1944... M44... Tula... Hex???

Geo M44 · 04-25-2008, 04:31 PM

I found another M44 Tula for the collection. I don't recall ever seeing a HEX RECEIVER on any M44 before...

... Of course I bought it!!! For $89 how could I not.

BaserRonin · 04-25-2008, 04:36 PM

The Hex receivers are pretty limited. More common in Tula then Izhesvk I think, but still a rare find. I believe the common perception is they came about to aid in start up of production when Tula moved back to their original factory. I don't know if they were left-overs or came off of damaged rifles that were then given new life as m44's.

Very cool find Geo! I'm jealous anyway.

Edit: I have never seen one in person either! Very cool.

SwedeSteve · 04-25-2008, 04:45 PM

A 1944 Tula M44 should be a round high wall. If you have a hex it's def a rebuild, and a 7 out of 10 for rarity. How about some pics to add to our collective knowledge?

Shuak · 04-25-2008, 04:55 PM

My father in law has one so I have seen one in person they are very cool and quite different than your run of the mill M44.

Geo M44 · 04-25-2008, 05:07 PM

That's why I cruise Big 5. This was the last MN they had. When I saw the Tula star AND the hex receiver I bought it on the spot. Wow $89. All matching stamped with the magazine lined out and restamped.

Here is a shot of the receiver (you can see the bayo tip as well). I will send a few more pics as I get her cleaned up.

jack007 · 04-25-2008, 07:56 PM

That's pretty cool Geo. Congrats on a rare find.

Paper · 04-25-2008, 08:53 PM

Great find!!
Now to find time to go gun hunting..

Capt'n Mil Coll · 04-25-2008, 09:15 PM

And here I thought I have seen everything. Very different find Geo. Way to go.

Mooseman684 · 04-25-2008, 09:20 PM

Way to go GEO !!! I would have scooped it too...LOL
Rich

Geo M44 · 04-25-2008, 09:30 PM

I be happy... Wife be pissed...

Hard to make her understand the "collectable" part of firearms. To her it's just another gun in the house. I have gotta get a safe.

It'll blow over. I just need to lay low on buying for a while... but that was the plan after the M39 (4 rifles ago).

jack007 · 04-25-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Geo M44

I be happy... Wife be pissed...

Hard to make her understand the "collectable" part of firearms. To her it's just another gun in the house. I have gotta get a safe.

It'll blow over. I just need to lay low on buying for a while... but that was the plan after the M39 (4 rifles ago).

It's always the plan. It just dosen't seem to work very well.
M/N rifles just seem to multiply .

Geo M44 · 04-25-2008, 10:09 PM

That's what I told her as she was filling out the commitment papers.

SwedeSteve · 04-26-2008, 03:14 AM

LOL, Geo! I need to cool my jets as well. She keeps giving me "the look".

texnmidwest · 04-26-2008, 07:56 AM

GREAT FIND GEO!!!!

I cooled my jets. But the pull is always there. I stopped looking for a while just because I know that if I find something wonderful I will not be able to do anything about it until at least June.

Geo M44 · 04-26-2008, 09:02 AM

Thanks guys. It's always nice to have a support group that enables your addiction.

But it is an interesting rifle, and I will keep trying to find out more about it (I've already checked the normal haunts).

vcpilot79 · 04-26-2008, 03:24 PM

mosinitis! i've caught the bug too! besides Big 5, any other places where one can pick up military surplus? i'm working up to getting my license, but once i do where do i start looking to buy good military surplus. Also, the Big 5 near my house has a Styer M95 on sale for dirt cheap, anyone have any experience with this rifle? the clerk behind the counter says that ammo is hard to find...any thoughts on this rifle? is it worth adding to the collection?

SwedeSteve · 04-27-2008, 04:20 AM

Yep, thats half the fun isn't it?

Geo M44 · 04-27-2008, 09:26 AM

Yup. And it takes a while. After the 7.62 x 54R info the trail has gone cold, but that was enough info to keep me going.

It's fun to own an MN that you didn't even know existed.

Paper · 04-27-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by vcpilot79

but once i do where do i start looking to buy good military surplus.

Tons of stuff right here... http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/cur...r-vendors.html (The Ultimate list of C&R vendors!)

I personally like SOG, AIM, and Centerfire Systems, but a lot of that is because they're closer to me so shipping is pretty reasonable.

Geo M44 · 04-27-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Paper

Great find!!
Now to find time to go gun hunting..

The only hunting I do these days is at the meat counter at Fry's...

I have a good freind who has invited me up to his place by the Grand Canyon, and I will probably take him up on that this summer. He has been drawn for Elk this fall, so maybe I will trek along with them as well.

04-25-2008, 04:31 PM	#1
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 2,021 Trader Rating: (0)	1944... M44... Tula... Hex??? I found another M44 Tula for the collection. I don't recall ever seeing a HEX RECEIVER on any M44 before... ... Of course I bought it!!! For $89 how could I not. __________________ Remember when seconds count... the police are only minutes away. Last edited by Geo M44; 04-25-2008 at 05:43 PM.

04-25-2008, 04:36 PM	#2
BaserRonin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a Dark Cubicle Posts: 372 Trader Rating: (0)	The Hex receivers are pretty limited. More common in Tula then Izhesvk I think, but still a rare find. I believe the common perception is they came about to aid in start up of production when Tula moved back to their original factory. I don't know if they were left-overs or came off of damaged rifles that were then given new life as m44's. Very cool find Geo! I'm jealous anyway. Edit: I have never seen one in person either! Very cool. __________________ "It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favour of vegetarianism" ~ R. W. Inge

04-25-2008, 04:45 PM	#3
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,100 Trader Rating: (0)	A 1944 Tula M44 should be a round high wall. If you have a hex it's def a rebuild, and a 7 out of 10 for rarity. How about some pics to add to our collective knowledge? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-25-2008, 08:53 PM	#7
Paper One Buwwit Weft Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 861 Trader Rating: (0)	Great find!! Now to find time to go gun hunting.. __________________

04-25-2008, 09:15 PM	#8
Capt'n Mil Coll Military Rifle Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 2,057 Trader Rating: (0)	And here I thought I have seen everything. Very different find Geo. Way to go. __________________ Let's light this fuse and see what happens!

04-25-2008, 04:55 PM	#4
Shuak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ctrl,alt,del Posts: 183 Trader Rating: (0)	My father in law has one so I have seen one in person they are very cool and quite different than your run of the mill M44.

04-25-2008, 07:56 PM	#6
jack007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: texas Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0)	That's pretty cool Geo. Congrats on a rare find.

04-25-2008, 09:20 PM	#9
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,264 Trader Rating: (0)	Way to go GEO !!! I would have scooped it too...LOL Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

04-25-2008, 09:30 PM	#10
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 2,021 Trader Rating: (0)	I be happy... Wife be pissed... Hard to make her understand the "collectable" part of firearms. To her it's just another gun in the house. I have gotta get a safe. It'll blow over. I just need to lay low on buying for a while... but that was the plan after the M39 (4 rifles ago). __________________ Remember when seconds count... the police are only minutes away.

04-25-2008, 10:09 PM	#12
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 2,021 Trader Rating: (0)	That's what I told her as she was filling out the commitment papers. __________________ Remember when seconds count... the police are only minutes away.

04-26-2008, 03:14 AM	#13
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,100 Trader Rating: (0)	LOL, Geo! I need to cool my jets as well. She keeps giving me "the look". __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-26-2008, 07:56 AM	#14
texnmidwest Senior Bear Fluffer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,021 Trader Rating: (0)	GREAT FIND GEO!!!! I cooled my jets. But the pull is always there. I stopped looking for a while just because I know that if I find something wonderful I will not be able to do anything about it until at least June. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

04-26-2008, 09:02 AM	#15
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 2,021 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks guys. It's always nice to have a support group that enables your addiction. But it is an interesting rifle, and I will keep trying to find out more about it (I've already checked the normal haunts). __________________ Remember when seconds count... the police are only minutes away.

04-26-2008, 03:24 PM	#16
vcpilot79 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: coastal california Posts: 44 Trader Rating: (0)	mosinitis! i've caught the bug too! besides Big 5, any other places where one can pick up military surplus? i'm working up to getting my license, but once i do where do i start looking to buy good military surplus. Also, the Big 5 near my house has a Styer M95 on sale for dirt cheap, anyone have any experience with this rifle? the clerk behind the counter says that ammo is hard to find...any thoughts on this rifle? is it worth adding to the collection?

04-27-2008, 04:20 AM	#17
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,100 Trader Rating: (0)	Yep, thats half the fun isn't it? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-27-2008, 09:26 AM	#18
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 2,021 Trader Rating: (0)	Yup. And it takes a while. After the 7.62 x 54R info the trail has gone cold, but that was enough info to keep me going. It's fun to own an MN that you didn't even know existed. __________________ Remember when seconds count... the police are only minutes away.