Mosin Nagant

[stumpers]

Question: How much are Mosin Nagants typically worth? Price range for various types?

There is a crate of 20 rifles with bayonets at one of the local pawn shops - priced at $2500 for the entire crate. Is this a normal deal or a pawn shop ripoff?

Receivers were Russian...they wouldn't take any out of the box or allow them to be handled, so I don't have details.

 

[TurtlePhish]

That's a lot. Empire Arms has a crate of 20 w/ everything for $1600.
edit: Including cleaning kits, slings, etc.

 

[Ultravox]

The local Fleet Farm has Mosin Nagants for $95.

No idea about the quality.

 

[RevolvingGarbage]

Sold individually you could expect to get $100-$120 in today's market, assuming condition is good and depending on the kit each rifle comes with. $2500 for a crate of 20 is a great deal...for the shop selling them.

 

[stumpers]

Thanks, that's a huge difference.

at $2500 a crate here in WI, with tax, it's $131.88 per rifle, which I didn't know was good or not. $80 apiece is insanely cheaper.

 

[machinecraig]

If you have a C&R license you can buy run of the mill 91/30s for around $80 from several different online dealers (which include the bayonet, cleaning kit, etc). $125 per rifle is no special bargain.

 

[zhyla]

If they're something other than 91/30's that could be a good deal. M44's go for $150-200.

It's a bad day when you have to put your crate of Mosins in hock. The look on that pawn broker's face...

 

[mberoose]

The only way they'd make sense at $125 a piece is if they're hex receiver, ex-snipers, carbines, or some other variant that's a little more out of the ordinary for MNs. Being at a pawn shop however, it wouldn't surprise me if they were plain ol' 40's-era round receivers.

 

[2ndAmFan]

I'd pass or make an offer in the $80 apiece (max) range. Of course you can pay well over 1K for a Finn Sniper model with scope, but I doubt these are anything but run-of-the-mill Russians and some may not even be in firing condition. Seen too many crates of junk at gun shows.

 

[Phaethon]

It's a pawn shop. Why don't you just haggle with the guy? The price for a Mosin out the door is, as previously mentioned, about $80 with bayonet and accessories included. When it comes to shipping and transfer fees in an online purchase without FFL, 120$ is a typical final price.

If you're buying these out-the-door in bulk, there's absolutely no reason you should pay more than 95$ apiece. Armed with a little knowledge I'm sure you can get a good deal.

 

[Buck Kramer]

I wouldnt pay over $95, without inspection/choice.

 

[spleify]

$80-$100 on the high side per rifle

 

[leadchucker]

Question: How much are Mosin Nagants typically worth? Price range for various types?

Soviet era refurbs from online/mail order dealers range from about $80-$120 each. Tula manufacture, hex receiver, ex-sniper, laminate stock, or hand pick for quality is usually $10-$30 higher. Older date Russians, or Finns, can cost up to $300-$400, or more.

There is a crate of 20 rifles with bayonets at one of the local pawn shops - priced at $2500 for the entire crate. Is this a normal deal or a pawn shop ripoff? Receivers were Russian...they wouldn't take any out of the box or allow them to be handled, so I don't have details.

You have no way of knowing what you are getting with this crate. It's likely been cherry picked. (All the above average rifles removed or replaced) Could be all '42, '43 Izhevsks. (Most common garden variety Mosins) Several places will sell you a guaranteed virgin crate for about $1600 plus freight. (sequential importer SN's, so you know they haven't been cherry picked) Even then, it's a gamble. There may be some rarer ones, but there may not.

 

[Dr. Sandman]

Caveat! Still, that crate with the rifles inside would make a pretty cool coffee table for the testoster-room.

Edit: I would offerslightly less than the Internet price, all things considered. Gotta get a good deal, you know? Any way you can look at the guns, send pix?

 

[roadchoad]

"Testoster-room"

LOL!

 

[GAF]

Hi,

I am new here. This is a great place to hang out, A great board filled with lots of good information.

stumpers,

I have have inspected the very same box of rifles your are talking about.
What you will find in that box is a mix of prewar , war and post war manufactured rifles. This box of rifles is as it came into the store.

If you are interested you should ask what their lowest price might be.
After all it is a pawnshop and the proper thing to do in a pawnshop is
haggle over the price.

Good Luck

 

[Trevorusn]

See if you can whittle that price down some, otherwise there is better out there. Especially if you can't inspect the weapons.

 

[mortablunt]

91/30: $110
m44: $280
m1891: 1700
m24: $400