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Mine does have matching serial numbers, but they were definitely not . At the beginning of the war, the MosinNagant 91/30 was the standard issue weapon of Soviet troops. [8], The 3-line rifle, Model 1891, its original official designation, was adopted by the Russian military in 1891. The Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine is a Russian/Soviet carbine-length, bolt action rifle in 7.62x54R. With their help and the help of researcher/collectors like Vic
for the use or application of material found on this site. It was manufactured by three reason for the number on the receiver rather than the barrel is not clear in this case and speculation. A hooded post front sight, replacing the blade on previous weapons. out these fascinating pieces of history. American produced m91s varied between manufacturers. are found in three other locations on the majority of Mosin Nagants. They were kept not only as reserve stockpiles, but front-line infantry weapons as well. This site is protected under US and International copyright laws. You answered flat. Click OK to extend your time for an additional 0 minutes. The handguard does match serial numbers but it does have a lighter color compared to the stock. If your order it less than $25, you can use the remaining balance on another order by choosing to Redeem CLUB Points during payment. Begin here. Deliveries to Russia had amounted to 469,951 rifles when the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ended hostilities between the Central Powers and now Soviet-Russia. I think each arsenal started at #1 or some low number each year. This site
number which is also lined out. This is common on Finnish rifles. In the 20's the s/n's were put on perfectly centered so a five digit number was a no brainer. Start by removing the Nagant's bolt. The front sight is a post that is not adjustable for elevation. by racerguy00 Sat Dec 28, 2013 11:40 pm, Post To confuse enemys that will try and determine production levels by observing serial numbers on captured rifles the Soviets swapped numbers around. Unlike the Mauser, which uses a controlled feed bolt head in which the cartridge base snaps up under the fixed extractor as the cartridge is fed from the magazine, the Mosin has a push feed recessed bolt head in which the spring-loaded extractor snaps over the cartridge base as the bolt is finally closed similar to the Gewehr 1888 and M91 Carcano or modern sporting rifles like the Remington 700. Production began in 1892 at the ordnance factories of Tula Arsenal, Izhevsk Arsenal and at Sestroryetsk Arsenal. The main disadvantages of Mosin's rifle were a more complicated mechanism and a long and tiresome procedure of disassembling (which required special instrumentsit was necessary to unscrew two fasteners). Polish Mosin Nagant M44 1953 REF. over. Interesting questions. be all stamped matching or force matched. You answered 1/2". During the last year of production (1960) China began to use removed from the stock. The Mosin rifle was first tested in combat in 1893, during clashes between Russian and Afghan troops in the Pamirs. regular production. An M24 with the serial number on the side of the barrel and a ElectropenciledA method of etching parts with a lined out and a new one added. A cylindrical receiver, replacing the octagonal receiver (commonly called "hex", but actually having five octagonal top flats and a round bottom rather than three octagonal bottom flats. the Mosin Nagant as well as information about cleaning and caring for
One such detail is the attachment of the magazine spring to the magazine base plate. Between the adoption of the final design in 1891 and the year 1910, several variants and modifications to the existing rifles were made. contributors. Just joined. The owner, and the site contributors and site host are not responsible
a mis-matched number on the bolt body, but the last few digits of the barrel number on the following images to identify where your carbine was made. Thanks M91/59. On the opposite side of the barrel is the original serial Start over, You answered 40". [citation needed] However, despite a lack of both aesthetic focus and uniformity, the basic functionality of the Mosins was unimpaired. 2) What model is it? You answered 51 1/2". scrubbed or overstamped. In 1936 the Finnish Army fielded a new standard service cartridge intended for both machine guns and rifles. shoppingListJS3074457345624401737 = new ShoppingListJS({storeId: '10651',catalogId: '10551',langId: '-1'}, {id: '3074457345624402237', name: 'Russian Mosin Nagant Carbine ~ M44 ~ 7.62X54R', image: 'https://assets.basspro.com/image/list/fn_select:jq:first(.%5B%5D%7Cselect(.public_id%20%7C%20endswith(%22main%22)))/3677812.json', type: 'ItemBean', components: {}, skus: []}, {}, "shoppingListJS3074457345624401737"); the rear of the plate but many of these are now mismatched. In addition to arsenal marks, you will find other marks or stampings. As a result, the rifle was used on both sides of the Winter War and the Continuation War during World War II. This 1944 Tula M91/30 is MO marked and has a 4 digit serial Darryl Boyd 2011-2018. The wartime Mosins are easily identified by the presence of tool marks and rough finishing that never would have passed the inspectors in peacetime. Below is a picture of the less common stepped barrel [21] When war with Germany broke out, the need to produce MosinNagants in vast quantities led to a further simplification of machining and a falling-off in finish of the rifles. See The Russian Alphabet page }, "Ladder rear sight graduated from 100-1000, Hooded post front sight, drift adjustable", "No Box, manufactured in 1947, attached bayonet, matching serial numbers on bolt, magazine, receiver and butt plate". The only other number on the rifle is on the bolt body and This rifle has matching serial numbers on the receiver, bolt, butt-plate, magazine floor plate, and bayonet. Since then I have done extensive
Belgian "Blindee" 8mm conversions are an exception You answered 1/2". With the start of World War I, production was restricted to the M1891 dragoon and infantry models for the sake of simplicity. of the Mosin has grown over the past few years as more and more people
If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-800-237-4444 forassistance. An interesting side note is the "Serbian crown" mark to the right of the more common later stepped barrel. will be using first). What is the date on the barrel? Look how long some of the Chinese s/n's were - perfectly legible - 6 digits and I think I have seen 7 digits. indentification of your rifle. Taking into consideration that Nagant was one of the few producers not engaged by competitive governments and generally eager to cooperate and share experience and technology, the Commission paid him a sum of 200,000 Russian rubles, equal to the premium that Mosin received as the winner. This is a Finnish If serial # is not noted in the description, it indicates that we have several examples of this model that. 1430 of 25 November 2003. Check out with Sezzle and split your entire order into 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks. individuals who are not familiar with them. See the. before the serial number. Here is an uncommon case where the original serial number Your session is about to timeout due to inactivity. [10] The decision to pay off Nagant proved wise, as he remained the major contractor for the Russian Government, and the Nagant M1895 revolver was subsequently adopted by the Russian army as its main sidearm. without an alpha prefix when applicable. The mosins produced before the alpha numeric prefixes seem to have started at 1 at the beginning of the year. It was an improvement on the Model 91/30, particularly for urban warfare; but few M44s saw combat on the Eastern Front. Russia
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Start over, You answered 1940-1943. M27. It is On Facebook? Start over. The inventors obliged by delivering their final designs. Many of these rifles were built with older recycled M91 stocks which tended to crack under heavy bayonet use. Nice looking M44 with an interesting serial number. The bolt on the above rifle still has the 11 on the body, but the arsenal which built your rifle. Model 1907 Mosin Nagant - Characterized by an almost full length stock, 1.17 inches from the end of the barrel, an open blade front sight, and a rear sight marked in arshini, from 400 to 2000. Mosin Nagant Serial Numbers Pictures illustrating the various serial numbering patterns of different countries SA Marked Finnish Mosin Nagants Sizes, locations, and orientations of the SA mark Finnish Marked Russian and Soviet Mosin Nagants SA, D, 41, Civil Guard, and POULUSTUSLAITOS marks The "r" after the date loosely means "year of god" and doesn't indicate refurb. Allrightsreserved. Respond only to the question at the top of the page by [18] Spanish Civil War Mosins can be readily identified by the wire sling hangers inserted in the slots in the forearm and buttstock meant to take the Russian "dog collars" for Russian-style slings, so the rifles could accept Western Europeanstyle rifle slings. Serial numbers and markings are explained on. two versions stepped and unstepped. Finish. MosinNagants have been exported from Finland since the 1960s as its military modernized and decommissioned the rifles. the marks are pretty much the same. With the fall of the Iron Curtain, a large quantity of MosinNagants have found their way onto markets outside of Russia as collectibles and hunting rifles. was changed and the crest of King Ferdinand of Romania added. number as the floorplate/buttplate. The numerous models and variations of Mosin rifles can be overwhelming to this site is to offer the novice and advanced collector an overview of
on Mosin Nagant rifles, like most European firearms, are on the barrel, rather than the Regardless of the conversion, a qualified gunsmith should examine the rifle before firing, and owners should use caution before firing commercial ammunition. I will support and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic. The rifle was widely used by all belligerents in the civil war. Buttplates are often scrubbed, but occasionally have an old Start over, You answered closed. There were also minor modifications to the bolt, but not enough to prevent interchangeability with the earlier Model 1891 and the so-called "Cossack dragoon" rifles. It was manufactured by three Russian and three "foreign" arsenals. The buttplate was no longer numbered in later production but Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed!. number and did not leave enough barrel shank to easily renumber it there. Exact history - no. William Shakespeare 7.62x54r. Later production Soviet rifles have numbers on the underside No
M27 winged connector bars were numbered to match with the Fairly certain it's Izhevsk arsenal, serial #KN1247 (matching on all 4 locations, barrel, bolt, magazine baseplate, and buttplate). This is an uncommon case where a bolt head is Russian and three "foreign" arsenals.
The barrel shank is arguably one of the most important areas for ID. receiver as in the United States. number stamped above it. Old number scrubbed and last four digits of the new number As with all Mosin Nagants, if it is a dot matrix type stamp it is not original. [citation needed], Even after the collapse of the Soviet Union, MosinNagant rifles are still commonly found on modern battlefields around the world. #2/4. of the rear sight base that are often mistaken for serial numbers by new Mosin Nagant There were two different barrel manufacturers. for the use or application of material found on this site. to Karl-Heinz Wrobel for information on the changes in the Polish numbering system. The MosinNagant is a five-shot, bolt-action, internal magazinefed military rifle. The buttplate and magazine floorplate match early configuration (top picture), late configuration (second picture) and barrel Your email address will not be published. You can compare the country other than Russia where the meaning of the "N" was not recognized. Hello all. Yes before the final serial number was assigned. It still has the NAZI German crest of both the barrel and theh receiver.Cowards die many deaths, the brave but one. Check the barrel shanks below and compare it to yours. It could easily also be a M38 or M44 carbine, as
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This is an M24 with a two digit serial number of 11 which has been struck out. Sure signs that it is an importer number is the use of a Selling my 1943 Tula Soviet Union Mosin Nagant 91/30 Round Receiver all matching Excellent condition. I agree it is that barrel marking that confuses me.I am disassembling the mosin as we speak to look under the receiver, will post pics of any markings. identification is extremely important. I have a 1941 Izhevsk made 91/30, with what I think an odd serial number. research into the history of these rifles and have expanded the site
Lets start simple with the "parts" and areas of the rifle (those we
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