Mosin Lovers, Help Again!

acarpenter · 05-02-2008, 02:17 PM

The damn gun shop keeps getting pretty things!!

So, today I went in and this morning they got in a Finnish original 1891 mosin with "B barrel", and a M39 that is a "B barrel".
Both are 1942 model, both are in very good condition. Bores are bright, and not worn very badly.
Both have all matching numbers minus the floorplate and butt plates.
Both will be $289...

LefthandShooter · 05-02-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acarpenter

The damn gun shop keeps getting pretty things!!

So, today I went in and this morning they got in a Finnish original 1891 mosin with "B barrel", and a M39 that is a "B barrel".
Both are 1942 model, both are in very good condition. Bores are bright, and not worn very badly.
Both have all matching numbers minus the floorplate and butt plates.
Both will be $289...

I think you should buy both! After all, the economy needs stimulated!

BaserRonin · 05-02-2008, 02:24 PM

whats the "B" barrel mean?

I would snap up Finnish Mosins given the chance though.

LefthandShooter · 05-02-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BaserRonin

whats the "B" barrel mean?

It did not study enough to get an "A" on the factory test!

BaserRonin · 05-02-2008, 02:49 PM

I thought they marked those with a "2" not a "B"?

SwedeSteve · 05-02-2008, 03:00 PM

B is a Belgian barrel. Some of the metal should have a "plum" color blue.
acarp- Did you mean a M91/30?

acarpenter · 05-02-2008, 04:48 PM

Hey Steve, I think this one is an actual Finnish '91.
I was reading up on 7.62x54r.net and came across this page Finnish M91
That is exactly the rifle. It just has the '42 Finn B barrel, so I guess they used an old Russian '91 and a new Belgian barrel.
I hope this doesn't mean I have to buy another gun...

Paper · 05-02-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by acarpenter

I hope this doesn't mean I have to buy another gun...

Nope.. Looks like you have to buy 2 guns..

SwedeSteve · 05-02-2008, 11:23 PM

1) buy the M39.
2) I would buy the M91 if I could verify the stampings on the barrel. I would look for a VKT or an SA stamp.

Mooseman684 · 05-02-2008, 11:27 PM

Buy them Both!
Rich

acarpenter · 05-02-2008, 11:50 PM

The m91 has the SA stamp

Mooseman684 · 05-03-2008, 12:04 AM

Both should be SA stamped !

acarpenter · 05-03-2008, 12:15 AM

OK Moose...
Give it to me straight up:
On a scale of one to ten, how bad do I need each one?

Mooseman684 · 05-03-2008, 12:21 AM

Before I answer that Check your Private Messages...LOL
The M39 B barrel is priced 90 bucks below Wholesale...
That is a STEAL...I got 380 + in my M39 B...
Rich

SwedeSteve · 05-03-2008, 02:38 AM

Rich- I wasn't worried about the M39.
acarp- I'd buy both if you can afford it. If not, def get the M39.

05-02-2008, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
acarpenter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 244	Mosin Lovers, Help Again! The damn gun shop keeps getting pretty things!! So, today I went in and this morning they got in a Finnish original 1891 mosin with "B barrel", and a M39 that is a "B barrel". Both are 1942 model, both are in very good condition. Bores are bright, and not worn very badly. Both have all matching numbers minus the floorplate and butt plates. Both will be $289...

05-02-2008, 02:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
BaserRonin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a Dark Cubicle Posts: 372	whats the "B" barrel mean? I would snap up Finnish Mosins given the chance though. __________________ "It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favour of vegetarianism" ~ R. W. Inge Last edited by BaserRonin; 05-02-2008 at 02:24 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

05-02-2008, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
BaserRonin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a Dark Cubicle Posts: 372	I thought they marked those with a "2" not a "B"? __________________ "It is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favour of vegetarianism" ~ R. W. Inge

05-02-2008, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
SwedeSteve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 6,006 Images: 1	B is a Belgian barrel. Some of the metal should have a "plum" color blue. acarp- Did you mean a M91/30? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

05-02-2008, 11:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
SwedeSteve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 6,006 Images: 1	1) buy the M39. 2) I would buy the M91 if I could verify the stampings on the barrel. I would look for a VKT or an SA stamp. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

05-02-2008, 04:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
acarpenter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 244	Hey Steve, I think this one is an actual Finnish '91. I was reading up on 7.62x54r.net and came across this page Finnish M91 That is exactly the rifle. It just has the '42 Finn B barrel, so I guess they used an old Russian '91 and a new Belgian barrel. I hope this doesn't mean I have to buy another gun...

05-02-2008, 11:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 8,919 Images: 2	Buy them Both! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM! Last edited by Mooseman684; 05-02-2008 at 11:31 PM.

05-02-2008, 11:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
acarpenter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 244	The m91 has the SA stamp

05-03-2008, 12:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 8,919 Images: 2	Both should be SA stamped ! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

05-03-2008, 12:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
acarpenter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 244	OK Moose... Give it to me straight up: On a scale of one to ten, how bad do I need each one?

05-03-2008, 12:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 8,919 Images: 2	Before I answer that Check your Private Messages...LOL The M39 B barrel is priced 90 bucks below Wholesale... That is a STEAL...I got 380 + in my M39 B... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

05-03-2008, 02:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
SwedeSteve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 6,006 Images: 1	Rich- I wasn't worried about the M39. acarp- I'd buy both if you can afford it. If not, def get the M39. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

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