If You been thnking of an M44

[Marlin]

Big5 has them on sale for $70

[Bumblebee Bob]

I have been.

But where's Big5 and how are the bores? Gunshop here in town has two for $129 with dark bores. I'd pay that much if they had pristine bores after all a $90 rifle + shipping + transfer fee would equal that.

Also how many do they have. It'll likely be weeks before I could drive to Denver to pick one up.

[Marlin]

They run a sale on them every couple of weeks, I just hadn't seen them this low before. There is one in Durango at 400 So. Camino Del Rio. Thats the only one I see one Your side of the state.

The couple I got there, were in good shape the 91/30 was a little dark but, the M44 was just about pristine.

[Bumblebee Bob]

Holy shit! I'm closer to Denver than Durango Marlin. It's only about 2½ hrs from here to Denver in good weather. I think Durango is about 3½/4 hrs away.

I've got a couple of 91/30's with dark bores but I do want a M44 and it might as well have a good bore if I can get one.

[Marlin]

:lol:


I always take My little bore light with Me and check as many as they have.

[michael_aos]

Anybody seen them on sale recently?

I've been toying with the idea of purchasing one...

Mike

[7idl]

I think the No4Mk1 is the C&R of the week at Big5.

If you have a good store, they'll honor the sale price. (ask and find out) ;)

[michael_aos]

How would you compare the 303 British to the 7.62x54R?

I just ordered 880rds of 7.62x54R for $86.96-shipped for a friend.

I was thinking it'd be worthwhile to practice shooting off-hand -vs- $.40-$.50/rd 260 Remington.

Mike

[michael_aos]

If you have a good store, they'll honor the sale price. (ask and find out) ;)

Seems like Big5 has sprung up all over the place here in the Springs and Pueblo.

Mike

[Marlin]

What 7 said, They're sales are an ongoing thing. Go five weeks in a Row and You could really beef up the C&R collection.

[michael_aos]

I currently know zero about C&R stuff.

I've avoided them. I guess afraid I'd pay too much. I end up buying new stuff instead...

Mike

[Marlin]

Nothing quite like shooting a piece of History,Mike. :mrgreen:

[michael_aos]

So am I hearing I "can't go wrong" with any $75 M44 or $120 No4Mk1?

Or is there something in particular I should look for?

Mike

[7idl]

look for abnormal wear & tear.

they are old ( > 50 years) so don't be expecting NIB.

make sure they function well (bolt action, safety, etc..)

take the bolt out and examine the wear surfaces and inspect the bbl.


I would obviously not select any thing with rust or w/o any finish on the metal (there will be some loss, but I wouldnt' get anything with more than 25% wear)

[Marlin]

Kind of the same stuff You'd look for in a new/used rifle.
Check the bore, if it is way to dark, shy away from it.
Check the funtion.

If Your planning on comming to the next shoot, let Me know I can bring a couple and You could try them out.

[michael_aos]

Any reason to pick the No4Mk1 over the M44?

Or vice-versa?

Mike

[7idl]

you can find 'clean' ammo for the M44 easier than the .303 for the No4.

both are great rifles. the M44 usually run cheaper to aquire and shoot.

[michael_aos]

I ordered 880rds for a friends M44. $87/delivered.

Definitely got me thinking. Cost less than 200rds of hand-loaded 260 Remington, and a heck of a lot less hassle.

Anybody seen them on sale recently?

Mike

[Marlin]

Check Big 5, if it's not on sale, You might be able to talk them into it.