M44. need it to match my M91/30 that and a M38 hahah.
Re: 13... A lucky number?
Hey Rongoman,
Is this the M-44 you are looking for?
Is this the M-44 you are looking for?
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Re: 13... A lucky number?
If you don't hear back from Ron right away it is because he is busy getting a flight to Florida.
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Re: 13... A lucky number?
13 is my lucky number and those are some beautiful M44's ;) Very nice collection and that '47 will pop up when you least expect it so keep some amd money in your pocket at all times
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Re: 13... A lucky number?
a pocket full of mad money seems like such a fantasy these days!