M44 m91/59

[Ryankcrowley]

So, I have this M44 that I bought a couple years ago. Thought it was just another rifle. Turns out after some research, that the M44 M91/59s are rare. This one was made in Izhevsk. The rifle is in great shape! Was still covered in cosmoline in the bolt when I bought it. Has no rust anywhere. The rifling is gorgeous! Only issue the gun has is that the front sight is a tad loose. Can anyone tell me what this rifle is worth?

 

[ontarget]

I paid 79.00 for mine.....in 1993. Sorry, had to say it.

 

[Panzerschwein]

These days in that condition about $300-$400 depending on if the buyer is a collector who will pay more. Moison Nagats have really gone up in price.

 

[Scooter22]

I haven't seen a M44 91/59. Dose it have the folding spike bayonet?

 

[Sergei Mosin]

Need photos including details of markings to properly evaluate.

 

[justice06rr]

I paid 79.00 for mine.....in 1993. Sorry, had to say it.

Lucky you. I wasn't even old enough to buy firearms then.

I have a nice M44 that I bought last year for $299 with 200rds of ammo, ammo can, and case. That's still a pretty sweet deal considering a good one is hard to find these days.

 

[primalmu]

Mosins are going up in price since the supply is drying up. I think I paid something around $250 for my M44 from Classic Firearms 3 years ago. I was happy to pay that because until that shipment, M44s were very difficult to find.

 

[Sovblocgunfan]

91/59's are not exactly rare. But they are desirable and popular to own.

Congrats-sounds like you got a nice one.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Love the carbines. What a fireball! And they smack!!

 

[entropy]

The M44 and the M91/59 are two separate models. The M44 had a folding bayonet, the M91/59 has no bayonet, nor provision for attaching one. The M91/59 was produced from hand selected M91/30's which were then cut down to carbine length. These rifles are usually very accurate. I took mine out today, and here's four rounds at 25 yards:



It does the same at 50, widens out to 1.5" -2" at 100. Might have to hunt with this one this fall. I have a "sporterized" (By Sears or Wards back in the 60's, not me) 91/30 that is more accurate than this one; I usually hunt with that one when I'm walking. I use the scoped .223 from stands.


That fifth one down in the 8 is a .223 neck shot.

 

[Scooter22]

Thats why I asked if it had the folding bayonet. The 91/59 was basically a later version of the M38 carbine made from shortened 91/30s incorporating their longer rear sight leaf with the longer distances milled off. I have several of each. Thats why I asked if it had the folding bayo. It could be a rare cross over or very limeted rifle.

 

[Ironicaintit]

Mr. Crowley,
These gentlemen will need some pics of overall condition, as well as any markings you can find, to ascertain an approximate value.

I got a 44 and a 91 for $69 each, a bunch of years ago....early to mid 90s maybe?
I cleaned up and used, then gave the 91 to a friend.
I decided to keep the 1954 Romanian M44 (numbers matching, except the bolt) ditched the hammered/cracked stock and dropped it in an ATI stock. Great carbine!

 

[Sovblocgunfan]

Here is a link to one where the seller has it listed at $350, and it is a reduced price.

http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?552057-WTS-Excellent-condition-91-59