Q: Best Deal on Nagants and Mausers?

[breastman]

Good news :) I called the ATF and the rep said she'll have my C&R by this week, I also Called the Kali D.O.J., and the rep said I don't need any more paperwork unless I buy within Kali, and/or buy guns less than 50yrs old.
I made a wish list, and at the top are the Nagants: M91s, M91/30, and M44, and Mausers: Turk M38, Yugo/Bosnian M48, M48A, and Czech VZ24/47.

I want to start my collection with these rifles because they are all under $100 and some under$50. Can anyone tell me where can I find the best (shooter) quality (VG or better condition) at the best price? Also, how good are the "good" condition Turks and M91s or M91/30s out there? Any advise will be greatly appreciated, Thanks in advance for your post.


Sincerely,
Breastman.

[REDSTAR]

Good deal! That's great you don't have any more hoops to jump through. Sure couldn't tell that from the regs!

For those rifles, I would try AIM first and Century Arms second. The good conditions from Century can be substandard, sometimes they send out rusted out crap, other times you get VG. They have a fairly liberal return policy though.

Try to get one of those in wrap M44's from AIM or Century. I think AIM has VG M24's. Century has VG Turk M38's. Zouave got a couple of the M38's but he hasn't posted a report yet.

Alot of people are out of stock right now so you'll probably need to do some checking around. Then post a question as to how the company is and we'll all give our opinions and experiences.

I hate SOG the most but they have alot of stuff.

[REDSTAR]

Oh yeah, Century has the M48's on special this month VG for $99.99.

[SheitDoop]

Hey Breastman,

I saw your wish list for C&R rifles and it looks great. I would make one addition to the list. You must get yourself a Finnish M39. I own a Russian M44 that is in mint condition and kicks like a mule. I own a 1944 Finnish Sako M39 in good condition that shoots like a dream.

I also picked up one of the Yugo M48's in unissued condition some time ago. These are great rifles also, but I would rate the M39 ahead of it.

Spend around $150 and get yourself an excellent Sako M39. You will not be disappointed. Take a look at Wholesale guns and ammo to find an M39 right now.

By the way... I too am a Breastman.

[TheBigCA2x]

Oooh, I'm going to keep my eye on Century. Their email response sucks. so, I'll try a little telcon. I don't want to buy rust.

AIM. SOG gets a note.