My Balkan Mutt

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My Balkan Mutt

Post by Miller Tyme » Sat Apr 09, 2016 12:45 pm

Everybody loves a Mutt, pure breads are nice, but there is something about a mutt you just have to like, and this 1909 Sestroryetsk M91 is no exception.
It shows signs of its Balkan Heritage, with the ground Imperial Crests, and is a real mix master , the stock is off a 1915 Izhevsk and the barreled action contains parts from Sestroryetsk, Chatellerault, Izhevsk, and Tula (both pre and post 1928). As an added bonus the rifle also came with a Tula bayonet and the total package was priced less than the cost of a typical refurb'ed 91/30.

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“The only real power comes out of a long rifle" - Joseph Stalin
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Re: My Balkan Mutt

Post by Niner » Sat Apr 09, 2016 6:50 pm

Reminds me of a deal Century offered back in November of 2000. I got three Balkan M91's for $39.87 each according to my book. I think it might have been three for $100 plus $19.61 shipping expense. No cleaning rods and no bayonets.
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Re: My Balkan Mutt

Post by Miller Tyme » Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:45 am

This one came out of a collection bought back in the early 90's, and he had 3 he sold, all being Sestroryetsk's
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