Issy M44, 1943 date value

The fellow that sold me my Tula M44 offered me an Issy M44 dated 1943 for $275.00 US. I took a pass because I was short after paying too much for the Tula. He'll be attending a show coming up in a couple of weeks, should I just quit crying and fork over the cash? Other than the foreign Mosins I have most of the major variations and would really like to have that gun, but, i'm collecting them because they are affordable, what happened????-SDH :bash:

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Originally Posted by sdh1911

The fellow that sold me my Tula M44 offered me an Issy M44 dated 1943 for $275.00 US. I took a pass because I was short after paying too much for the Tula. He'll be attending a show coming up in a couple of weeks, should I just quit crying and fork over the cash? Other than the foreign Mosins I have most of the major variations and would really like to have that gun, but, i'm collecting them because they are affordable, what happened????-SDH :bash:

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43 Izzys are technically rarer than the typical Tula M44 unless the Tula is a hex. $275 is on the high side of what I'd pay, but worst case you're paying next year's prices this year. A 43 will appreciate fast and frankly they are rare. If it speaks to you, buy it! :)