I bought my first Mosin at big5 years ago for 70 dollars. The last one I bought for 119.00 at big 5. The difference in quality is worlds apart. The 1st one looked like it was picked up on the battle field and dunked in grease, wrapped and shipped. This last one and the 5 in between were much better, re-arsnaled with new stocks. One of my friends is getting a divorce and is selling 4 Mosin's. I am getting one of the hex barreled still in cosmo for 100 dollars. Txbob, they don't have a big5 in your area?