I want to buy a Nagant at Big 5. Right now they have the /30's on sale for 85. Next week, that will stop and the 44's will go on sale. I was more interested in the 44 but I'm really looking more for collecting purposes and to maybe shoot once and a while.
Is there any big difference in the two of these for collecting? I like the fold-out bayonet on the 44 but the sales guy said the 30 is more accurate.
Suggestions?
2007-11-27 13:28:19 · 5 answers · asked by jvstiniann 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
This one is dated 1943 (or 44). The stock seemed like it was in pretty good shape.
2007-11-27 14:03:35 · update #1
The collector value of either rifle is virtually non existant, considering there were millions made. The exception to the rule are the few and far between B barrel, sako barrel, finnish refit, german capture and the civil guard samples. I have a few M44's, 91/30's and M38's, I much prefer the look and feel of the M38(same thing as the m44 but without the bayonet) but the guy you talked to is right, the 91/30's for the most part will deliver better accuracy. There's a great website about these rifles you may want to check out before you buy, knowing the symbology and markings on the rifles can of benefit, esoecially if you find one stamped SKY with an SA under it!
2007-11-27 13:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Read the website Boker gave, the info regarding round chambers being unsafe is a total fabrication. I personally own a dozen Mosin Nagants, including some pre war round chamber 91's marked in arshens. The 91/30 is going to be more accurate if you do your job, the M44's will also give great accuracy if you handload for them, surplus ammo gives combat accuracy, which is what these rifles were produced for, combat. I'm a weekly shooter and at least twice a month one or two of my Mosins go to the range. Round chamber or hex chamber, BOTH are safe to fire, if in doubt, have a competant gunsmith give it the once over. For less than a hunderd dollars you get years of reliable fun. Surplus ammo is drying up so but all you can while you can. Corrosive ammo is what these rifles shot all thru the war so there's no fear in shooting it now, just one extra step in cleaning and your done.
2007-11-27 22:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have an M 38 and it is a great rifle. Gotta love the muzzle flash....one thing though, an insignificant blow to the butt while chambering a round will make mine go off. I conducted the same test (no round this time in the chamber) on my friends and had the same result.
2007-11-27 23:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by So. Cal Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to reconsider and purchase a K98 Mauser in 8MM caliber, because it is a better Rifle.*
2007-11-28 10:14:59 · answer #4 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you have enough wall space because the 91/30 is 8 inches longer...
2007-11-30 03:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋