m 38 mosin nagant russian made world war 2 sniper rifle estimated value?

Answer 1

Mosin Nagants were used as sniper rifles. Not all of them, but some. They were mainly general infantry weapons and the market is flooded with them.

It's very likely that your M38 is worth around $70 or so.

If it's actually a "sniper model" with the factory sniper modifications to the bolt handle and scope mount, it's worth substantially more.

Answer 2

The Mosin M38 carbine was never used as a "sniper's rifle" by the Soviet Army during WWII or after. If this rifle was sold to you as a sniper rifle, you have been taken advantage of.

The rifle used for sniper units was the longer Model 1891/30 (called 91/30). As was said earlier, proving the provenance of even a 91/30 'sniper' is difficult, as many places have made a business of mounting Soviet scopes and turned down bolt handles on regular 91/30s.

The M38 was developed to fit a need for troops who traveled by train or truck, as it was thought that the shorter carbine length was more appropriate for 'mechanized' troops as opposed to field infantry. It was often issued to guards, engineers and artillery soldiers who did not need as accurate a rifle as the 91/30. It was also a cost cutting measure by the resource-strapped Soviets.

It was super-ceded in 1943 by the widely issued Model M44, which is nearly identical except for the added, non-removable folding bayonet attachment. There is no bayonet for the M38.

Collector's interest and value of the M38 depends on:

-condition
-condition of the muzzle (many of the M38 have been counter-bored as the muzzle was deemed worn out)
-matching numbers (there are four parts serialized on a Mosin, receiver, bolt, magazine floorplate and buttplate)
-year of manufacture
-correct stock

Condition. Most M38 were 'rearsenaled' by the USSR and put into storage in the 50s. If the finish is a deep dark blue black with little wear, it was rearsenaled.

Muzzle condition. Counterboring is a process where the muzzle was drilled out for a couple of inches, creating a new sharp muzzle inside the barrel. Remember, there were being stockpiled not for the Soviet Army but to break out in case of invasion. Accuracy was not their main interest, firepower was.

Numbers: Collectors like all the numbers to match. No big deal if they dont.

Year: Very early 1938 dated receivers are most desirable.

Stock: Look at the rifle from the top, around the rear sight. Look at the wood stock on either side. If there is an extra groove in the wood on the right side...... where both sides don't match exactly, you have a M44 stock on the M38. This was very common to be replaced before storage.

Does the wood have a shiny reddish finish that flakes off easily? That's Russian shellac and it's from the 50s. You can strip it off easily with Denatured Alcohol, then finish it with several good coats of Boiled Linseed Oil. This is the original WWII finish and it looks a lot better than that red stuff.

Remember, most M38s went through WWII and suffered through the Russian winters, likely outdoors and wet. Finding an actual M38 stock is good.

All of these items don't really affect value a whole heck of a lot. Low end M38s $89.
Matching numbers and correct stock, not counterbored and in beautiful condition maybe $140 if you know where to find obsessed collectors like me.

Write me if you want more info, I have been coillecting Mosins for years and have them in every variety.

Answer 3

The Russian Mosin Nagant rifles have been brought in by the ship loads. They are a drag on the market. Only the provable sniper rifles have any value. I say provable because some smart tricky distributers are putting scopes on them and advertising them as sniper rifles at much higher prices. If you have a provable sniper rifle then it is more a collectible item than just a shooter. So it would be better to just put it away and get one of the plain models to shoot. They are selling for less than $100.
Sarge

Answer 4

When the Mosins were manufactured, they were test fired. The good ones were selected to be converted to sniper rifles. You can purchase a sniper version for around $495. I think the scopes cost $400.

Answer 5

I bought a refurbished M44 Mosin Nagant for $79..... Fires like a champ..... at the local gun range they have a dozen M44's for $99 each..... the M38 is worth the same..... there were 6 million Mosin Nagants made...... sorry our rifles are not worth that much, but they are powerful, accurate and alot of fun to shoot..... enjoy your Mosin, I love mine. :)

Answer 6

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