$50 M44s

Ferroflame · 03-21-2008, 05:40 PM

Hey y'all.

I went over to Centerfire Systems' HQ about 2 hours ago. I asked to see those $50 M44s and they said it was no problem.

He got me one and I kinda checked it over.

Well...

It was absolutely covered in cosmoline. Real nasty stuff... Urg. The one he showed me looked to be in pretty okay condition at first glance, except for one part of the stock where the bayonet was hitting. It was, for lack of a better word, "splintering".

Sorry I couldn't get any pictures. >_< My mother has the camera and she's out of state.

Again, I just started getting into firearms... So I'm sure there's something that I missed that one of you older guys would've seen. Just trying to tell you what I can.

If you want me to elaborate on something, just ask and I'll see what I can do.

Thanks all!

-Ferro

Paper · 03-21-2008, 05:51 PM

Thanks for going over and taking a look, Ferro!!
I feel better about my order. I'm not expecting a perfect batch of rifles, and I know they'll take them back if I'm not happy with the purchase (with a slight fee)..

The reason I was nervous was the fact that I just shipped back three K98's to Century. They were convereted to .308, and listed as fair, and they were junk.. Bores were comepletely corroded and pitted to the point where I could barely find any rifling.. I felt they weren't safe to shoot, and they're on the way back.

I'm hoping that these from Centerfire will be at least shootable. Anything above that will be better than I could ask... Since I'm cheap and greedy, I ordered a batch of 5, which knocked the price down to $40 each, and my shipping total for all 5 rifles came to less than $30.

The best of the batch will be converted to a scout rifle, and the rest will just be for shootin'..

GlockMeister · 03-21-2008, 05:51 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I have a feeling all the ones for $50 bucks are that or worse. And who knows what one could find under all that glopped on cosmo. Maybe a mint one? lol Thanks for going over there though.

texnmidwest · 03-21-2008, 05:55 PM

5 rifles for 200 bucks! I say that is a great deal and worth the hassle. I am VERY tempted to at least buy one. I just wish my damn C&R would get here!!!!!

When do you think your rifles will be in, Paper?

Ferroflame · 03-21-2008, 06:01 PM

Not a problem, guys.

I just look for a reason to go over there.

If I could get some money, I'd like to do what Paper plans to do with the best one of the batch.

Make it into a scout rifle.

I think it'd be a nice learning process.

Paper · 03-21-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by texnmidwest

When do you think your rifles will be in, Paper?

Dunno.. I talked to them yesterday and they said they had bunch of orders to fill. They called because they couldn't find my license, even though they've been sending me catalogs for a couple years, right after I sent them a copy of the license..

The lady there kept calling me "Honey" and "Sweety"... Makes me wonder if I shouldn't go pick them up in person..

Anyway, I PDF'd them a copy, as well as my FOID and DL just to make sure all the bases were covered. I'm guessing they'll ship sometime next week and should only take 2-3 days to get up here from KY. I'm headed for Upstate NY for the first part of the week, but will be home to sign for them later in the week.. The UPS hub is getting to know me by my first name..

Ferroflame · 03-21-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Paper

The lady there kept calling me "Honey" and "Sweety"... Makes me wonder if I shouldn't go pick them up in person..

xD I think I've seen the her walking around in the back. lol

Paper · 03-21-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferroflame

xD I think I've seen the her walking around in the back. lol

And you didn't take a camera..

marion57 · 03-21-2008, 06:21 PM

Let us know when you get them paper ? I was really temped to buy some but am still looking for a chinese SKS so will have to wait. that is unless TEX wants to give me some money LOL

Geo M44 · 03-21-2008, 06:24 PM

I'm sure that we are all waiting to pounce on this one... if the rifles are decent... not great, just decent.

Ferroflame · 03-21-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Geo M44

I'm sure that we are all waiting to punce on this one... if the rifles are decent... not great, just decent.

They looked pretty decent to me.

But then again, I only looked at one.

o.o' And who knows. Maybe he pulled the best one out of the batch.

^_^ Just wait until Paper gets his. He'll be able to tell you more than I can.

marion57 · 03-21-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferroflame

They looked pretty decent to me.

But then again, I only looked at one.

o.o' And who knows. Maybe he pulled the best one out of the batch.

^_^ Just wait until Paper gets his. He'll be able to tell you more than I can.

Nah you did good ! I doubt they would do that anyway at that price they are probaly gonna sell out quick!

texnmidwest · 03-21-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by marion57

Let us know when you get them paper ? I was really temped to buy some but am still looking for a chinese SKS so will have to wait. that is unless TEX wants to give me some money LOL

Heck, everytime I get an extra dollar or two I wind up buying a rifle or two!

Marion, I DO know where there is a Chinese SKS for sale. Asking price is 225. Funny thing is he had it advertised at 200. Then just as I was about to buy it he took it off his web site. Then a couple days later a Chinese SKS shows up for 25 dollars more! The thing I like about the guy is that the way he grades firearms is very conservative. What he calls Very Good condition is most people's excellent condition.

Geo M44 · 03-21-2008, 06:55 PM

For as much fun as getting 5 M44's for $200 sounds, I would rather spend $50 less on a 44' Tula, or $120 more for a B barrel. I'm running out of room and, spousal pitty, so I have to be more selective.

texnmidwest · 03-21-2008, 07:29 PM

Hey, hey,hey,hey! No fair putting common sense into this conversation!

Ferroflame · 03-21-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by texnmidwest

Hey, hey,hey,hey! No fair putting common sense into this conversation!

Yeah! xD This is the Mosin forum. That's not fair, ya know!

Geo M44 · 03-21-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by texnmidwest

Hey, hey,hey,hey! No fair putting common sense into this conversation!

It's not just the economics, it's the dwindling space (gotta have room for ammo too) and...

The pity factor... use it for the good of humanity (I'm humanity too).

SwedeSteve · 03-21-2008, 08:45 PM

Ha-Ha! I found 2 Chinese SKS's for sale! Both are Paratrooper models, and were manufactured to take AK mags! The best part is, no one can find them, LOL!

Mooseman684 · 03-21-2008, 08:55 PM

I wish I could Buy a 5 pack...The parts alone are worth that....Build 1 or 2 Nice rifles...Parts on the rest...By the way those are Battlefield pickup Rifles...
Rich

texnmidwest · 03-21-2008, 09:33 PM

They should be the best kind! Lots of history and character. Just hope there are not weird spooky stains.

03-21-2008, 05:40 PM	#1
Ferroflame Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 384	$50 M44s Hey y'all. I went over to Centerfire Systems' HQ about 2 hours ago. I asked to see those $50 M44s and they said it was no problem. He got me one and I kinda checked it over. Well... It was absolutely covered in cosmoline. Real nasty stuff... Urg. The one he showed me looked to be in pretty okay condition at first glance, except for one part of the stock where the bayonet was hitting. It was, for lack of a better word, "splintering". Sorry I couldn't get any pictures. >_< My mother has the camera and she's out of state. Again, I just started getting into firearms... So I'm sure there's something that I missed that one of you older guys would've seen. Just trying to tell you what I can. If you want me to elaborate on something, just ask and I'll see what I can do. Thanks all! -Ferro

03-21-2008, 05:51 PM	#2
Paper One Buwwit Weft Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 986	Thanks for going over and taking a look, Ferro!! I feel better about my order. I'm not expecting a perfect batch of rifles, and I know they'll take them back if I'm not happy with the purchase (with a slight fee).. The reason I was nervous was the fact that I just shipped back three K98's to Century. They were convereted to .308, and listed as fair, and they were junk.. Bores were comepletely corroded and pitted to the point where I could barely find any rifling.. I felt they weren't safe to shoot, and they're on the way back. I'm hoping that these from Centerfire will be at least shootable. Anything above that will be better than I could ask... Since I'm cheap and greedy, I ordered a batch of 5, which knocked the price down to $40 each, and my shipping total for all 5 rifles came to less than $30. The best of the batch will be converted to a scout rifle, and the rest will just be for shootin'.. __________________

03-21-2008, 05:51 PM	#3
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,483	Thanks for the heads up. I have a feeling all the ones for $50 bucks are that or worse. And who knows what one could find under all that glopped on cosmo. Maybe a mint one? lol Thanks for going over there though. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-21-2008, 05:55 PM	#4
texnmidwest Listen to yur Inner Hippo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,450	5 rifles for 200 bucks! I say that is a great deal and worth the hassle. I am VERY tempted to at least buy one. I just wish my damn C&R would get here!!!!! When do you think your rifles will be in, Paper? __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

03-21-2008, 06:21 PM	#9
marion57 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,882	Let us know when you get them paper ? I was really temped to buy some but am still looking for a chinese SKS so will have to wait. that is unless TEX wants to give me some money LOL __________________ You can have my gun when you pry it from my cold dead fingers!(Charlton Heston)

03-21-2008, 06:01 PM	#5
Ferroflame Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 384	Not a problem, guys. I just look for a reason to go over there. If I could get some money, I'd like to do what Paper plans to do with the best one of the batch. Make it into a scout rifle. I think it'd be a nice learning process.

03-21-2008, 06:24 PM	#10
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 2,200	I'm sure that we are all waiting to pounce on this one... if the rifles are decent... not great, just decent. Last edited by Geo M44; 03-21-2008 at 06:34 PM.

03-21-2008, 06:55 PM	#14
Geo M44 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Desert Posts: 2,200	For as much fun as getting 5 M44's for $200 sounds, I would rather spend $50 less on a 44' Tula, or $120 more for a B barrel. I'm running out of room and, spousal pitty, so I have to be more selective.

03-21-2008, 07:29 PM	#15
texnmidwest Listen to yur Inner Hippo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,450	Hey, hey,hey,hey! No fair putting common sense into this conversation! __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

03-21-2008, 08:45 PM	#18
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,370 Images: 1	Ha-Ha! I found 2 Chinese SKS's for sale! Both are Paratrooper models, and were manufactured to take AK mags! The best part is, no one can find them, LOL! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-21-2008, 08:55 PM	#19
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,668 Images: 2	I wish I could Buy a 5 pack...The parts alone are worth that....Build 1 or 2 Nice rifles...Parts on the rest...By the way those are Battlefield pickup Rifles... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

03-21-2008, 09:33 PM	#20
texnmidwest Listen to yur Inner Hippo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,450	They should be the best kind! Lots of history and character. Just hope there are not weird spooky stains. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)