Author Topic: Mosin-Nagants at Cabelas (Read 3172 times)

RobertH · « **on:** January 19, 2011, 09:43:46 PM »

Cabelas is having a big gun sale for a few days and they have Mosin-Nagant's for $89 that comes with a bayonet and accessories. im thinking about getting one, so i was wondering what should i look out for? any tips are welcome.

AJ_Engineer · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2011, 10:19:16 PM »

I did a fair amount of reading at http://7.62x54r.net/ before I bought one last time they had them on sale.

bkoenig · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2011, 10:32:34 PM »

Mainly matching numbers between the barrel, bolt, and mag floor plate, and good rifling without the crown being counterbored. Beyond that you can start looking for specific arsenals - Tula is typically considered more desirable than Ishvesk since there were fewer made.

NE Bull · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2011, 10:33:46 PM »

Yes great site for info. Mostly just check to see if the bore/ rifling is 'washed out' otherwise these old things just plain shoot.

RobertH · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2011, 05:35:30 AM »

wow! thanks for the great info. looks like i gotta do some light reading. now i just gotta convince the wife.

and i just gotta remember to bring my bore sight along with my credit card.

FarmerRick · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2011, 06:13:29 AM »

Or..........

Just get a C&R license and you can get them shipped right to your door.

schlumper · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:40:28 AM »

$89 you say? I might have to go get a few.

sparky · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:51:49 AM »

Is the sale going on right now? When does it end?

Hermit · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2011, 11:21:36 AM »

Every now and then, I've seen a surprise Mosin at Cabela's too. They had a New England Westinghouse one a while back (I did not buy it, it was gone when I went to look for it again) and they had a Finnish M39, which I did buy. According to the flyer I got in the mail, the sale ends January 30, to answer the last question.

schlumper · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2011, 02:56:54 PM »

Just picked up a pair. They are 91/30s from the late 30s/early 40s in fantastic condition with all matching numbers.

RobertH · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2011, 04:43:17 PM »

yes lasts til the 30.

i might pick one up.

RobertH · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2011, 05:50:10 PM »

oh... and i forgot to mention this: please leave me at least one good one.

i won't be at cabelas until saturday after 2pm.

bkoenig · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2011, 05:55:14 PM »

Or you could get an M-39 here:

http://gunsnammo.com/

Nebraska Gun has a couple M-39's too. I have a 91/30 and an M-39 and there's no comparison. The M-39 is to the 91/30 like a Ferrari is to a Yugo.

91/30's are fun though. I need to get another.

sparky · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2011, 03:22:42 PM »

sold out.

Mike M. · « **Reply #14 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:36:32 PM »

That didnt take long. At $89 it doesnt surprise me. Usually its $99 at Cabelas. I found a 91/59 out ther 2 years ago for $125and jumped on that.

KGillen · « **Reply #15 on:** January 21, 2011, 09:03:17 PM »

Sad day, nearly had her convinced to let me buy one.

SeanN · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:35:06 AM »

Man, this is what I get for not checking these forums more regularly. Missed out on a fun deal.

bkoenig · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2011, 06:51:36 PM »

For what it's worth, Jeff at Nebraska Gun usually has Mosins for I think around $100. If you live in Lincoln you're breaking even with the Cabela's deal by the time you factor in gas money. With my gas guzzler I'm WAY ahead

WildGoose and I are working on a vintage bolt action rifle match to be held at the Ike's range, probably starting in April or so. I'll post more details when we have everything finalized, but if you needed an excuse to buy a Mosin here it is. It's not intended to be super competitive, just an excuse to get these old warhorses out of the safe and make some noise. You can spend $100 on the rifle, another $100 or so on some surplus ammo, and you're all set for a whole season of competition. I can't think of a cheaper way to get into match shooting.

NE Bull · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:37:13 PM »

Hey, count me in on that shoot, A friend and I were talking about the very same idea just last night. These old girls ain't doing no good sitting in the safe. Lord knows they are sure not sitting there lookin pretty.

RobertH · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2011, 09:45:56 AM »

Quote from: bkoenig on January 25, 2011, 06:51:36 PM

For what it's worth, Jeff at Nebraska Gun usually has Mosins for I think around $100. If you live in Lincoln you're breaking even with the Cabela's deal by the time you factor in gas money. With my gas guzzler I'm WAY ahead

ya, my truck is a gas guzzler too, but at cabelas i get 5% cash back. only 1% at NE Gun.