Basic Mosins are going for around $130-$150 from retailers now. In a second hand sale prices should be a bit lower.
To All,
SOG has them in stock.
Here are the current prices:
Chinese Type 53 Carbines - $99.00 (2+ @ $89 ea)
Chinese Type 53 Carbines, cracked stock - $79
Russian M91/30 - $115
Russian M91/30 w/ laminated stock $140
Russian Sniper M91/30 - $650
Russian M91/30 Hex Rcvr - $149
Russian M1944 - $220 (Wow! I think I paid $75 for mine...)
Russian M1944 Laminated Stock - $230
Regards,
Doug
Why are the hex receivers at the higher end of the price spectrum?
They were the earlier, pre-war models that are both more rare and considered both finer examples and more accurate based on tighter manufacturing controls.