Yes. Mosin Nagant makes a rifle that is around 40" long and has a folding bayonet. It is called a M44
Yes
http://www.nextag.com/mosin-nagant-scope-mounts/search-html
You don't because the Mosin Nagant M38 doesn't have one. You are probably thinking about the M44, which has a fold over bayonet. Removing the bayonet from a Mosin Nagant M44 is as simple as removing the screw that holds it on. See the instruction at SurplusRifle.Com here: http://www.surplusrifle.com/mosincarbine/rifledisassembly/index.asp
Slightly. These were sighted with the bayonet fixed, so the effect will be exaggerated with the bayonet folded.
try calling your local store
Slightly. These were sighted with the bayonet fixed, so the effect will be exaggerated with the bayonet folded.
you can get a scope mount from ables ammo. It's the same for the mosin nagant 91/30.
My 1944 m44 is the same exact way as you describe it. I was thinking it was broken until I found your question. So, Im not sure if it they are broken the same way or they are suppose to be like this.
Comparable to a .308 or .30-06 hunting rifle.. not particularly hard in the M1891, M91/30, M39, etc. rifles, although with the short carbines (M38, M91/56, M44) it tends to be hellacious.
if you mean the M38 carbine, they can go for about $60 on average in re-arsenaled condition (I.E., forced match numbers, counter bored barrels, dropped into M44 stocks minues the bayonet) and sometimes close to about $100, but that's about as high as the prices from them go.
Well it really depends on what you want the k98k goes from $250.00 to $1000.00 for a all matching bnz marked rifle. Personally for $100.00 you can't go wrong with a mosin nagant. Stay away from the 42-44 marked rifles as the milling can be very bad. My rule of thumb is that pre and post war mosin nagants are the best. The mosin nagant is not perfect however, the safety sucks, it's so bad I don't even use it. The k98 or the Gew98 is a very nice rifle and for a average price for $399.00 from Micthells Mausers it is a great rifle. I don't know much about the M1903 but I would assume it's a good rifle since it's a mauser copy. They are expensive anywhere form $750.00-$1200, but in the long run it would be cheaper to shoot because the 30-06 is everywhere in sporting goods stores since it is such a popular game round.