looking to get a mosin nagant.

[macman9]

My local gun shop said they Could order a mosin for $130. Big 5 wants $199.
What is The going price for a mosin?
And If I they have to order it I wont know What kind of condition it will be in. Will it be trash Fair or good.
I really want 1 or 2 before next year. Dont know If should I pay more or take The change of getting a crap rifle.

[NapalmCheese]

That's about the spread, $130 - $200+.

Some people are really into collecting Mosins, I'm not, I'm into them for the cheap ammo. They are good, tough guns but I would be hard pressed to pay $200 bucks for one that wasn't at least sort of special (numbers matching hex receiver at least) even then that's more than I would value it.

Some of the C&R places have Chinese type 53s for $100 if you are just looking for a cheap gun to high power plink with.

[Gutz]

$130 isn't too bad.... I'd pick it up if the bore looks descent.

[0351USMC]

I would wait for Mosin Sale from big 5. ($149-169 sale price)

[mosinnagantm9130]

I'd look for a private sale here on CGN first. $130 isn't bad though.

[Chaos47]

Nowadays 200 Cash and Carry FTF is about the going price for the run of a mill round, 220 for a Hex.
Carbines especially M38 are worth more.

[California44]

The hex receiver is valued higher due to it likely being manufactured before the war before speed and volume was essential.

http://www.impactguns.com/russian-mosin-m9130-excellent-condition-with-accessories-m9130.aspx

[E Michael]

Where are you from, this guy named berserker sales them around San Jose for a decent price and its cash and carry. http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=820244

[macman9]

Im in fresno. The thing is it has to be ordered. So i wont know What kind of condition it will be in. Im Looking for a scooter not. Not really in to collecting them.

[Chaos47]

I'd look in the WTS section for one first.

[BroncoBob]

I would think in todays climate the going price will be north of $150, if below that jump on it

[macman9]

I have looked in wts section and there is Nothing local. And by The time i pay for The gun and shipping and transfer it will be well over $200. Local shops want $100 or better for transfers.
I guess I might just order one and see What I get. I dont really like big5.

[NapalmCheese]

pay 35 dollars for a C&R, wait a couple of months, buy a crate.

[macman9]

No thank on The c&r and buying a crate. Wont The c&r be useless after The end of The year. After next year dont they have to be shipped to a gunshop anyway. I Could be wrong.
After Looking around online $130 seems like an ok price. I just want one for plinking anyway.

[NapalmCheese]

C&R won't be useless. You can still buy out of state and 'import' into CA. Likewise, having a C&R and a COE would be useful right now if you plan on buying multiple handguns and may or may not be useful depending on the pending legislation about ammo permits/licenses.

If you think you might like searching for interesting guns out of state then it might be worth exploring.

You could also just buy a single gun from any of the major suppliers and not pay the $100+ dollars someone quoted for internet transfers. Either way, you're saving at least $65 bucks.