I recently purchased this M44. This rifle was used by the Soviets during WW2 and it is typical of Soviet design. Simple and cheap. It chambers a 7.62x54R round and it kicks like a mule on crack! Oh yeah, it also has a folding bayonet.

Nice little piece of history you have there Sgt. Shlitz, thanks for sharing. It looks like you fired it as well, can I ask how it handles?

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It's kinda got a kick to it, Peppy. Its worse than a Garand IMO. The thing shoots better with the bayonet extended. I only shot 40 rounds through it so far and was hitting 4 inch groups at 50 yards. I'm going to the range to sight it properly today.

It's the first time I see a similar rifle. Simple but it works and that's what counts. The design is typical of the 1945 period.

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Glad you like it, I have fired one as well, and I actully thought it has less of a kick the M1. Never did try shooting the thing with the Bayonet on... Sounds like you are excited about it and that is the important thing. GL at the range.

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It's more like a dream, it's illegal to own those in our country in firing condition. Collectors may have them, but they have to get them neutralized...

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A wonderful weapon. Nice job

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Here's my 1942 Mosin Nagant Carbine, de-activated to U.K. spec.

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John

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At least I'm not the only country with de-activated weapons. Nice item Jagdpanther44!

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Very nice, Jagd!

Jagd, it's a shame really about UK gun laws.
What if you guys face invasion again?
There should be a gun club where you can store your guns and take them to the range.

You can own a live rifle/pistol in the UK if you possess a firearms licence and are a member of a gun club.

For a while now i have been thinking about applying for a licence so i can own a live Mosin Nagant 91/30 along with a PU sniper scope.

A 'live one' can be bought here for around £100 and a scope for approx £120.

I could then join my friend at the range with his K98 sniper rifle

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John

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Things like this make me glad to be an American.

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Excellent purchase Sgt. Shlitz

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