What is the best surplus buy today?

[Gil Martin]

I would be curious what you good folks think is the best military surplus buy available today. The thought came to me as I was roaming the racks of a surplus arms dealer. He had 1944 Russian carbines for a low as $50. Then there were Russian 91/30 rifles with bayonet, sling and ammo pouch for $100. He did not have any Yugoslav Model 48 or 48As. I did see some rough '98 Mausers that were Russian capture guns, but they were over $200. Even the Yugoslav '98 Mauser reworks were pretty well beat and about the same price. I kept walking until I found an Italian Model 1938 in 7.35mm for $80 bucks, but ammo is hard to find. The sole Swedish 1896 rifle was in nice shape and had a hang tag of $250, remember when they were about $75?

The market keeps changing. One of these days the well has to run dry and has on certain military surplus rifles and handguns. Let's hear your thoughts. All the best...
Gil