where to get a mossin carbine

[realgreenfire]

hey all, ive been looking into mossins for a while now and think im pretty set on a carbine length but cant find anywhere locally within 50-60 miles (of Chico, ca) that stocks or will get that wont charge me about a much as the rifle after shipping, and all their bs blah blah blah.. LOL (huntingtons oroville wanted 100$ to dros anything ordered in, or from somewhere like gunsamerica)

any ideas? or am i going to end up settling for a full 91/30 with laminant stock (big 5)?

[TheExpertish]

Just get a laminated 91/30 and be happy, cause you will. Carbines tend to be less accurate as well as more expensive.

[dotalchemy]

Calguns.net Marketplace. It's C&R so you can FTF transfer them without dealers.

By carbine, i imagine you mean an M39 / M44?

[Donkeypunch0420]

I say get the laminated 91/30 first, then wait for a m38 or m44 to show up on in the marketplace, or local gun store consignment later. The supply of m38's and m44's have dried up, and they have been a little more difficult to find. If you get a full length 91/30, I'm sure you'll fall in love with it just the same as a carbine.

[realgreenfire]

i was looking at the m39's to be more specific.. sorry, still figuring out all the little differences between them all..

looks like the 91/30 is the way to go than, and the market on carbines going dry def. would explain the cost and how hard they are to find! i have the feeling there's still a stock pile of them somewhere in Europe that hasn't been tapped into yet, guess we'll have to wait and see

[cruddymutt]

The M-39 is from Finland and those havent been imported in years. They were made in much lower numbers which explains the prices. They are out there for less than $300. Try local shows.

[TheExpertish]

i was looking at the m39's to be more specific.. sorry, still figuring out all the little differences between them all..

looks like the 91/30 is the way to go than, and the market on carbines going dry def. would explain the cost and how hard they are to find! i have the feeling there's still a stock pile of them somewhere in Europe that hasn't been tapped into yet, guess we'll have to wait and see

The 91/30 is pretty much everyone's first Mosin, and in some cases like OHOD, and myself, they're our be-all-and-end-all's. Finn's and the others are nice collectables, but for out of the box fun shooting it's hard to beat the price and laughs a 91/30 affords you.

[sixersgo]

get a plain m91 and chop it to m44 length and put a ati stock on it

[89 Vision]

AIM has some m44's right now. Price is definitely higher than it used to be, but I'm sure they'll keep going up from here on out. I'd try to a cheaper FFL too. $100 for an transfer is a little high IMO. I happily pay $75, but there are FFL's that charge as low as $50 (or so I've heard).

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?groupid=335&name=Russian+Mosin+Nagant+M44+7.62x54R+Carbine

[Flyin Brian]

get a plain m91 and chop it to m44 length and put a ati stock on it

Don't forget to polish all the blue off with a belt sander and paint the stock red...

[realgreenfire]

Don't forget to polish all the blue off with a belt sander and paint the stock red...

hahaha, if im thinking what your thinking about that sounds like an amazingly terrible idea, and a great way to bring tons of extra attention to yourself..

[Dutch3]

$100 for an transfer is a little high IMO.

Yes, Huntington's is "a little high" on everything.

[a1c]

1. It's spelled "Mosin."

2. There is a Big 5 in Chico, I believe.

3. Know your Mosins before you buy. Not all of them are carbines. M39 are not. Start with a regular 91/30 from Big 5 or from another shooter, see if you like it.

4. Get your FFL03, and have your Mosins shipped directly to your doorstep.

[paul0660]

4. Get your FFL03, and have your Mosins shipped directly to your doorstep.

If you think you might get more than one rifle, do this.

[Paulie Lugnuts]

I agree about getting your C+R. It took me about 3 monthes to get mine. Then check Gun Brokers. There are always M38s and M44s for sale there.