1925 1891/59
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Crackerbrown
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1925 1891/59
Hello, my first real post here. Found this at the Carlisle Gun Show last week.
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Re: 1925 1891/59
Nice find, 91/38, looks to be in very good condition

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Re: 1925 1891/59
Check it out. It has /59 on it. Cool 91/59. I thought is was a 91/38 as well at first.Junk Yard Dog wrote:Nice find, 91/38, looks to be in very good condition![]()
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Re: 1925 1891/59
very nice!!!
Re: 1925 1891/59
You scored on this rifle. Well done !!!
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Re: 1925 1891/59
Dang that's nice. The rifle has been through a few changes in its life. I'd like to find one like that.
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Re: 1925 1891/59
Congrats on a very uncommon and I might say rare 91/59. This was either an M-91 or M-91 Dragoon in it's previous life and you just don't see very many 91/59's with that kind of historical reference. I've only seen one other 1925, my '25 Tula. I'm sure that there are probably more around the forum though. I would be interested in what you paid for it just so you can understand the value of this carbine. Recently a '32, can't remember what armory, went for $600 plus in an auction-can't remember now but could have been more. I was bidding on it and eventually shook my head and left disgusted. I feel that the bidder paid significantly more than the market value. But, if you paid under $400 for, you stole it IMHO. This is one you keep. Great find. I only wish I had this kind of luck at the gun shows.

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Re: 1925 1891/59
Nice rifle.
I purchase both of my 91/59 in that area. A common 43 and a not so common 32.
I purchase both of my 91/59 in that area. A common 43 and a not so common 32.
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Re: 1925 1891/59
91/59's with hex receivers are a very uncommon bread and a very nice find. 
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Crackerbrown
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Re: 1925 1891/59
Thanks everyone! Everything I learned was from you and this forum. With tax and transfer it came to $400.
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If you ever want to sell the '32, let me knowLee-online wrote:Nice rifle.
I purchase both of my 91/59 in that area. A common 43 and a not so common 32.
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Re: 1925 1891/59
Zeebill has a similar one but a bit older IIRC. This is the second oldest I've seen. Nice! I would love to find one.
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Re: 1925 1891/59
Considering tax and transfer, you got it cheap. 
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Re: 1925 1891/59
400 bucks, and worth every penny. It is beautiful. All I can add is congratulations!
Re: 1925 1891/59
I would have happily paid the $400 to add that 91/59 to my 91/38 collection.
Beautiful and very cool Mosin; Congratulations.
Beautiful and very cool Mosin; Congratulations.
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Re: 1925 1891/59
Yep... Me too. Looked at that rear sight & sure enough; An Ex-Dragoon 91/59! Nice Score!!!!millman wrote:Check it out. It has /59 on it. Cool 91/59. I thought is was a 91/38 as well at first.Junk Yard Dog wrote:Nice find, 91/38, looks to be in very good condition![]()
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Re: 1925 1891/59
Yes,the proper milled rear sight and the proper front sight with the large square base. Thanks!
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Re: 1925 1891/59
Very nice catch! Congratulations!
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