m44 vs mosin 91

[EBWhite]

Well, I've got a m44 (50's polish gun) Great shape and all. However, i'd like to have a world war 2 era mosin nagant---the m44 is nice and shoots well but i don't need two. Should i get rid of the short m44 for a long 91? What say you?

[fal_762x51]

For the prices they are going at I would keep the M44 and get a 91/30.

[Mssr. Eleganté]

What he said.

Seriously, Big 5 sells the M91/30 for like $113 out the door. I've seen people selling OK condition ones here on CalGuns for $90 cash and carry PPT.

It might take you more than $100 worth of time and effort to sell your M44. Just keep it and buy a 91/30 too.

[metalhead357]

EB~

Where are ya' and whattaya want for the Polish


Metalhead

[RaceDay]

+1 on the keep and buy more. The prices are so low that unless you need room in the safe, I am not sure it is worth the effort to dump the M44. That said, it looks like you might have an interested buyer.

[kenc9]

The 91's are one of the best collectable Russian Mosins. I have quiet a few and they look and shoot great. Try and get a Finnish 91, they are the best shooters and most collectable.

Here is a place you can find one within a few weeks.

http://www.gunboards.com/forums/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=26

In the pic the top one appears to be a 91 but is actually a Finnish M24 with a 1898 build date. It has one of the nicest stocks of any of my Finns. The others are Finn 27's and 28's.


-ken

[ocabj]

If you don't care for the M44, you may as well sell or trade it. The Russian Mosin Nagant M38/M44/M91/30 are still easy to come by.

AIM still has the M91/30 for $70 before shipping (which is usually $10-$12).

Personally, I never really cared for the M44 as a shooter. The permanent bayonet irks me for shooting, which is why I bought M38s instead. As a collector, I should probably get one though...