Where to find a 91/30 in person?

Squib · Oct 5, 2012

I've decided to pick up a Mosin Nagant and I'd rather pick one up in person than order online and have it shipped out. I've seen people recommend Cabela's, Bass Pro and Gander Mountain, but since I'm in the Bel Air area of Baltimore county, the closest of either is a loooong way off. I checked out Keepshooting too, but they're out of stock and didn't know when they'd get more in - although I didn't talk to Mario, so maybe that was the problem.

I haven't checked out Dick's Sporting Goods, but for some reason I'm not optimistic.

Are there any other relatively local places I should be checking out, any upcoming gunshows in the MD/VA area that would be good to check out?

Lanceman_1 · Oct 5, 2012

I was in there this week and he a at least 4 left in a crate. I think they were the round ones.

Dealer Info - Constitutional Firearms

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Company Name: Constitutional Firearms

Storefront: Yes.
11200 Scaggsville Rd
Suite 125
Laurel MD 20723

lx1x · Oct 5, 2012

you wont see it in bass pro for sure..

better luck to go to a gunshow (~~frederick~~ i think is this weekend) or online (online if you have c&r ffl03).

corrected: timonium.. thanks h-c

Half-cocked · Oct 5, 2012

Tomorrow and Sunday there's a gun show at Timonium Fair Grounds, and you'll probably find several vendors there selling M91/30's. Shooter's Discount probably will have some (maybe Lou will chime in)... I haven't seen a show where he didn't.

Squib · Oct 5, 2012

Lanceman_1 said:
I was in there this week and he a at least 4 left in a crate. I think they were the round ones.

Dealer Info - Constitutional Firearms

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Company Name: Constitutional Firearms

Storefront: Yes.
11200 Scaggsville Rd
Suite 125
Laurel MD 20723

Aha, perhaps I should've asked for Mario directly instead of whomever the nice lady was who answered the toll free line. Is there a Mosin signal I should be lighting for him?

No reason not to poke around the Timonium Fairgrounds either, since that's a lot closer.

browning guy · Oct 5, 2012

we have a few in stock at the gun shop in Essex.

give Terry a call 410 686 7333

Lou45 · Oct 5, 2012

Half-cocked said:
Tomorrow and Sunday there's a gun show at Timonium Fair Grounds, and you'll probably find several vendors there selling M91/30's. Shooter's Discount probably will have some (maybe Lou will chime in)... I haven't seen a show where he didn't.

Just got home from setting up at Timonium show. Shooters Discount has hardwood AND laminated stocked 91/30's in EXCELLENT condition with bayonet, sling, and accessories.

Squib · Oct 5, 2012

I guess I know where I'll be tomorrow!

bean93x · Oct 5, 2012

Valley guns II in inwood wv usually has some. Saw a nice 91/30 in there last week.

captainstashu · Oct 5, 2012

Engage is Wheatonhas a few on display

Boom Boom · Oct 5, 2012

Gun Shack has several 91/30s and German and Swedish Mausers right now. Saw them there today on the floor-level rack. Unless somebody bought it, there's also an Arisaka Type 38.

mcbruzdzinski · Oct 6, 2012

Constitutional Arms had some a while back!

Squib · Oct 8, 2012

Okay, I picked mine up at the gun show this Saturday, although don't know when I'm going to have a chance to use it - all the local ranges I know about won't let you use something like that on premises, and 25 yards max seems like a waste anyways.

The NRA HQ isn't too far away, although I bet it's packed pretty full on weekends. Anyone know of outdoor ranges around the Baltimore area?

Second question - are there any tricks to reassembling the bolt? I took the whole thing apart to clean off the cosmoline, and now that it's all back together, I think that the bolt feels a lot stiffer when I pull it back to cock it (and yes, I did make sure that the firing pin was set correctly when I reassembled the bolt). If I made some beginner's mistake in putting it back together, I'd like a heads up as to what it was.

Ironnewt · Oct 8, 2012

May I suggest 7.62x54r.net and the "Russian Mosin Nagant Forums" as sources of info on these rather interesting rifles?

Ironnewt · Oct 8, 2012

Additionally, author Terence W. Lapin's "The Mosin Nagant Rifle" published by North Cape Publications, inc is a great source of historical info.

Ironnewt · Oct 8, 2012

You say you are in the Belair area. Have you tried Elk Neck in Cecil county?

lx1x · Oct 8, 2012

Squib said:
Okay, I picked mine up at the gun show this Saturday, although don't know when I'm going to have a chance to use it - all the local ranges I know about won't let you use something like that on premises, and 25 yards max seems like a waste anyways.

The NRA HQ isn't too far away, although I bet it's packed pretty full on weekends. Anyone know of outdoor ranges around the Baltimore area?

Second question - are there any tricks to reassembling the bolt? I took the whole thing apart to clean off the cosmoline, and now that it's all back together, I think that the bolt feels a lot stiffer when I pull it back to cock it (and yes, I did make sure that the firing pin was set correctly when I reassembled the bolt). If I made some beginner's mistake in putting it back together, I'd like a heads up as to what it was.

congrats on your first mosin. :thumbsup:

2nd: with out any grease or oil.. it will be a little stiffer. its a mosin.. its no remington 700s..

i typically add some oil (not inside the firing pin area). it helps a little.

enforcer · Oct 15, 2012

Duffy's Guns in northern Baltimore county usually has some racked by the register. Last time I saw, they had 3 or 4. Highly recommend that shop.

tsmith1499 · Oct 15, 2012

There are also some very good YouTube video's on them.

jmira · Oct 15, 2012

just a heads up.. unless you are using 'expensive' soft point 54r ammo, the NRA range may give you a hard time. the steel core stuff, including surplus and wolf (and of course depending if the range officer that day notices) is not allowed...

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