WTB, Type 53 or M44

Anyone have one of these old Chinese or Russian versions of the Mosin Nagant and want to sell it? PM or email me please, with pics of your rifle.

Of course I would like to find one of these in good to better condition. Preferably all serial numbers matching, no cracked stocks, no pitted or counter-bored barrels. I have seen the retail value for these rifles and any offer I make will be in line with other sales.

Thanks.

j

What do those sell for these days?
I bought a Russian ex-dragoon a while back because it was cool, I think I gave $250 for it.

It hasn’t been fired or even taken out of the house since it came home. I’m not sure about serial numbers on it though. They probably don’t match. I do know that it doesn’t have the more desirable brass stock fittings so I know the stock was previously replaced. Let me know if you want me to get it out of the closet and check it out for you.

I am far from an expert on the mosins, all of what I know (and it ain’t much) comes from the internet. But I think what you have is a slightly shorter barrel version of the 91/30’s. I also think yours is a bit rare and more collectible than the typical 91/30. But it is not what I am looking for.

I am seeking the ‘carbine’ version. Not for collecting, just want an inexpensive piece of history I can still shoot.

Thank you anyway.

j