AIM Laminated M-44's

[Gearhead222]

Dear Fellow Members-Has anyone heard about or seen the laminated M-44's that AIM is advertising?Overall condition is supposed to be VG with "some stock and finish wear".Although I own seven M/N's,ranging from M1891's to M-44's,I don't have a laminated one.Does anyone know if these come with a cleaning rod,sling or any other accessories?Any info GREATLY appreciated!I have been posting here for the last two years,although I had to change my login name when this site was in limbo awhile back.I really like this C&R forum and think it's a welcome addition to AK-47.net.Thanx again for any info!:)-Gearhead

[TheRifleman]

I got the flyer from AIM today that has these listed but I have'nt seen one yet. The picture in the flyer(which ain't very good) shows a rifle with no cleaning rod. Good news is Tapco has M44 rods for like 10 bucks I think.

[Schuetzenman]

No accessories included. Last batch didn't have rods. Not in stock yet but may be in stock early next week.

[Gearhead222]

Thanx guys!Will keep you posted!:)-Gearhead

[Wilbur]

Does anyone have a picture of what a laminated one looks like?

[gunhound]

Like this maybe? :}

http://www.mactec.e-gun.com/mn577b.jpg

[Wilbur]

Originally posted by gunhound
Like this maybe? :}

http://www.mactec.e-gun.com/mn577b.jpg

Ooooooo.....Aaahhhhhh:D

[Gearhead222]

Dear Fellow Members-Ordered one today from Chris.He said that there will not be any handpick fee,since they expect them all to be about the same grade.Not a bad deal for $60.00 plus $12.00 UPS!Ordered an M-44 rod from TAPCO for about $14.00,along with a couple of M/N cleaning kit bags.Already have a spare sling,courtesy of Rick Reich.Will let you know when I get mine!Take care all-Gearhead.

[Wilbur]

How are the laminated stocks finished? If it is not oil then how would you refinish it?

[REDSTAR]

They have a light coat of laquer on them so scratches show more . I used a gloss min wax polycoats finish on one that was beat to hell and it turned out quite nice.

[SHOOTER]

I called Friday morning to order one and some other items and they told me they will not have any until next week or later. Gearhead do they have them now?

[zouavexx]

Is Aim out of everything???

[Gearhead222]

Dear Shooter-I called on 11/15 and AIM is still waiting for the M-44's.But they told me that a large lot will be coming in.Still,as fast as the last one's went,I figured I play it safe-and I already have a post WWII Izhevsk and 1952 Radom.BTW,the Russian M-44's they are advertising are supposed to be as nice as the one I bought from them.This gun looks brand new,although it may have been an arsenal refinished unissued.Like the primo M91/30's that AA was selliing,these kind of deals are too good to pass up.Who knows what will happen in another year?My .02 worth:)-Gearhead.

[TheRifleman]

I saw a couple of these on various tables at the show today. Very nice indeed. I'll probably get a couple when AIM gets them in.