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avyctes	Westinghouse Value	Lead	[-]
Posts: 16 (06/02/08 06:00 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None I was curious about the value of an average condition Westinghouse m91. It's advertised in our hometown trading journal for $150. I believe the description said it was a 1915, but it may have been 1916. The paper isn't here so I'm going on memory. It said it was in good condition (yeah, I know, could mean anything). As far as Mosins go, you can buy them cheaper all day long, but the Westinghouse arsenal grabbed my attention. I've got a Soviet and a Finn, wouldn't mind another country as well. Thanks for any info. Chris.
zeebill		#1	[-]
Posts: 3177 (06/02/08 07:20 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Well $150 in my estimation would be a good buy. You should check and see if it has the Finn SA stamp, bore condition, matching serials, bayonet included, all Westinghouse parts on it, not cut or sporterized, and the general overall condition. These are all points to check and or course you don't want to buy it sight unseen at least I would not like to anyway. Go check it out, even with the cost of gas it would be worth a look to me. Good Luck! Bill
cmw0081		#2	[-]
Posts: 470 (06/03/08 05:38 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	if its in decent original condition, even if mis matched its still a good price i think!
tep0583		#3	[-]
Posts: 388 (06/04/08 09:29 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I'd give $150 for it!
doug henry		#4	[-]
Posts: 1739 (06/05/08 09:44 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Sounds like a good price in reasonable condition. Any M-N collector should have a Westinghous. Two years ago I paid $220 for a matching Westinghouse M91 with Tzars crest on the stock and SA stamped action in very good condition overall and excellent bore I considered it a great buy.
avyctes		#5	[-]
Posts: 18 (06/05/08 08:39 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I called on the piece today, and from the guy's description decided to go take a look. Ended up buying it. It's a 1915. Marked on receiver NEW ENGLAND WESTINGHOUSE COMPANY 1915 T (I think it's a 'T', it may be a cyrillic) No. 257015, with matching bolt. Marked on side 'SA', Finnish piece. There is some light pitting on the left side of the receiver and left side of the rear sight base. Bluing I'd rate at probably 70% to 80%. I may change that estimate after I get this apart and cleaned up. Stock is very nice, Finnish swivels, a few light dings, typical Finn 2-Finger construction. Hand guard is in good shape but mis-matched, some slight scratches and dings, all old. Cleaning rod is present, although does not appear to be of Finnish construction. Butt plate is lightly rusty, but not bad, with an 'F' on the rear, and a Roman numeral 'III' on top, as well as an English numeral '3', one marked above the top screw and one below. The rifle still retains a lot of cosomoline under the wood, you can see it seeping out. Import marked very lightly on right side of barrel 'C.A.I. ST. ALB. VT.' and below that 'M91 USA 7.62X54R'. Fella was an ex-deputy sheriff of Tazewell county, Va, and an ex-FFL. Said when he quit and turned in his license he had 176 guns he'd accumulated. Said he sold tons of M1, Carbines, and the like. I paid him the full $150, figured it was worth it. Fella also said he has a ton of ammo, 7.62x54, 7.62x39, 30-06, .303, etc. I may end up developing quite a business relationship with this dude. He said he'd give me a good bargain on some ammo. Thanks for all the replies, guys. I'll try to get a photobucket account and post some photos of this old Westinghouse this weekend. I'm happy as a lark about this Mosin!
avyctes		#6	[-]
Posts: 19 (06/05/08 09:38 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Well the missus decided to work on bills rather than watch some tv, so I played with my camera a bit. Photos aren't the greatest, but neither is the photographer or camera! Anyway, here's some pics. Enjoy. chris.
zeebill		#7	[-]
Posts: 3179 (06/06/08 08:53 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Wow! I think you did very well for $150! It looks like a Finn refurbed rifle and apparently restocked from the look of it. It was definitely stored and taken pretty good care of after the Finns redid it. You take great pictures by the way! Now you have to get it taken apart and cleaned and looked at for the safety aspect and then off to the range to really enjoy it. Congrats! I would have bought that in a heart beat! Bill
Pahtu		#8	[-]
Posts: 1983 (06/06/08 09:20 AM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	That is a decent deal on the rifle - Maybe you can get a decent deal on ammo from him as well - Take a look at AIM's prices on ammo to get an idea on what ammo go's for nowadays =+) Pahtu.
tep0583		#9	[-]
Posts: 389 (06/06/08 01:41 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	NICE score!
Tenring36		#10	[-]
Posts: 605 (06/06/08 04:15 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Nice rifle. I just thought I'd mention, New England Westinghouse made M91's from 1915 till 1918, but all of them were stamped 1915. Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for .... Will Rogers
Pahtu		#11	[-]
Posts: 1985 (06/07/08 09:50 AM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The rifle has a curved logo - Folks have told me, that is an earlier made N.E.W.(less common) - There are a few types of N.E.W. logo's - Curved and straight. Some folks have described some with different fonts & eagle brands, but the two main types are straight and curved logo's Pahtu. Last Edited By: Pahtu 06/07/08 09:56 AM. Edited 1 times.
avyctes		#12	[-]
Posts: 20 (06/09/08 09:30 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Thank all of you for the additional information, it's been a big help. I'm glad I jumped on this one. It's not in as good of condition as my other Mosins, but at least it is a good example of one of the scarcer types. Plus I love Finns Now I need a M39. I think it's about the most attractive Mosin out of all the Mosin descendants, in my humble opinion. Pahtu, those are two fantastic looking N.E.W. receivers! Are they yours? Regards, Chris.
Pahtu		#13	[-]
Posts: 1987 (06/09/08 06:32 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	"Pahtu, those are two fantastic looking N.E.W. receivers! Are they yours?" Yes, thanks! Do a search and you will find other's who posted about N.E.W. M91's including mine. Pahtu.