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RedBowTies88 · April 25, 2013, 11:43 AM

Probably a tie between my 1923 mosin ex-dragoon and my marlin 795.

The 795 was on the rack for $139 but on sale for $129. It also came with a $25 mail in rebate that took a mere 7 months to get back

So, $129 x.07 sales tax + $16 NICS check = $154 approx. Now if you wanna factor in the rebate that's your call.

Mosin was $150 (remember, not your average wartime 91/30..so it's got a little more value) FTF transaction so no tax or background check fee. It also came with 200+ rounds of surpus x54r. (200 is a conservative number, it was enough to completely fill a .30 cal ammo can.)

As far as bang for the buck I did well with both in my opinion. They have both been EXCELLENT firearms and have seen much use since.

April 25, 2013, 11:43 AM	#14
RedBowTies88 Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2011 Location: 609 NJ Posts: 705	Probably a tie between my 1923 mosin ex-dragoon and my marlin 795. The 795 was on the rack for $139 but on sale for $129. It also came with a $25 mail in rebate that took a mere 7 months to get back So, $129 x.07 sales tax + $16 NICS check = $154 approx. Now if you wanna factor in the rebate that's your call. Mosin was $150 (remember, not your average wartime 91/30..so it's got a little more value) FTF transaction so no tax or background check fee. It also came with 200+ rounds of surpus x54r. (200 is a conservative number, it was enough to completely fill a .30 cal ammo can.) As far as bang for the buck I did well with both in my opinion. They have both been EXCELLENT firearms and have seen much use since. __________________ "...with liberty and justice for all." (Must be 21. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions may apply. Not available in all states.)