" in rectangular" military repsentative final acceptance marking. information on import marks by various companies over the years, Finnish Marked Russian and Soviet Unlike the 07, 38, 91/38 and 91/59 this carbine is fitted with a side folding bayonet. letters are initials of chied military representative . (I.Litichevskiy). letters in a circle - quality control department marking (stamped twice). After the Estonian War of Independence, Estonia had around 120,000 M/1891s in stock, later the Kaitseliit, the Estonian national guard, received some Finnish M28/30 rifles, a few modernised variants were also made by the Estonian Armory; Most Finnish Rifles were assembled by SAKO, Tikkakoski Oy, or VKT (Valtion Kivritehdas, State Rifle Factory, after the wars part of Valtion Metallitehtaat (Valmet), State Metalworks). you feel there is use of a copyrighted photo, contact the owner and The chart itself was enclosed in a handbook that explained each of the 16 segments of the chart. 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]. Copyright Darryl Boyd 2011 - [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. Darryl Boyd 2011-2018. Model 1944 Mosin Nagant - Manufactured by Russia during and after WWII, Hungary, Poland, and Romania after the war. 1 in circle marking - personal marking of the shooter who was responsible for the accuracy test. site, the persons that submitted them, or are in the public domain. [19] Hyh did not use a scope on his Mosin. Capturing large numbers of newer Mosin-Nagant M91/30 rifles, Finland began a rebuilding program for the worst of their new supply. They are all used and have used marks. Make: Mosin Nagant by Sako of Finland. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. It is interesting to note that before 1943, these markings were stamped this way only on Izhevsk rifles/carbines, Tula rifles had stamps only on stocks. Until 1937 the quality control department was accountable to the general administration of the weapon factories, and not to the factory director. In addition to owner and action will be taken. Sample of factory matching serial numbers. It was supplied together with a model of the cartridge and bullet but without the primer and the smokeless powder. 1943, M39 From M91 [13], The Russo-Japanese War (19041905) was the rifle's first major conflict. Commonly these marks can be seen onbolt heads, receivers, bayonets. The miscellaneous markings on mosins are usually location of manufacture of the individual part, proof markings, inspection markings and acceptance markings for various reasons. Click Here for Full-Size. This was used since mid 1943 at the Izhevsk factory instead of paper cards, whichwere used earlier. An "02" stamp on every component of the rifle, identifying it as manufactured in Hungary. One of the most famous markings of this kind is the so called "sniper" marking. Those markings are O and letters in a circle (but not those that are stamped on the barrel shank), these markingsmean "" (tested) and "" (pressure). Military representatives controlled quality of the produced firearms/parts. The stock comb was a typical area for these markings, during the postwar refurbishment process similar markings were placed there. Finnish MosinNagants were produced by SAKO, Tikkakoski, and VKT, with some using barrels imported from Switzerland and Germany. During the earlier period, since 1919, Izhevsk used a "wheat with hammer and sickle" stamp on the barrel shank, receiver, and stock. Multiple available and the picture is representative. Numbers on receiver, bolt, butt plate and floor plate all match. "O in circle" and "K in circle" markings are missing, serial number range is atypical for 1941 (letter prefix is missing). These are Russian made M91/30 Mosin Nagant Rifle 7.62x54r caliber, 5 round Bolt Action. arsenal marks, you will find other marks or 1944 dated hexagonal receiver, adjustable sights with the rear being a folding type and the front having protecting ears. Use ofrecycled receivers is widely known, but other parts were reused as well. The imperial pattern "bow and arrow" emblem was used as a part of the big factory emblem and as a small emblem. 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Steel lot number on the receiver. Mosin Nagant Dragoon Lower/Rear One Piece Barrel Band, *Good to Very Good* $19.75. The more Known officially as the 3-line rifle M1891[citation needed] and informally in Russia and former Soviet Union as Mosin's rifle (Russian: , ISO 9: vintovka Mosina), it is primarily found chambered for its original 7.6254mmR cartridge. The markings are found on M91/30, M38, M44, and M91/59 Mosin Nagants and M1895 Nagant revolvers. This marking was used in. 1922, M91/30 1930 - 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. All photos that are not credited are property of this Barrels were stamped with "sniper" marking before first shot was made from them, marking indicates only higher accuracy during production. Izhevsk factory military representative final acceptance markings and periods when they were used, Tula factory military representative final acceptance markings and periods when they were used. As you have learned, the generally accepted short name for Mosin Nagant rifles is Mosin. This link has already been discovered for the majority of production periods. have changed over the years. So far noneof the documents about their designation have been found. In 1928 the receiver stamp was eliminated, Imperial pattern small hammermarkings on smaller parts and big hammer marking onthe stock were changed to "star" (smaller parts) & "arrow in star" (stock and barrel) markings. Cheers! It is not interchangeable with other Mosins. Henceforth, the new Bolshevik government of Vladimir Lenin cancelled payments to the American companies manufacturing the MosinNagant (Russia had not paid for the order at any time throughout the Great War). Socket bayonet for use with the 7.62 mm. This was done so that quality control department workers and military representatives were able to find out who was responsible for a defective part or incorrect assembly. This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 03:26. " in circle" military repsentative final acceptance marking. In some ways, the astronomical prices of Garands, Mausers, and Enfields generated an increased demand for WWII-era pieces by younger collectors. In addition to arsenal marks, you will find other marks or stampings. 24. On the left - 1918-1928 type, in the middle - 1928-1940 type, on the right - 1942-1944 period. Some rifles have different dates on the barrel shank because the receiver was attached to the barrel when it was not dated. identifying the acceptance and proof marks as 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). So, let's take a look at some of the factors that . The Russian Imperial Army adopted the Mosin-Nagant bolt action rifle in 1891 under the designation 3-Line Rifle Model 1891.It was developed by Captain Ivanovich Mosin of the Russian Imperial Army with design improvements made by firearms designer Leon Nagant of Belgium. VT." and "M39 FINLAND 7.62X54R". In. These are all of the remaining M39 rifles that we had in our warehouse. 1926, M91/30 1930 - The American made Mosin Nagant rifles are a unique piece of firearms history. It was introduced in small scale into production in 1938 (trials were made even earlier then that, since 1930), it was unclear how long the service life and durability of such rifles will be, so they required a special marking. Import marked "C.A.I., Georgia, VT" on left of receiver. The hammer and sickle indicates this example was made at Izhvesk armory. Sestroryetsk Arrow and date (3 digit post 1900) Tang. Between the adoption of the final design in 1891 and the year 1910, several variants and modifications to the existing rifles were made. Production began in 1892 at the ordnance factories of Tula Arsenal, Izhevsk Arsenal and at Sestroryetsk Arsenal. of marks from a variety of origins, Mosin Nagant Import MarksPictures and In 1928 thestamping onthe receiver was eliminated, the stamp onthe stock was modified, circular . letters were added (Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic). Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for calculating used Values. Often the meaning is unknown even to the most, knowledgeable researchers. Location for : Izhevsk - post 1935/1936 period, Tula - 1942 -1944. The main goal of the black powder pressure test was to find hidden defects inside the steel structure, it provided very high pressure, which showed hidden defects. It is functionally identical to the more ubiquitous 91/30, but due to a reduced barrel length of 8 inches, its accuracy is lacking in comparison to its older counterpart. Mosin-Nagant M44 arsenal markings. In interviews Hyh gave before his death, he said that the scope and mount designed by the Soviets required the shooter to expose himself too much and raise his head too high, increasing the chances of being spotted by the enemy. - 1935, M39 1940 - In 19351936, the 91/30 was again modified, this time to lower production time. Circle U -- unknown Russian mark. This effort led to the development of the Model 91/30 rifle, which was based on the design of the original dragoon version. SA Marked Finnish Mosin Nagants Sizes, locations, and orientations of the SA mark. behind the rear sight. In addition to the overhaul of used rifles, factories used some recycled parts in production. Sestroryetsk Arrow and date (2 digit pre 1900) Tang. The M/28-57 was a biathlon 7.62x54mm version. 1918, M91 1918 - forward of the top of the receiver and right There exist a number of proof marks, that definitelyrepresent the same idea (something different about the construction compared to aregular rifle), but which exact meaning is unknown. Samples of Tula factory quality control proof marks. 1944, Photos courtesy of Like the Mauser, the Mosin uses a blade ejector mounted in the receiver. Installation of slot-type sling mounts to replace the more traditional swivels. Special thanks to Empire I believe the [\] mark is the only one that we know anything about. Training rifle mark. As a result, the rifle was used on both sides of the Winter War and the Continuation War during World War II. without the written permission of the owner and the various site 1942, M27 1932, 1934 The test with two strengthened cartridges was introduced in 1922 (the earlier period will require further, more detailed research). In addition, scopes tended to reflect sunlight when moved side to side, which gave away a sniper's position.[20]. The commission initially voted 14 to 10 to approve Mosin's rifle. This location for these kind of markings was used in the late 1930's by Izhevsk. 1938 Izhevsk M91/30, photo courtesy of Ryan Elliott. Serial Number: 42952 Design: Ex Dragoon Russian M91/30 Mosin Nagant bolt action rifle. including their country of origin when known, Mosin Nagant Serial NumbersPictures illustrating photos, or information from this site may be used In 1889 Tsar Alexander III ordered the Russian army to meet or exceed European standards in rifle developments with "rifles of reduced caliber and cartridges with smokeless powder. During the earlier period, since 1919, Izhevsk used a "wheat with hammer and sickle" stamp on the barrel shank, receiver, and stock. At the moment documents that verify this for sure havenot been discovered. One, a 203-grain softpoint load at about 2,200 fps, impacted precisely on point of aim. 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. Later this was done by repair depots of the Main Artillery Directorate. The M/56 was an experimental 7.62x39mm version of the Mosin Nagant. The M1891/30 was Soviet Russia's standard service rifle during the Second World War. Care must be taken not to misinterpret it as 1944. Finland. In 1941 Izhevsk switched to mass production of barrels with button rifling (mainly for carbines), so in 1941 made carbines this marking is very common. During the Russian Civil War, infantry and dragoon versions were still in production, though in dramatically reduced numbers. Condition can rate from excellent to abused. Quality control markings at both factories are quite varied and were different in different production years. It used the same cartridge and action as other Mosins, but the barrel was shortened by 21.6cm (8.5in) to bring the weapon down to an overall length of 101.6cm (40.0in), with the forearm shortened in proportion. M1891/30 Mosin-Nagant rifle. Unknown Tula factory markings (1935-1940), On the left - marking on aTula M44 carbine (courtesy of James Minardi) , in the middle - Izhevsk issued rifle, onthe right - training-fighting rifle (courtesy of Dave Phillips), Markings of anIzhevsk rifle built with use of the recycled parts. Samples of Tula factory quality control proof marks on the stock. 1941 -- This is placed here as an example of the date 1941 as stamped by Finland. Photo courtesy of Ryan Elliott. When trials concluded in 1891, the evaluators were split in their assessment. 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. # Box symbol 554. This example is typical of crude wartime production, with heavy tool marks. TheTula factory did not use that marking and did not have its own. Sometimes the letter was added (, means "", "Chief department"). Steel lot number onthe barrel. However, some 1929 rifles can still have the old pattern logo. Year of Manufacture: 1941. In assembling M39 rifles, Finnish armorers re-used "hex" receivers that dated back as far as 1891. During further machining, the powder test marking, which was a " in a circle", was machined off, and stamped again after barrel machining was complete. All rifles before 1938 had serial numbers consisting only of numbers, no letters. Remaining rifles were used for the training of U.S. Army troops. Izhevsk black powder test markings arebigger, Tula markings are much smaller. These CH letterscan be seen in two sizes - smaller and bigger (smaller size is typical for 1944). inspectors used their own unique stamps in Onthe left - pre 1934 single letter/number marking, the rest are 1934 and later proofmarks. for the use or application of material found on this site. Rifle . The owner, the site host or any locations, and orientations of the SA mark, Finnish Marked Russian and Soviet Nagant's legal dispute. These include the date, serial It's actually a clear Izhevsk stamp on top. authenticity or misuse of the site content or material found on the [10][clarification needed] 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. 1926, Cossack 1894 - Early production 91/30s (from 1930 to 1936) and converted Dragoon rifles retained the octagonal receiver. many cases. Regardless of the conversion, a qualified gunsmith should examine the rifle before firing, and owners should use caution before firing commercial ammunition. The Mosin PU sniper rifle was built by two primary Russian arsenals, Tula and Izhevsk, and most true World War II-era PU sniper rifles were turned out from 1942 to 1944. Allows armorer to verify that front sighthas not been altered in the field. The sight measurements were converted from arshins to meters; and the front sight blade was replaced by a hooded post front sight less susceptible to being knocked out of alignment. It is one of the most mass-produced military bolt-action rifles in history, with over 37 million units produced since 1891. On the left - prewar Tula marking, in the middle - smaller and bigger factory #536 Tula marking, onthe right - 1942 and later Izhevsk marking. There is collector interest in the MosinNagant family of rifles, and they are popular with hobby shooters and hunters. They mean that a riflepart was tested usingdevices administratingpressure or flexibility tests. M39 Finnish Mosin Nagant Rifle, Various Manufactures, 5 Round Bolt Action, Surplus, 7.62x54r Caliber. in diamond - personal marking of the quality department chief, this was stamped since at least 1938 (later, in 1938-1940, an H in a diamond was used). Copyright These countries are now unloading most of their surplus 7.62x54r ammo here in the US of A. Though I am perplexed by the serial numbers, I do know it is a Tula made in 1942. 2015 Marvel Comics Spider-Man and the X-Men #1. the various serial numbering patterns of different countries, SA Marked Finnish Mosin Nagants Sizes, Model: 1939 (M39) Serial Number: 201912. Onthe bolt cocking piece , they were onthe rear side of the cocking knob, and so on. The OO marking was replaced with an "O in circle marking"in very early 1930's. ], Tsypkin G. V. Ethiopia in the anti-colonial wars. Non refurbished factory original condition rifle. Hex receiver with the early (1916-1926) Izhevsk markings in Cyrillic script. It was adapted for sniper use by adding a telescope. Often the meaning is unknown even to the most knowledgeable researchers. the arsenal the weapon was produced in and Most of these have ended up as inexpensive surplus for Western nations. Placement of the main factory markings. Mosin Nagant 91/30 serial, markings and other things of interest. The Mosin Nagant rifle is very popular among shooters because of it's cheap price, and even cheaper ammo. In. Later, more and more rifles and carbines were issued with button rifled barrels, they showed good performance, and they were not stamped as much as earlier. Although entire regiments . A license-built version of the Soviet M1944 Mosin-Nagant carbine for the People's Liberation Army (PLA), it only saw Chinese service for a few years as it had already been superseded by the SKS and AK-47 when it was introduced. Each factory had their own locations for the majority of operational markings, they were not the same. Guns International Advertising Policy GunsInternational.com is the #1 Gun Classified website that brings gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together through classifed advertising of guns, gun related items and services for sale online. The demand of used MOSIN NAGANT rifle's has fallen 98 units over the past 12 months. It is a 1919 dated receiver, which rules out any arsenals except Izhevsk and Tula. 1919, M91 1919 - Russia/USSR Mosin Nagant. On the left - Izhevsk bigger size " in circle" marking, on the right - smaller Tula marking, On the left - early VD cartridge test "Y in circle" marking, in the middle - marking stamped onthe bottom of the barrel shank, onthe right - 1941 and later bigger size marking, Assembled rifles passed through two further tests. 1928, M28 1928 - Certain Mosin Nagants can be much more valuable than the run-of -the- mill, gun show rifle. There is a rumor that there were a few 1943 Tula made M44's but I have never seen one in person. Poland, Hungary, Romania, China, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Marks of varying rarity, including their country of origin when known, Pictures illustrating the various serial numbering patterns of, Sizes, locations, and orientations of the SA, Pictures, data and information on this mark with a sortable data table, Pictures and information on import marks by various companies over the years, Do not sell or share my personal information, Finnish Marked Russian and Soviet Mosin Nagants. One such detail is the attachment of the magazine spring to the magazine base plate. Poland, China T-53. Their use in Afghanistan continued on well into the 1990s and the early 21st century by Northern Alliance forces. Rifles from this program are valuable collectibles. WTB - 23" Vepr in 7.62x54r. Serial Number: 63270 Design: Ex Dragoon M91/30 Mosin Nagant bolt action rifle. Several companies also make scope mounts for pistol scopes that can be mounted to the rear sight of the Model 91/30 without drilling or tapping.

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