1933 ex Dragoon

[amm9130]

Im slightly new to collectins Mosins and am lookin for a 33 ex dragoon If i find a 1933 rifle, how can i tell if its a ex Dragoon?

[Junk Yard Dog]

You look at the back of the rear sight base and see if there is a slight gap between the barrel and the bottom of the base, if you search around on the forum someone had pictures of this up. 1933 is a bit late for a dragoon rifle, not outside of possibility, but this was well into 91/30 production. Why an ex dragoon in that year? 20's dated 91/30's are not hard to find and these would all be ex dragoons.

[desdem12]

You might find a late 32 year with a 33 barrel that might be a ex dragoon but it would be a search to last a while. Good luck in your hunt and after bbs refurb treasure there is nothing that is not possible.

[amm9130]

Just a personal preferance. I want an ex dragoon or a dragoon and a 33 rifle but i already have a 42 91/30 and i dont want 2 of the same kind. But an ex dragoon will kinda be the same anyway. Whats the odds on finding a actual dragoon rifle??

[Junk Yard Dog]

You can find them, I have sen at least three pop up on gunbroker over the last year, and that was just while I was paying attention. Don't expect them to go cheap, you might get lucky and score one for $200 from some kid who doesn't have a clue what it is but $500 is more realistic.

[amm9130]

Thanks for the info JYD. Do you know what ex dragoons are going for

[Turks8806]

Sell ya an 1930 ex dragoon right now for $200 plus shipping.

[desdem12]

I smell a politician in the making.

[Turks8806]

lol. Shhh!!!!!

[Junk Yard Dog]

Thanks for the info JYD. Do you know what ex dragoons are going for

They seem to go for the same price as any hex receiver M91/30 refurb, about $120. There is nothing especially special about an ex dragoon, it only means the rifle had a different sight setup on it and slightly different handguard but was otherwise like any 91/30.

[countryboy3006]

I have a 1933 with the ex dragoon sights. I have a post with pictures viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3975. I think it is a really neat rifle and even is a good shooter which makes it that much better.

[amm9130]

After seeing all the info on ex dragoons I think I'll look for an actual Dragoon instead of getting one kinda like my 91/30. Thanks to all for the help

[Junk Yard Dog]

Good luck with the Dragoon search

[zeebill]

Does the term needle in a haystack strike a familiar note with you? Good Luck You will need it! Bill

[Junk Yard Dog]

It's not that bad Bill, I have seen them come and go on gunbroker all year, true they are expensive, and not an everyday item, but not near as rare as say a 1907 carbine. Russell just posted up his the other day, he just got it.