I have a Polish M44 Mosin Nagant made in 1954. I got it unissued, still in cosmoline. It's beautifully made, with excellent fit and finish plus I got it dirt cheap. After complete disassembly, cleaning (caked and dried out 'gun snot' is no fun), a little lubrication and reassembly, it was off to the range. With the short barrel it has a decent kick but is manageable. The stock is short for me so i use a slip on rubber recoil pad which helps with fit and recoil. All in all, an excellent bolt-action rifle. I know many people pooh-pooh the Mosin but I think it's a keeper. I toyed with mounting a scope but decided to leave it original. It's proven to be an excellent hunting rifle, taking several deer and moose. Inside of about 250 yards, the open sights are adequate for 'boiler-room' shots.
hi big Sam i have a 1946 m44, i got it in a strange way, my brother in law was a marine, he was in Bayrout Lebanon and then Granada, he captured a Cuban solder and took his m44 rifle as a trophy of war i have the certificate in a frame, 20 years ago my wife took her brother secretly to a gun shop and he sold it. she did not tell me until 2 weeks after, it was 7.30 at night we got there 8.15 at night i knew the owner he sold it back for 100.00 with the capture papers. the reason i went after it because it was given to the Cubans by Russia for the bay of pigs, then years later captured in Granada it is a piece of history.
I've been lucky I picked a polish up at a pawn shop 6 months back. Went back to the same pawn shop and found a m44 again, I knew it was special when I saw it, I thought it was polish also,couldn't find anything on it but then I did,its hungarian, looks brand new.
A hidden gem often mistaken for a m38 or m44 is the m91/59. I have 2 in great condition. The receiver on both is 1943, and they started life as m91/30 full size rifles. In the late 50's they were shortened to m38 carbine length and the bayonets removed. Issued to tear echelon troops.
@@wildcatindustries8030 I need to get a M91 Long gun , M91 Cossack , M38 and M91/59. I already have a 1925 M91 Dragoon ,1943 M91/30, and a 1946 M44 Carbine. My M44 is a Izshevek built carbine that was sent to Romania.
My first gun was an M44. Story I was told is the batch they got in 10-15 years ago was from a salt mine somewhere in Ukraine. Looking at the news it sounds like near Bahkmut to me! I will NEVER part with that rifle ever obviously. Means the world to me. Makes me wonder though specifically where the arsenal was at specifically. Had to be near there. Heavy salt mining in that area. Receiver tang bottom is odd, it has scallops all over like as if it was made from a much older Imperial receiver and was remade into an M44. Barrel too is odd in a few ways. I will have to do a video one day on it. I don't mind the kick of the carbines at all. Counterbored and Arsenal 1 refurbished but it is a great gun.
My step dad has 2 still in their wooden crates wrapped in brown paper and they are one number apart from being the same serial number. He got lucky as hell buying them
I have one from 1948, too. It has a refinished stock, all matching original numbers, and the bolt assembly is well polished and clean, unlike some of the older ones I have looked at. It is as Russian made. I find it to be a very well-made rifle. Not as much history, but a great choice for a shooter.
I have a Izhevsk m44 dated 1946 with the post war set up, i LOVE the gun and the barrel is in mint condition but the stock is pretty badly beaten up and has a piece taken out of it.
Won't the year stamp on top of the receiver tell you when it was made? I have a Tula stamped 1944 M44 . There aren't many stampings aside from Tula arrow, year, the crest, and what looks like a very small "f".
Lol a gun dealer in my area had one listed on consignment for $1,000. I thought that was a little steep, so I wanted to look into the Mosin community. I'm glad I did.@@Tsalaqna
I have a Russian M44 , made in 1944 . You are showing two different countries making a M44 . It is just different manufacturing by different countries ? Or is the Russian M44 post war M44 made like the Hungarian post war M44 ?
hi big Sam i have a question for you were the m44s still sited in with bayonet deployed or folded in place. can you please comment on this if you know .thank you again
I got a Russian m44 made in 1945, it has the extra bit on bayonet lug, does it mean it’s post war? I only say Russian because it has a hammer and sickle stamp on the barrel
I have a Polish M44 Mosin Nagant made in 1954. I got it unissued, still in cosmoline. It's beautifully made, with excellent fit and finish plus I got it dirt cheap. After complete disassembly, cleaning (caked and dried out 'gun snot' is no fun), a little lubrication and reassembly, it was off to the range. With the short barrel it has a decent kick but is manageable. The stock is short for me so i use a slip on rubber recoil pad which helps with fit and recoil. All in all, an excellent bolt-action rifle. I know many people pooh-pooh the Mosin but I think it's a keeper. I toyed with mounting a scope but decided to leave it original. It's proven to be an excellent hunting rifle, taking several deer and moose. Inside of about 250 yards, the open sights are adequate for 'boiler-room' shots.
hi big Sam i have a 1946 m44, i got it in a strange way, my brother in law was a marine, he was in Bayrout Lebanon and then Granada, he captured a Cuban solder and took his m44 rifle as a trophy of war i have the certificate in a frame, 20 years ago my wife took her brother secretly to a gun shop and he sold it. she did not tell me until 2 weeks after, it was 7.30 at night we got there 8.15 at night i knew the owner he sold it back for 100.00 with the capture papers. the reason i went after it because it was given to the Cubans by Russia for the bay of pigs, then years later captured in Granada it is a piece of history.
That is a piece of military history.
How cool! Write the story down and hang on to it as well!
The war production one takes a little mor effort to deploy the bayonet… but it’s a wartime production!
I've been lucky I picked a polish up at a pawn shop 6 months back. Went back to the same pawn shop and found a m44 again, I knew it was special when I saw it, I thought it was polish also,couldn't find anything on it but then I did,its hungarian, looks brand new.
I bought a 1944 M44 from my neighbor last week for $250.
A hidden gem often mistaken for a m38 or m44 is the m91/59. I have 2 in great condition. The receiver on both is 1943, and they started life as m91/30 full size rifles. In the late 50's they were shortened to m38 carbine length and the bayonets removed. Issued to tear echelon troops.
Got one. $79 at Big 5
Hopefully next on my Mosin list, either 91/59 or a 38. Depends which I find first
@@wildcatindustries8030 I need to get a M91 Long gun , M91 Cossack , M38 and M91/59. I already have a 1925 M91 Dragoon ,1943 M91/30, and a 1946 M44 Carbine. My M44 is a Izshevek built carbine that was sent to Romania.
My first gun was an M44. Story I was told is the batch they got in 10-15 years ago was from a salt mine somewhere in Ukraine. Looking at the news it sounds like near Bahkmut to me! I will NEVER part with that rifle ever obviously. Means the world to me. Makes me wonder though specifically where the arsenal was at specifically. Had to be near there. Heavy salt mining in that area. Receiver tang bottom is odd, it has scallops all over like as if it was made from a much older Imperial receiver and was remade into an M44. Barrel too is odd in a few ways. I will have to do a video one day on it. I don't mind the kick of the carbines at all. Counterbored and Arsenal 1 refurbished but it is a great gun.
My step dad has 2 still in their wooden crates wrapped in brown paper and they are one number apart from being the same serial number. He got lucky as hell buying them
Wow, that is amazing about the serial number!
I'd say the odds of that would be greater then the lottery!
Awsome Video. Got me an M44 made by the Soviets in 1944. You just Earned a subscriber.
I bought a 53' polish M44 years ago - still have it :)
1:19.......... or you can look at the literal YEAR marked on them...
I have a 1955 Romanian one I love. Got it for 300 dollars recently from a pawn shop.
I have a 1953 M44 from Georgia ( former soviet country ) in fantastic condition, bought it off a friend for 100$
I have a 1944 M44 with laminated stock will cycle 762x54's all day long no sticky bolt great old war horse.
Thanks...I learned something...tht I have a war time Mosin M44...cool 😊....1❤..
I haven't seen a single m44 that didn't have the date printed right on it.
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I have one from 1948 it's short barrel and that's honestly all I know about it
I have one from 1948, too. It has a refinished stock, all matching original numbers, and the bolt assembly is well polished and clean, unlike some of the older ones I have looked at. It is as Russian made. I find it to be a very well-made rifle. Not as much history, but a great choice for a shooter.
I have a Izhevsk m44 dated 1946 with the post war set up, i LOVE the gun and the barrel is in mint condition but the stock is pretty badly beaten up and has a piece taken out of it.
Mine is from 1954, made in Romania. It's in mint condition.
Won't the year stamp on top of the receiver tell you when it was made?
I have a Tula stamped 1944 M44 . There aren't many stampings aside from Tula arrow, year, the crest, and what looks like a very small "f".
I have a wartime one from 1944
Love this channel, great info always thx Big Sam
Picked up a 1946 Izzy still in cosmo from a buddy. It has become my Family Heirloom.
How much did that go for?
@@RAMMSTEIN4HIMMER I spent $350 🤙
Lol a gun dealer in my area had one listed on consignment for $1,000. I thought that was a little steep, so I wanted to look into the Mosin community. I'm glad I did.@@Tsalaqna
I have an m44 made in 1943 with the first bayonet locking lug
A m44 made in 43…??
how about those made before both wars? 1908 hexagonal receiver worth more than your WWII issue?
I got a 1945 m44 and thx for the info.
I just have a 91/59. A brutal kicker
I have a Russian M44 , made in 1944 . You are showing two different countries making a M44 . It is just different manufacturing by different countries ? Or is the Russian M44 post war M44 made like the Hungarian post war M44 ?
Thanks Big Sam!
I recently purchased a beautiful 1945 dated Russian gun but it has the post war folding bayonet set up. In HIS name!
hi big Sam .. my question is : why did the Soviet Union still produce mosins will new auto and semi auto rifles have seen daylight ?
hi big Sam i have a question for you were the m44s still sited in with bayonet deployed or folded in place. can you please comment on this if you know .thank you again
20 years ago they were all over the place
In my dreams?
I have both versions
Thanks Sam🥰
thenks .BRO
Very good.
My m44 is dated 1943 8484 with no bayonet lug
Got a 1945 m44 at an auction for $200
What are most valuable and accurate, Post war or war time m44 rifles?
The nicest M44s are the Polish ones! The most valuable ones are probably M44s made in 1943. We will do a video on those!
@@BigSamMosinMuseum That's nice to know since I have one made in 1943.
@@treadmarsh1094 , Me Too.... be well.
Finnish mosins are the highest quality and most accurate
Great video thank you
I got a Russian m44 made in 1945, it has the extra bit on bayonet lug, does it mean it’s post war? I only say Russian because it has a hammer and sickle stamp on the barrel
But what if the m44 doesnt have a bayonet spot?(or do they all have those?)
If there is no provision for any folding bayonet, then it is a different variant! We will look at some of those soon
@@BigSamMosinMuseum ok cant wait 😆
My m44 was made in 1948
fuel the al gore
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Have a 1945 wartime production, serial # тт 59XX. First gun I ever purchased, $29.99.