What you think of this M38?

[Pureform]

This was just on gunbroker and had 10 bids or so... I was one of the bidders and there was 17 hours or so left... It was at $180 and the buy it now was set to $250... Looks like the buy it now button has been pushed... Did i wait to long?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =551236730

[catcracker]

I you are willing to pay 250, then you waited too long. But your first instinct was180. Usually your first decision is right. So I wouldn't get upset about it. Half the fun is the hunt. So get going.

[Rongo]

So you missed an average fish... No big deal.

[Longcolt44]

On the other hand, they are not seen every day.

[uberjon]

It was a good price but not something you should feel bad about. I was watching it too and chose against the 250 bin.

[awalker1829]

Number one rule in antiques-if you think you want it, buy it. Dither around and someone else will get it.

[djbuck1]

Number one rule in antiques-if you think you want it, buy it. Dither around and someone else will get it.

This. As long as you know what you're buying.

[qz2026]

Did you wait too long? Only you know that. If you got that sinking feeling when the BIN was pressed, then yes. Even though M-38's are becoming less common, some good deals show up from time to time. A friend of mine purchased a flawless M-38 refurb a week or so ago with 180 rounds of heavy ball for $280. He was only the second bidder on the gun. No BIN price. Just a gun everyone overlooked for some reason. So, they are out there. Rule #1 - If you really like the gun and the BIN is reasonable, don't dink around with bidding. The closer you get to the BIN price, someone will click it and poof.

[steelbuttplate]

I've not seen an M38 sell less than $250 in 3 yrs. matching and good bore, hope you find another

[gopedxr7]

for 250 it was not bad, but you did not miss on anything great. personally i am not a fan of the rough war time rush receivers. but that is just me.

[SA1911a1]

You probably won't find a '38 for much less than $250.00 any more, but I think you can find plenty in that range.

[Junk Yard Dog]

Oh, the long sought after #243 Izhevsk M38, Rare and valuable, at least as much as any other 1943 M38. If it was a 1939, or a 1945, or Tula then you can head out to the garage with a stool and rope, In this case it's just an average M38 from the most common year.

[bunkysdad]

I would have bought it for 250.00. Lord knows I've bought a lot of other crap for more than that. But you can put your 180.00 in your wallet tucked away till you find one for that price. Good luck

[Rongo]

Oh, the long sought after #243 Izhevsk M38, Rare and valuable, at least as much as any other 1943 M38. If it was a 1939, or a 1945, or Tula then you can head out to the garage with a stool and rope, In this case it's just an average M38 from the most common year.

I can attest... I'm still hunting for any Tula M38. The 39 fell in my lap; On Clearance at Fleet Farm. The 45 I had to hunt for a while.

No; That M38 you missed out on is no big deal... But I do recommend you get one, a fine rifle those carbines.

[zeebill]

Everyone I have had at shows this year has sold at the first show I believe regardless of condition for from $250 to $350 and that is in poor old WV too. Bill

[Rongo]

I was at the State Fair show yesterday with fellow member Entropy. All we saw were a few 91/30's ranging from $199 to almost $300, A Polish M44 for $600 & a 44 Izhevsk M44 for $350. Also a beat & bubba destroyed Mosin I didn't bother to verify. And not one M38.

All I got were 2 50 cal ammo cans for $12.50 Each & some Kleanbore bore brushes for $1 each. Other than that; Nadda.

Don't worry about not getting that M38 on Auction... But if you see one you like; Buy it.

[SA1911a1]

About six years ago, I passed on a Puolustuslaitos marked Sestroryetsk rifle, (didn't have a clue what it was) for $180.00 OTD because it was missing the front sight blade. Of course, when I went back the next weekend, someone smarter than me had scored it. I have stood on the stool, with the rope, several times over that one.