Mosin ex-PE sniper?

[Tank.45]

So I picked up a 1935 hex tula 91/30 from a member of calguns. Upon looking at the receiver on both sides there are 3 holes, over the hex between the barrel shank and breach, that have been filled in. After seeing this http://www.russian-mosin-nagant.com/sniper_9130PEM.html the holes are in the same position as the top mounted PE sniper rifles.

Does anyone have an example of a top mounted ex sniper that I can compare mine too?

How collectible is this rifle if it is an ex-PE? Rifle is counterbored with matching numbers and has no markings above tula star.

Thanks for your input.

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae329/tankis45/IMG_0482.jpg

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae329/tankis45/IMG_0483.jpg

[mosinnagantm9130]

Pics? It sounds like an ex-PE, odd there is no "CH" though.

Ex-PE rifles are fairly uncommon, they don't show up often.

[cruddymutt]

Ex PE snipers are not common although it seems, to me anyways, 1935 is usually the year you find when you find one. I have seen other ex Tula snipers that are not CH or CN marked but that is definatly not the norm.

[Tank.45]

so does this look like a ex-PE from the pics? or is this something else?

[cruddymutt]

My vote is for ex-PE

[Tank.45]

My vote is for ex-PE

perfect! Now I just need to find someone with an example I can compare it too

[cruddymutt]

Are you looking for a scoped or unscoped example?

[Tank.45]

Are you looking for a scoped or unscoped example?

Doesn't matter I just want to confirm this is an ex-PE and take a look at some of the markings. Do you have any idea what it is worth?

[cruddymutt]

This is the best pic I have of my restored Ex PE (wouldnt ya guess, its a 1935 Tula!) Mine is marked with the CN markes. I know its tough to see but you can barely make out the 3 screws holding on the scope mount base. As far as value for yours? I would guess $150-175, maybe more to the right person.

[Tank.45]

This is the best pic I have of my restored Ex PE (wouldnt ya guess, its a 1935 Tula!) Mine is marked with the CN markes. I know its tough to see but you can barely make out the 3 screws holding on the scope mount base. As far as value for yours? I would guess $150-175, maybe more to the right person.

That repo looks really nice. It seems odd that my rifle doesn't have any marks above the tula star. I appreciate your input.

Thanks!

[mosinnagantm9130]

Yep, it's Ex-PE. I agree with cruddymutt, $150-$175 is the norm. I have seen ex-pe rifles go in the $200-$225 range though.