Reading some threads about Mosin Nagent and SKS I took a look at some in my usual gun store today:
Soviet M1938 Carbine - $180
Russian M91/30 - no tag
Swede M96/38 6.5x55 - $270 (Qty 2)
Yugo SKS - $160
Mosin Nagent 7.72 - $90
Most were heavy on their "experience" (and weight); one Swede had scotch tape around fore grip at the muzzle, most had rough furniture.
Question: How does one know the remaining quality - particularly the action and accuracy potention of these "older" rifles? By guess and bygosh? Or "puts your money down and takes your chances"?
Now, knowing this shop, they were all reasonably examined and (normally) are considered safe/usable, etc.
BTW: What rifle did the Russian use in "Enemy at the Gates"? One of these?
Thanks.
-Andy
Soviet M1938 Carbine - $180
Russian M91/30 - no tag
Swede M96/38 6.5x55 - $270 (Qty 2)
Yugo SKS - $160
Mosin Nagent 7.72 - $90
Most were heavy on their "experience" (and weight); one Swede had scotch tape around fore grip at the muzzle, most had rough furniture.
Question: How does one know the remaining quality - particularly the action and accuracy potention of these "older" rifles? By guess and bygosh? Or "puts your money down and takes your chances"?
Now, knowing this shop, they were all reasonably examined and (normally) are considered safe/usable, etc.
BTW: What rifle did the Russian use in "Enemy at the Gates"? One of these?
Thanks.
-Andy