before the serial number. You answered 1/2". Civil Guard District number on the receiver which is struck out. Search Shopping Cart. Many times they are mislabeled by dealers, pawn shops, and [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. Please refine your selection. It was supplied together with a model of the cartridge and bullet but without the primer and the smokeless powder. number. "Barrel Shank" area. The author's Mosin-Nagant rifle was featured in the NRA's "American Rifleman" television show about the "Guns of 1914" that aired in 2014. over, You answered "P-Series". The Finns also manufactured two-piece "finger splice" stocks for their MosinNagant rifles.[17]. The Finnish Issue Of The Mosin Nagant Model 91/30 (1891/1930) Rifle. Year stamps are quite visible. To confuse enemys that will try and determine production levels by observing serial numbers on captured rifles the Soviets swapped numbers around. They may have skipped those steps in '42 given that it was do or die time for the USSR. Really ? How far is the front sight from the muzzle? Once they introduced the Cyrillic letter prefix that should have been enough to guarantee a unique serial number for several years without repeating the prefix. The bolt on the above rifle still has the 11 on the body, but Seems like I remember reading they started over each year on the older ones. 1932 Tula M91/30, serial number 94015. Cyrillic prefix lined out and a new three digit number stamped above it. the Mosin Nagant as well as information about cleaning and caring for The gun store down the road from me has a '42 Izzy that would be a nice bookend to your Tula. District number on the barrel. speculation. As for the arsenal marks, Tula is a star, Izhevsk is a triangle with a lightning bolt. ], Tsypkin G. V. Ethiopia in the anti-colonial wars. Seemingly minor markings can drastically change the rarity and value of a rifle and I think each arsenal started at #1 or some low number each year. the original serial number left intact. MosinNagant rifles and carbines saw service on many fronts of the Cold War, from Korea and Vietnam to Afghanistan and along the Iron Curtain in Europe. The '42 Izzy is blonde. serialed parts have stamped (as opposed to electropenciled) numbers with alpha 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. dedicated to the idea of preserving these historic military firearms. Remaining rifles were used for the training of U.S. Army troops. Mosin Nagant Serial Numbers - 62x54r.net Electropenciled A method of etching parts with a serial number which was often used during refurbishment. They made most of the other parts. date, You answered 1891-1925. The barrel length was shortened by 7cm (2.8in). Compare the markings below to determine where your rifle came from. We have been entrusted with these historic treasures so we have a "displaySequence" : "81199075", early configuration (top picture), late configuration (second picture) and barrel France's arsenal Chatelleraul. So, for example, could you have a 1942 Mosin Nagant 91/30 with a serial number of 1234 and a 1944 Mosin Nagant 91/30 with a serial number of 1234. Mosin rifles like Finland's Tikkakoski (Tikka),VKT ( Valmet), and Sako, MatchingA rifle with all four serialed parts numbers were four digit with a zero at the beginning of the number if required. Mosin Nagant 91/30 rifles were well-marked by the armories that cranked them out by the millions. Please keep in mind that there are literally Below is a picture of the less common stepped barrel You can make your first post here! secondary serialed parts (bolt, floorplate, or buttplate) numbered differently than the You answered 1891-1925. If serial # is not noted in the description, it indicates that we have several examples of this model that. Start over, You answered 3/4". No Can you get me a photo of it when you get a chance? from the Balkans (seldom matching). "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." It also has the "N" prefix which is not usually If your order it less than $25, you can use the remaining balance on another order by choosing to Redeem CLUB Points area within checkout. There are others that made parts for https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tv77pkv7g4f58c2/AACnnNQbMdi9l1AyFcnbNCe4a?dl=0, Wilderness Survival, Hiking and Camping Forum. Their use in Afghanistan continued on well into the 1990s and the early 21st century by Northern Alliance forces. The mosins produced before the alpha numeric prefixes seem to have started at 1 at the beginning of the year. Later production Soviet rifles have numbers on the underside does it have? Below are examples of the barrel markings. Anyone know of a website that has Mosin Nagant serial #'s listed. Many of these weapons were sold to Finland in the 1920s. country other than Russia where the meaning of the "N" was not recognized. will start with "who made my rifle?" The bolt turns fully and appears to lock with the serial number facing . overstamped. The Russian But I have heard that this is not always the case. The The only other number on the rifle is on the bolt body and Exact history - no. The barrel shank is arguably one of the most important areas for ID. This new cartridge was loaded with a new bullet designed in 1934the D-166, which had a nominal diameter of .310. serial numbered parts. In 1924, following the victory of the Red Army, a committee was established to modernize the rifle, which had by then been in service for over three decades. by BubbaDX Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:20 pm, Post Since then I have done extensive Most of these have ended up as inexpensive surplus for Western nations. "ItemThumbnailImage" : "https://assets.basspro.com/image/list/fn_select:jq:first(.%5B%5D%7Cselect(.public_id%20%7C%20endswith(%22main%22)))/3677812.json?$Prod_PLPThumb$" In Russia the Mosin-Nagant action has been used to produce a limited number of commercial rifles, the most famous are the Vostok brand target rifles exported in Europe in the 1960s and 1970s chambered in the standard 7.6254mmR round and in 6.554mmR, a necked-down version of the original cartridge designed for long range target shooting. See the. Check out with Sezzle and split your entire order into 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks. M91/59. It is a Czech M91/38 cut down from picture. You can contact Customer Service by calling 800-300-1723. number. American produced m91s varied between manufacturers. [13], The Russo-Japanese War (19041905) was the rifle's first major conflict. [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. ], Check out with Sezzle and split your entire order into. Yes indeed, yes indeed! Just joined. You answered 46 1/2". Please try again at a later time. 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). are found in three other locations on the majority of Mosin Nagants. this site is to offer the novice and advanced collector an overview of "Collectors Forum" - All Mosin Nagant are discussed here. sections, articles, photos, or information from this site may be used In 1936 the Finnish Army fielded a new standard service cartridge intended for both machine guns and rifles. M91/38. stamped on the bolt body. A lined out Civil Guard District number with a new District "Attributes" : { If your application was successful, you should receive your CLUB Card in the mail within 7-10 days. The trigger assembly is unique in the Romanian 91/30 and is adjustable. last 3 digits. Tikka : produced from 1930 until 1932, identified by "T" in a triangle on the top of the barrel shank. 7.62x54r. Start photos below will be a match to most of the "refurbished" Mosin Nagant out these fascinating pieces of history. This M91 has the barrel serial number divided in two parts by Military Preservation & Civilian Firearms Forums for Collectors, Post was changed and the crest of King Ferdinand of Romania added. Wrobel. If With the little bit of digging I did, I couldn't find anything like that. M91. Reviews of different Mosin Models. In addition, the rifle was distributed as aid to Republican anti-Franco forces in the Spanish Civil War. You answered 51 1/2". "buyable" : "false", advocating the preservation of all historic military firearms. Westinghouse made rifles also. found on 1927 dated rifles. Because of the use of different sizes and fonts of stamps used by Finland and As a The In essence, the M44 is an M38 with a slightly modified forearm and with a permanently mounted cruciform bayonet that folds to the right when it is not needed. further research is encouraged. it does not match either the original or new numbers on the barrel. Start over, You answered 1". Soviet arsenals and by four "foreign" countries. [citation needed] However, despite a lack of both aesthetic focus and uniformity, the basic functionality of the Mosins was unimpaired. Like the Gewehr 98, the 1891 Mosin uses two front-locking lugs to lock up the action. countries. To change your store location, you will have to go back to the firearms store selection page. The same rifles bolt with the last two digits of the serial This bolt had a new number stamped on the knob which was non-collectors have approached them with an attitude that as "military Come join the discussion about collections, gear, DIY projects, hobbies, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Mosin Nagant History Lookup Serial Number. number obliterated on the bolt number. Mosin Nagant Serial Numbers All content copyright 7.62x54r.net Marks Introduction Definitions: Matching A rifle with all four serialed parts (barrel, bolt, floorplate, and buttplate) numbered the same. This 1897 Finnish marked Dragoon also has it's serial number Finland was a Grand Duchy in the Russian Empire until 1917, so Finns had long used the MosinNagant in service with the Tsarist military. According to Lapin's book they used a 6 digit serial number and started over each year. [47], As of 2023[update], bolt on mounts make it possible to fit a modern proprietary[48] or Picatinny/Weaver rail compatible scope to the rifle without the need to drill or tap the weapon. grew out of a handful of photos several years ago that I posted to Start over, You answered 1940-1943. The wartime Mosins are easily identified by the presence of tool marks and rough finishing that never would have passed the inspectors in peacetime. bolt knob would still be considered Finn matched. There are two versions stepped and unstepped. But at least he got a rifle, a lot of them didn't. The rifle was widely used by all belligerents in the civil war. The owner, and the site contributors and site host are not responsible William Shakespeare any claims resulting from loss as a result of the accuracy or Caliber. It is one of the most mass-produced military bolt-action rifles in history, with over 37 million units produced since 1891. is a Finnish model that is known as a P-25, P-26, or P-27. on it. The first one's came from the site host or any site contributor shall not be held responsible for This is a custom built Mosin Nagant with a beautiful Mannlicher style wood stock with high montecarlo RH roll over check piece, bone grip cap, and schnabel forearm, fine line checkering 24 line/inch. This 1943 Tula M91/30 is an ex-PU sniper and similar to the You may also visit the SCW Mosin-Nagant Database page at the Gunboards.com forum. This example is a M91/30 made in 1943 and was made in the Izhevsk You will also note that there are articles identification is extremely important. by Judi and her Mosins Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:48 am, Post What style is the rear sight leaf? Maybe a stupid question, but I will ask it anyway. matching serial numbers on bolt, magazine, receiver and butt plate" $429.99. The limited sight adjustment leaves some hunters with the desire to add a scope, leading two companies to make adjustable sights for the Russian version of this rifle, Mojo and Smith-Sights. What style is the nose cap? This is an M44 or T53. So to further confuse things, could you have a Tula 91/30 with a serial number of 1234 and an Izhevsk Mosin Nagant with a serial number of 1234? a 7 digit serial number. Old number scrubbed and last four digits of the new number to Karl-Heinz Wrobel for information on the changes in the Polish numbering system. Later Soviet production such as M38s, M44s, and M91/59s which 1430 of 25 November 2003. This site is protected under US and International copyright laws. renumbering was done in Finland or not is a mystery. 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You can compare the following images to identify Remington used "No." above the serial number, which means "number" just as the "N". You answered Civil Guard. A lot of low number barrels were fitted to receivers from the previous year, probably leftover production. The M44 was a late WWII modification that was only produced in Russia from 1944-48. The front sight is a post that is not adjustable for elevation. The Finnish cartridge 7.6253mmR is a slightly modified variation of the Russian 7.6254mmR, and is considered interchangeable with 54R. Another PM 86 M91/30 has been reported numbered 437. They might start the year at serial number 4578, and switch a month later to 6723, then start with 8 a month after that. Feb 08, 2008 #3 All the numbers match. Regardless of the conversion, a qualified gunsmith should examine the rifle before firing, and owners should use caution before firing commercial ammunition. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. 3682 - Is a 1934 Izhevsk SCW number, but cant be cause it is a Tula 1942 4T 711 Barrel info which I think was added by Liberty Arms without the written permission of the owner and the various site Aug 15, 2008. An increase in urban combat led directly to the development of the Model M44 Mosin. Rifles in 6.554mmR use a necked-down 7.6254mmR cartridge and were the standard rifle of the USSR's Olympic biathlon team until the International Olympic Committee revised the rules of the event to reduce the range to 50 meters and required all competitors to use rifles chambered in .22LR. Sportsters and all Hunting Rifles Forum, For Sale, For Trade, or Want to Buy - Market Place, OT.Your "Other" Hobbies and Collections. You will need to save your CLUB card in order to purchase this item. the stock was. Check out the non-sporter preservationist group at: OOOPS. Mosin Marks Some marks are "known" marks, and some are not known at all. Start over, New England Westinghouse 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 [10], From a technical point of view the rifle that came to be called "MosinNagant" is the design proposed by Mosin as further amended by Mosin with some details borrowed from Nagant's design. by WeldonHunter Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:19 pm, Post Finland also utilized a number of captured M91 and M91/30 rifles with minimal modifications. Finland did not produce bolt bodies and all of [49][50] Also available are bolt on muzzle brakes that reduce recoil and counter muzzle rise. number and did not leave enough barrel shank to easily renumber it there. You Are Now Leaving Basspro.ca & will be directed to Basspro.com. Some details were borrowed from Nagant's design. The inventors obliged by delivering their final designs. Only since 1924 the rifle was officially named "Mosin's rifle" in the USSR, although some variants were still known only by their year of origin.[10]. Developed from 1882 to 1891, it was used by the armed forces of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and various other states. He probably got a fist full of ammo if he was lucky. the same as the rifle's serial number and should not be expected to match. No, You answered yes. Mis-matchedA rifle with one or more of the three "seo_url" : "https://www.cabelas.com/shop/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&catalogId=10551&categoryId=3074457345616957269&productId=3074457345624402237&urlLangId=-1&langId=-1&top_category=&parent_category_rn=&storeId=10651", Seller Description. 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