Today I returned a couple of items I didn't need at GI Joe's.
Unfortunately I lost my receipts so they could only issue store credit...
I didn't really need anything so I strolled down the ammo section but their prices are higher than Wal-Mart.
So I thought, what the heck, let's get another Mosin 91/30
The supply dried up lately so I didn't bother to check regularly..I was looking for a Tula with dark wood, ideally pre-war production, in great shape to complement my 2 beautiful light color wood stock Izhevsk 91/30.
With no much hope, I run to the gun counter and I ask....they had one on the rack on sale for $89, I ask to see it...a Izhevsk not in a very good shape, rifling pitted and counterbored (I hate it) furniture so-so.
So I ask if they have some in the back storage...surprise!!! they have 9 of them!!! 9....I ask if i can see all of them and initially I meet stiff resistance..a bit of negotiating finally get all the Mosins out...some of them were absolutely gorgeaous....a big smile appeared in my face when I found a great Tula, 1938, dark wood, excellent conditions, action Mauser-like smooth and full accessory package as usual....it followed me home...
I wonder what discussion is having right now with his other 2 brothers in my safe....remembering past battles and wars...
In the pile of Mosins at the store, there was a 91/30 Tula 1932 dark wood with hex receiver in very good conditions....my question for the MN experts is...a hex 91/30 is it worth more than a regular rounded receiver Russian 91/30??? Should I get it from a collecting value standpoint??? For shooting purposes, I have enough Mosins already and the safe is getting crowded.
Aestetically, I like the rounded receiver better but, hey, if it is worth more than the $89 asking price, I may get it.
Thanks for your answers!!
Here are the pics of the new guy..I apologize for the set not being exactly photogenic ...I took few shots on the fly after cleaning it and waxing the wood...
Unfortunately I lost my receipts so they could only issue store credit...
I didn't really need anything so I strolled down the ammo section but their prices are higher than Wal-Mart.
So I thought, what the heck, let's get another Mosin 91/30
The supply dried up lately so I didn't bother to check regularly..I was looking for a Tula with dark wood, ideally pre-war production, in great shape to complement my 2 beautiful light color wood stock Izhevsk 91/30.
With no much hope, I run to the gun counter and I ask....they had one on the rack on sale for $89, I ask to see it...a Izhevsk not in a very good shape, rifling pitted and counterbored (I hate it) furniture so-so.
So I ask if they have some in the back storage...surprise!!! they have 9 of them!!! 9....I ask if i can see all of them and initially I meet stiff resistance..a bit of negotiating finally get all the Mosins out...some of them were absolutely gorgeaous....a big smile appeared in my face when I found a great Tula, 1938, dark wood, excellent conditions, action Mauser-like smooth and full accessory package as usual....it followed me home...
I wonder what discussion is having right now with his other 2 brothers in my safe....remembering past battles and wars...
In the pile of Mosins at the store, there was a 91/30 Tula 1932 dark wood with hex receiver in very good conditions....my question for the MN experts is...a hex 91/30 is it worth more than a regular rounded receiver Russian 91/30??? Should I get it from a collecting value standpoint??? For shooting purposes, I have enough Mosins already and the safe is getting crowded.
Aestetically, I like the rounded receiver better but, hey, if it is worth more than the $89 asking price, I may get it.
Thanks for your answers!!
Here are the pics of the new guy..I apologize for the set not being exactly photogenic ...I took few shots on the fly after cleaning it and waxing the wood...
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