Classic has M38's

[bkraft]

But seriously, $219!! Wow. Whats an M44 going for these days? Prices are really getting ridiculous. (Yes, I understand the M38s are becoming more scarce and overtime prices will rise.) But we are talking Classic, here. I'm sure there is at least a little gouging/inflation going on.

http://www.classicfirearms.com/c-r-eligible/m38rifle

 

[LargemouthAss]

Those are nice looking guns though... I really hope my C&R comes in soon!

 

[yellowsled]

heavily refurbed. fair price.

 

[MotoJ]

But seriously, $219!! Wow. Whats an M44 going for these days? Prices are really getting ridiculous. (Yes, I understand the M38s are becoming more scarce and overtime prices will rise.) But we are talking Classic, here. I'm sure there is at least a little gouging/inflation going on.

http://www.classicfirearms.com/c-r-eligible/m38rifle

I just plunked down my card for one of these. Still in stock. Same price.
We'll see what "excellent" turns out to mean......

http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=7006&dir=700|701

 

[Boom Boom]

I ordered one. They are nice carbines. I saw them selling for $199 before the craziness started. So they're another $20 now. Keep in mind we're talking about the least-produced variant, not the ubiquitous service-grade or worse M91/30 rifles or the later M44 carbines.

 

[MotoJ]

I ordered one. They are nice carbines. I saw them selling for $199 before the craziness started. So they're another $20 now. Keep in mind we're talking about the least-produced variant, not the ubiquitous service-grade or worse M91/30 rifles or the later M44 carbines.

My timing is terrible again! I wish I had seen the M38 first. Can't justify two rifles in a week (guess I could, but I'm trying to exercise some will-power!)

Oh well, at least there's Mosin food to be had. I can't even shoot my .22 lately.

 

[Machodoc]

Don't worry. Only three left as I write this, so they probably won't be in stock anymore by the time I hit the send button.

 

[Malblast]

Yep there gone

 

[MotoJ]

Don't worry. Only three left as I write this, so they probably won't be in stock anymore by the time I hit the send button.

Yup- big red OUT OF STOCK.

Well, now that leaves me thinking about the straight bolt Yugo Mausers over on SAMCO for $209......quick, somebody talk me out of it!

 

[Machodoc]

Yup- big red OUT OF STOCK.

Well, now that leaves me thinking about the straight bolt Yugo Mausers over on SAMCO for $209......quick, somebody talk me out of it!

"Not I", said the pig.

 

[MotoJ]

I bought 440 rounds of AIM Mosin food instead. That will have to sate me for awhile. I couldn't find any good deals on 8mm, so I'm holding off on the Mauser. Hell, my M44 hasn't even got here yet!

 

[jindodog]

Word is AIM Surplus is expecting a shipment of these in soon.

 

[psoyring]

Yup- big red OUT OF STOCK.

Well, now that leaves me thinking about the straight bolt Yugo Mausers over on SAMCO for $209......quick, somebody talk me out of it!

If you go with the Mauser your ammo cost will be three times what it would be with the Mosin...

 

[Chaunsey]

yeah, but everyone needs a mauser.

if you're worried about shooting, get a mosin to shoot high volume for cheap, and just shoot the more expensive mauser more sparingly.


and if you shoot boxer rounds, keep the brass to reload, or sell to someone who does, and offset the cost.

 

[Bisondice]

shoulder killersIMO

 

[Machodoc]

shoulder killersIMO

Yep, but a slip-on pad helps that a whole lot and fits well. I use the same one for M-Ns and Garands.

 

[dre271]

Yup- big red OUT OF STOCK.

Well, now that leaves me thinking about the straight bolt Yugo Mausers over on SAMCO for $209......quick, somebody talk me out of it!

I got a Special Select SAMCO Yugo Mauser straight bolt ($229) a couple months ago, I would have opted for the Classic Arms Excellent condition version ($299). The SAMCO rifle had heavy pitting, etc. Although you should not make your decision based off of the Classic Arms reviews, they hand select which customer reviews they put on their website. You will notice that there are no low rating reviews on any of their products, kinda of defeats the purpose.

 

[MotoJ]

I think the short Mauser would make a good deer rifle. Anyone hunt with them?

 

[h2u]

Word is AIM Surplus is expecting a shipment of these in soon.

Per Bryan at AIM, the carbines that Classic just sold out of were supposed to be for AIM. Apparently, the importer sold the rifles right out from under AIM and to Classic.

 

[yellowsled]

Per Bryan at AIM, the carbines that Classic just sold out of were supposed to be for AIM. Apparently, the importer sold the rifles right out from under AIM and to Classic.

lol... that sucks