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Mosin Nagant Rifle Identification Gu Mosin nagant rifle identification gu Continue Mosin Nagant Rifle Model Identification Guide All Content 7.62x54r.net Numerous models and variations of mosin rifle can be overwhelming for a new collector. Many times they are incorrectly labeled by dealers, pawnshops and persons who are not familiar with them. When rarities can range from hundreds of pieces made to millions and the cost can range from less than $100 to more than $500 proper identification is extremely important. We hope that this tool will be useful in sorting these fascinating parts of the story. Please keep in mind that there are literally hundreds of variations and it is impossible to determine all the nuances with this guide. It would seem minor markings can drastically change the rarity and cost of the rifle and further research is encouraged. Answer only the question at the top of the page by clicking on the correct answer and you will be taken to the next question for the final indentation of your rifle. The answer for each model is related to the corresponding page in the Mosin Nagant Models section, which has more information. Start with that. How long is your rifle? 51 1/2 48 1/2 46 1/240 You answered 51 1/2. What's the date on the barrel? 1891-1925 1926-1927 1940-1943 No date You answered 1891-1925. This is the Russian M91, the original design of Mosin Nagant. It was produced by three Russian and three foreign arsenals. Below are examples of early configuration (top image), late configuration (second image) and barrel markings. Although the exact logos change over the years, you can compare the following images to determine the arsenal that built the rifle. Start with Chatellerault (French) Tula (Russian) Izhevsk (Russian) Sestroryetsk (Russian) New England Westinghouse (United States) Remington Armory (United States) You responded 1926-1927 or Tikkakoski logo. This is an early Finnish M91 with a barrel produced by Tikkakoski. There are two versions stepped up and unstepped. Below is a photograph of a less common barrel found on a 1927 rifle. Start with you answered 1940-1943. This is the late Finnish M91. There were three different barrel producers. You can compare the following images to determine where the barrel of the rifle was made. Start behind the barrel of Tikkakoski (Finland) VKT barrel (Finland) B barrel (Belgium) You answered no date. Which of these signs is on camera? Early Finnish Civil Guard Logo P-series marking the Tikkakoski Logo You responded to the Civil Guard. This is a Finnish M24 or Lotta rifle. Does your rifle have that mark on the right side of the camera? Yes No you answered in the affirmative. Your M24 barrel was made in Switzterland SIG. There are two versions stepped up and unstepped. Below is a picture of the more common later stepped barrel. Start with the fact that you said no. Your barrel M24 and is tagged Bohler-Stahl at the bottom and can only be seen when the barrel is removed from the stock. Here's the image marking. Start by saying that you answered the P-Series. This is a Finnish model known as the P-25, P-26, or P-27. These are the Russian M91 with all the chamber markings washed from the barrel, and the liner installed inside the barrel. Start with you answered 48 1/2 . What is the back page style of the sight? The curved apartment you answered curved. It's a Russian-Soviet dragoon or a Cossack. They were made by Tula and Izhevskaya. Below are examples of early configuration (top image), late configuration (second image) and barrel markings. Start over Tula Izhevsk Izhevsk Cossack You answered the apartment. This is the M91/30, which was built by several countries. Compare the markings below to determine where your rifle came from. Start with you answered 46 1/2 . What is the back page style of the sight? The curved apartment you answered curved. What style is the nose cover? Open from above Closed from above you answered open. This is the Finnish M28. There were two different barrel producers. You can compare the following images to determine where the barrel of the rifle was made. Start with tikkakoski (Finland) SIG (Switzerland) sign below the wooden line you answered closed. This is the Finnish M27. There were two different barrel producers. You can compare the following images to determine where the barrel of the rifle was made. Start with Tikkakoski (Finland) VCT (Finland) You answered smoothly. How far is the front sight from the muzzle? Approximately 1/2 Approximately 1 You answered 1/2 . This is the Finnish M28/30. This is the evolution of the M28 and the precursor to the M39. Below is a photo. Start with the fact that you answered 1. This is the Finnish M39. There are six main variations. You can compare the following images to determine what type you have. Start with VKT Sako Sako /SkY B Tikka No maker / Late date You answered 40 . Does he have a folding bayonet, as in the picture below? Yes No you answered in the affirmative. It's the M44 or T53. They were built on two Soviet arsenals and four foreign countries. You can compare the following images to determine where your carbine was made. Start with the fact that you said no. What is the width of the front sight base? Approximately 1/2 About 3/4 you answered 1/2. What type of rear-leaf of the sight does it have? Long Short You answered long. This is the Soviet M91/59. It's a shortening of the M91/30 and there are three options like the look below. Start over Izhevsk M91/59 Tula M91/59 Sanitized M91/59 You responded briefly. This is the Soviet M38. It was placed on two arsenals. Below are examples of barrel markings. Start over Izhevsk M38 Tula M38 You answered 3/4. This is the Soviet M91/38. This is a reduction of the Russian M91 and there are three main variations like the look below. Start over Izhevsk M91/38 Tula M91/38 Sestroretsk M91/38 All Image copyright 7.62x54r.net Mosin redirects here. For other purposes see Five Shots, Bolt Action Military Rifle This article includes a list of common references, but it remains largely unverified because it does not have sufficient relevant in-line quotes. Please help improve this article by entering more accurate quotes. (April 2009) (Find out how and when to remove this message template) Type of service rifleSniper rifle (only rifles) 3-line rifle M1891/Mosin-Nagant TypeService rifleSniper rifle (rifle only)Place of originRussian EmpireService historyIn service1891-presentUsedSee UsersWarsPhilippine RevolutionFirst Italo-Ethiopian WarRussian-Japanese WarFirst Balkan Wars1/411 Civil WarRussian Civil WarPao-Soviet WarTurk WarOurit war For independenceTherain expeditionThe Chinese-Japanese Civil WarThe second Sino-Japanese warSoviet-Japanese border conflictWinestePereWarth Indo-Chinese WarCobita War 1956-1-Yemeni Civil War2-China-Indian WarSaotnam Civil WarWuitna Civil WarCambodian-Vietnam WarTay-Lao Border WarTay-Lao Border WarAfgan Civil WarSoviet-Afghan WarTuareg Uprising (1990-1995)Yugoslav WarsGeorgonian Civil War (First and Second Chechen WarsWarman) in AfghanistanIrk WarRusso-Georgian War (quoted in Syria) needed the Syrian civil war , Emil Nagant. Developed1891ManufacturerTula, Izhevsk, Sestroretsk, Manufacture Nationale d'Armes de Chatellero, Remington, New England Westinghouse, Radom, Kugir, with other Hungarian, Finnish and Chinese variants. Produced1891–1965No. built~37,000,000 (Russia/Soviet Union)[citation needed]Variantssee VariantsSpecificationsMass4 kg (8.8 lb) (M91/30)3.4 kg (7.5 lb) (M38)4.1 kg (9.0 lb) (M44)Length1,232 mm (48.5 in) (M91/30)1,013 mm (39.9 in) (carbines)Barrel length730 mm (29 in) (M91/30)514 mm (20.2 in) (carbines)Cartridge7.62×54mmR (aka 7.62 Russian)7.62×53mmR (Finnish variants only)7.92×57mm Mauser (Polish variants & German captures)8×50mmR Mannlicher (Austrian capture)ActionBolt actionRate of fireVariableMuzzle velocityLight ball, ~ 865 m/s (2,838 ft/s) rifle ~ 800 m/s (2,625 ft/s) carbine. Effective range of 500 m (550 yards), 800 m (875 yards with optics) Feed system5-round inaluniible log, loaded individually or with 5-round stripper clips. AttractionsReir: staircase, prepared from 100m to 2000m (M91/30) and 100m to 1000m (M38 and M44); Front: Hooded stationary pole (drift adjustable) PU 3.5 and PEM sight also installed 3-line rifle M1891 (Russian: No 1891, tryokhlineynaya vintovka obraztsa 1891 goda), colloquially known in the West as and in Russia, as a rifle Mosina (Russian: Zakharova, ISO 9: Mosin's Rifle), it is a five-shot, bolt- action, internal magazine-fed, military rifle, developed from 1882 to 1891, and used by the armed forces of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and various other nations. It is one of the most massive military bolt-action rifles in history with over 37 million units that have been made since its inception in 1891, and despite its age, it has been used in various conflicts around the world to the present day. First of all it is found chambered for its original cartridge 7.62×54mmR. History Of the Original Design and Tests During the Russo-Ottoman War of 1877-1878, Russian troops armed mainly with Berdan disposable rifles suffered heavy losses against Turkish troops equipped with Winchester repeating rifles, especially in the bloody siege of Pleven. This showed Russian commanders the need to modernize the army's general infantry armament. Various weapons were purchased and tested by the Russian Ministry of Defense's GAU, and in 1889 the Lebel M1886 was obtained through semi-official channels from France.
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