Pre-1891/30 Mosin Nagants...

[saturno_v]

My understanding is that the all pre-1891/30 (and derivatives such as the M-38 and the M-44) models are definitely more rare and of much higher collector value......not only the 1891/30 production was the largest but the Soviet Union canniballized big amounts of pre 1891/30 actions (the famous Hex receivers) turning them into 1891/30 rifles....actually I never seen an original M-91 rifle or any pre 1891/30 model (the ones with the rear sights set in Arshins and the "naked" blade front sight)

Is my assumption correct? What is the value of an original M-91 rifle nowadays?

 

[zoom6zoom]

Well, I got mine for seventy five bucks, but that was a long time ago. There's a Finish capture on Gunbroker right now for $795, and a beat up Westinghouse for 360.

 

[Cosmoline]

You can still find standard Russian M91's from the WWI era for under $200. But in general they are getting more expensive. The really pricey ones are the rare subtypes.

 

[wrench]

Russian mod 1891 Mosins are around, but you don't see tons of them like the 91/30s.
Value seems to be $150-the sky's the limit, depending on year, arsenal, particular markings, and of course, condition, condition, condition.
Generally $150-$300.
Here's a couple of mine

 

[JR47]

Most Model 1891 Mosin Nagant Rifles were converted to Model 91/30s by the Russians prior to WWII.

The Finns captured, bought, or acquired tons of them. They were reworked into more accurate rifles by the Finnish armorers.

A very few Model 38 and Model 1944 Carbines utilized Model 1891 receivers.

There was no issue bayonet for the Model 1938. The Model 91/30 used a modified Model 1891 bayonet. Neither the Model 91/30, or the Model 1891 bayonets were issued with sheaths.