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Originally Posted by kepp
I'm deciding which site to buy an M44 from:
https://www.classicfirearms.com/m44rifle
-or-
https://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=7006
Classic Firearms has the "Bore - hand select best of 5" and "Exterior COSMETICS - best of 5" options, for $10 each. This would bring the price, before shipping, to $250.
Wideners, on the other hand, doesn't have those "pick of the litter" options, but their price is $169 for an M44 which is the lowest I've seen.
I want to get one in good shape, but that's a big difference in price. What would you guys suggest? Has anyone ordered any firearms from Wideners? |
I've never bought from Classic, but I did buy an AK from Widener's. No issues with them, other than it took about 5 or 6 business days for them to ship.
The M44's from Widener's may be counterbored, which is probably why its so much cheaper. I don't see it as a big deal, but it does affect value.
I'd also look at AIM Surplus. They tend to have the nicer surplus guns. I got my 1943 Mosin 91/30 from them last year, and was very satisfied with the rifle they sent me. It was in nice condition, with a pre-war stock, and matching numbers receiver/bolt/magazine if I remember correctly. Their M44 is the same price as Classic, and they also have a hand-pick option.
http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...62x54R+Carbine
If you want a shooter-grade Mosin that is easy on the wallet, go with Widener's.
If you want a nicer Mosin, I'd go with AIM Surplus.
All this Mosin talk makes me want to get another M44.