Feb 10, 2013 S soonerbulldog Sharpshooter Joined Nov 12, 2012 Messages 498 Reaction score 2 Location Bixby Feb 10, 2013 #1 What is the difference and can anyone point me to where some might be for sale ? I've got a 44 but though about getting a 53 to restore. Thanks
What is the difference and can anyone point me to where some might be for sale ? I've got a 44 but though about getting a 53 to restore. Thanks
Feb 10, 2013 dlbleak Sharpshooter Staff Member Supporting Member Joined Mar 15, 2009 Messages 21,326 Reaction score 25,875 Location edmond Feb 10, 2013 #2 buds just listed some type 53's for 119 with free shipping
Feb 10, 2013 S soonerbulldog Sharpshooter Joined Nov 12, 2012 Messages 498 Reaction score 2 Location Bixby Feb 10, 2013 #3 Is that a good price at buds or keep shopping ?
Feb 10, 2013 dlbleak Sharpshooter Staff Member Supporting Member Joined Mar 15, 2009 Messages 21,326 Reaction score 25,875 Location edmond Feb 10, 2013 #4 check gunbroker but i believe they are doing near double that.
Feb 10, 2013 S soonerbulldog Sharpshooter Joined Nov 12, 2012 Messages 498 Reaction score 2 Location Bixby Feb 10, 2013 #5 Are the 53 and the 44 the same? whats the difference? Really want to avoid bunbroker if possible.
Feb 10, 2013 ronny Sharpshooter Supporting Member Joined Sep 7, 2009 Messages 6,207 Reaction score 957 Location Ardmore Feb 10, 2013 #6 53 made in China; 44 made in Russia (and other Eastern Bloc countries). I feel the Polish M44 is the best of the lot. 53's are hit and miss. Some are very used.
53 made in China; 44 made in Russia (and other Eastern Bloc countries). I feel the Polish M44 is the best of the lot. 53's are hit and miss. Some are very used.
Feb 10, 2013 S Squared1 Sharpshooter Joined Nov 10, 2012 Messages 110 Reaction score 7 Location Edmond Feb 10, 2013 #7 I saw a 44 at c and j sporting goods sat there in Bethany Sorry didn't check price
Feb 11, 2013 A AGI Sharpshooter Supporting Member Joined Feb 28, 2009 Messages 1,204 Reaction score 134 Location NE OK Feb 11, 2013 #8 I ordered a type 53 yesterday from Budsgunshop for $119 free shipping. I will post some pics once I get it.
I ordered a type 53 yesterday from Budsgunshop for $119 free shipping. I will post some pics once I get it.
Feb 12, 2013 E ERASER24 Marksman Joined Jul 24, 2008 Messages 72 Reaction score 0 Location oklahoma city Feb 12, 2013 #9 yeah I have definitely been wanting a 53 to add to the herd
Feb 16, 2013 A AGI Sharpshooter Supporting Member Joined Feb 28, 2009 Messages 1,204 Reaction score 134 Location NE OK Feb 16, 2013 #10 Received my type 53 today. Made in 53, all matching except bolt. Finish looks good but wood looks like poop...can easily be refinished. No chunks missing or anything like that. Rifling is decent and bore is shiny....I think I did fine for $119.
Received my type 53 today. Made in 53, all matching except bolt. Finish looks good but wood looks like poop...can easily be refinished. No chunks missing or anything like that. Rifling is decent and bore is shiny....I think I did fine for $119.