Value of my Mosin

[shda5582]

So I just picked up a MN at Big 5 two days ago, and, due to they fact it was gunked with cosmoline, I didn't bother to do much of an exam on it. Anyways, while on the 10 day wait, I was doing research about the Mosin, and came across information regarding what makes them more valuable as a collection piece. So once I got the cosmoline off and the rifle reassembled, I started to really look at the rifle and found the following:

-M91/30, 1943r, Izhevsk stamp.
-All the serial numbers match on all pieces. 5665 if that means anything.
-Round receiver.
-The barrel has not been recrowned or counterbored (probably not good if I ever intend to shoot it).
-The whole rifle, wood and all are in very good shape, with the wood still remaining most of the original shellac finish. It looks like it was hardly ever fired, but I know this is not the case when I was doing a barrel clean, I got green coming out on the patches.


So due to all of the above, would this jump up the value of the gun as a collection piece? If so, perhaps an estimation could be made of how much?

[mofojoe]

I'll give you $150 for it cash.
It's just a run of the mill Mosin.
Hang on to it and enjoy.

[plumbum]

It's worth what you paid for it. Care for it properly and it will serve you for many many years. It can be uncommon to find them all matching and non-counterbored and in good clean shape.

It's real value is when you realize how cheap it is to shoot when compared to other centerfire rifles of similar power. Consider that the cheapest new rifle at Big 5 is the Savage Axis for about $350, and .308 ammo is usually about $1 per bang. Even Big 5 has 7.62x54r ammo for $0.75 per shot, and can be had for less than a quarter per round if you shop online.

[DennisCA]

shda5582 before you do any thing, check out this site:

http://62x54r.net/

Also check out youtube or calguns for cleaning como, it's not as hard as you think (it just takes a bit of time and effort). Once you clean it, take it out and shoot it! Once you do that - you may want to keep it. I started my C&R journey with a Big 5 Mosin (and it was a 1943 Izhevsk too - must have been a good year). Is it a tack-driver, prob not but it's a damn fun gun to shoot!

[leman77]

Take it out and shoot it. One day soon the stores of them will be all dried up and you won't be able to find them anymore. I've got 3 of them...for the price they are cheap and fun.

[Emdawg]

So I just picked up a MN at Big 5 two days ago, and, due to they fact it was gunked with cosmoline, I didn't bother to do much of an exam on it. Anyways, while on the 10 day wait, I was doing research about the Mosin, and came across information regarding what makes them more valuable as a collection piece. So once I got the cosmoline off and the rifle reassembled, I started to really look at the rifle and found the following:

-M91/30, 1943r, Izhevsk stamp.
-All the serial numbers match on all pieces. 5665 if that means anything.
-Round receiver.
-The barrel has not been recrowned or counterbored (probably not good if I ever intend to shoot it).
-The whole rifle, wood and all are in very good shape, with the wood still remaining most of the original shellac finish. It looks like it was hardly ever fired, but I know this is not the case when I was doing a barrel clean, I got green coming out on the patches.


So due to all of the above, would this jump up the value of the gun as a collection piece? If so, perhaps an estimation could be made of how much?

In all honesty, yours is probably one of the most mass-produced of all the Mosins.

It is just your average commie bolt-action from the Great Patriotic War.

Take it out to the range and have fun.

[Chaos47]

In all honesty, yours is probably one of the most mass-produced of all the Mosins.

It is just your average commie bolt-action from the Great Patriotic War.

Take it out to the range and have fun.

Pretty much this.
Without looking up the numbers I think Izhevsk 43 is probably one of the highest production years.

[Remus]

Unless there is another movie/book that pushes a sudden interest in the Soviet story of WW2 I wouldn't exepect the value of the gun to go up (quickly). Be happy with it, shoot it. Though don't touch it, not even to fix a blemish, with sand paper etc. if you want to preserve the collectors value. In regards to the matching parts, that was likely performed when the gun was refurbished at the arsenal, see link below.

I personally would not purchase a Mosin with a counterbored barrel. Learned that lesson.

http://russian-mosin-nagant-forum.com/information/refurbishment/index.html

[Nrai2020]

I saw a mosin at big 5 today for $175.. Worth it??

[Gutz]

I saw a mosin at big 5 today for $175.. Worth it??

Not terrible considering I've seen people pay 400 bucks for one.

I'd wait though... Find one on here.

[Yugo]

no, buy from someone selling it. $150 TOPS thats if it's nice condition.

[Swagman00]

Got mine for $100, regretted not waiting to get it on sale @ $90 over two years back.

Since then the stock came off (went synthetic), removed rear + front sight for 2-7x40 scout scope, swapped out to a ring safety, and added a limbsaver recoil pad.

The Mosin is a hoot. I stil use a thick towel when shooting warm loads so I can actually enjoy the thing for more then an hour when I go to the range. I still remember the first day out. No recoil pad and 40 rounds left a nice softball sized purple bruise.

I should have taken pictures.

[Manh3]

It's actually worth less than what you paid for it because you had to pay the dros and taxes and you wont be able to repoup that. Don't worry so much about having a collectors gun, keeping it a safe queen just for resell sake. Buy a gun because YOU want it and learn how the weapon system works, be proficient with it and enjoy.

I just gave my little brother a Mosin, in return all I asked him was to learn about the gun, its safety function, how to clean and maintain it. I hope he doesn't come on here trying to sell it in the classifieds.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I'd say if it is in nice shape and matching it could fetch as much as $200. Yes, wartime production Izzy's are common, but a lot of them are mix masters, counterbored, pitted, shot out, bubba'd. Keep it in original condition, shoot it, clean it good and it will last a lifetime and be an heirloom. I love Mosins.

[Capybara]

Welcome to the Mosin Brotherhood. We dare you to stop at just one. As addictive as potato chips, but less fattening.