Brand new 91/59

[Jim]

I went to a gun show in Mesquite, Texas to get my son a .22 rifle, among other things... Got him his rifle and decided to sell a Yugoslav 24/47 Mauser I had. It was nothing special, just a basic factory 44 but it was all matching and had a new, mirror bore.

One thing about this part of Texas is it is a Mauser desert. I only had three people show any interest and one offer- $250. Considering the prices extent that wasn't dirt cheap, it was just dirt. So I set out to see if I could wangle a trade, and so I did.

There were quite a few Mosins about with prices starting about $395. The most interesting thing I saw was a Finn M27 but it was ^00 something, way too rich for me. I have been wanting a shorter Mosin, an M44 or 38 but I have really been wanting a 91/59 but I can't remember when I last saw one for sale and didn't really expect to find one- wasn't even actually consciously thinking about one when there it was! He also only had $300 on it making it about the cheapest Mosin in the place! I don't see how he figured that. Anyway, he agreed to an even swap. Personally, I think I got the better part of that trade but, he was happy too so it was a good one.

This thing is factory new! I do not believe it has been fired since it was proofed. Anyway, here's pics.
Pics aren't co-operating, still trying... Got 'em!
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