In the 1920's Tula used the fullname of the factory (Tula Foremost Ordnance Factory) with a star above as a part of the main logo onthe barrel shank, while the receiver was stamped with big hammer (used since 1918). 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. However, many are known and they often reveal a lot about the individual rifle. Sometimes the letter was added (, means "", "Chief department"). This effort led to the development of the Model 91/30 rifle, which was based on the design of the original dragoon version. The old range Russian range markings had been marked in left side of the rear sight and have markings 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 (indicating hundreds of arschen / arsin) - often these markings were tooled over to cancel them. An "02" stamp on every component of the rifle, identifying it as manufactured in Hungary. Marking on aTula rifle built with use of recycled parts. [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. 1922, M91/30 1930 - In mid 1940 the obsolete black powder pressure test was replaced with a test using a VD high pressure cartridge (which provided approx. Onthe left - pre 1934 single letter/number marking, the rest are 1934 and later proofmarks. In 1928 thestamping onthe receiver was eliminated, the stamp onthe stock was modified, circular . letters were added (Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic). 1944, M91 1941 - There are rifles andcarbines marked with another marking (they were for sure) but they still needto be discovered. Sources: The Mosin-Nagant Rifle by Terrence Lapin, ISBN: 1882391217, mosinnagant.net 1944 M44 Mosin Nagant Carbine (19 picture virtual tour) Observations: (by "Claven2") . Mosin Nagants with Painted Marks Pictures of marks from a variety of . The Nagant M1895 revolver can be suppressed because the cylinder gap is elimated when fired in double action. : Nauka, 1988. . The rifling of the Mosin barrel is right turning (clockwise looking down the rifle) 4-groove with a twist of 1:9.5" or 1:10". On the American market, the 1891 Mosin Nagant has gone from bargain beater to a prized mil surplus possession. From the top to bottom they are: - personal marking the quality control department chief; - personal marking of the quality control worker; - steel lot number (steel that was used for the production); - test with two strengthen cartridges* markings; - powder test marking (after 1940 it was replaced with the VD cartridge* test marking). Finnish rifles are characterized by Russian, French or American-made receivers stamped with a boxed SA, as well as many other parts produced in those countries and barrels produced in Finland, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium and Germany. Pre 1923 period, "H" replacement part marking on variousrifleparts. The inventors obliged by delivering their final designs. - P. 217. Many of these American-made MosinNagants were rechambered by wholesalers to the ubiquitous American .30-06 Springfield cartridge; some were done crudely, and others were professionally converted. Add to Compare. The arsenal marks of Add to Cart. Flat rear sights and restamping of sights in metres, instead of. The notched rear tangent iron sight is adjustable for elevation, and is calibrated in hundreds of meters (arshins on earlier models). The Mosin-Nagant Model 91/30 was adopted and modified to be a sniper rifle in 1932. 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. Between the adoption of the final design in 1891 and the year 1910, several variants and modifications to the existing rifles were made. have changed over the years. It is not interchangeable with other Mosins. One, a 203-grain softpoint load at about 2,200 fps, impacted precisely on point of aim. [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. Finnish Marked Russian and Soviet Mosin Nagants SA, D, 41, Civil Guard, and POULUSTUSLAITOS marks. 1944, M27 1927 - Mosin-Nagant M44 arsenal markings. This clearly indicates that rifle was not tested at the factory, and that the barrel and receiver, when they left the factory, were not a partof the complete rifle. In addition to the overhaul of used rifles, factories used some recycled parts in production. you feel there is use of a copyrighted photo, contact the owner and Sestroryetsk Arrow and date (3 digit post 1900) Tang. Those problems were solved by Russian scientists and engineers (the smokeless powder, for instance, was produced by Dmitri Mendeleev himself). owner and action will be taken. Many Izhevsk produced carbines and rifles (especially those produced in 1941) have a visible T in an oval marking. Due to shorter barrels, carbines have different ballistics that's why in the Oparin's chart, the carbine data is written inside the circles. The front sight is a post that is not adjustable for elevation. 1930, 1933, M39 1967 - their photos. They mean that a riflepart was tested usingdevices administratingpressure or flexibility tests. M91/30 Lower Wood Stock. When fired in double action, the Nagant's cylinder cams forward . Quality control markings at both factories are quite varied and were different in different production years. The trigger assembly is unique in the Romanian 91/30 and is adjustable. It is a 1919 dated receiver, which rules out any arsenals except Izhevsk and Tula. The owner, and the site contributors and site host are not responsible On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Towards the end of 1941 the size became much bigger, at this time it normally was stamped on the top ofthe barrel shank. The owner, the site host or any 1940, M39 1940 - Year of Manufacture: 1941. reasons for this can vary and many possibilities are covered on "7.62x54r.net" and in Terence Lapin's book "The Mosin-Nagant Rifle", both excellent resources for further information on the vagaries and . There is collector interest in the MosinNagant family of rifles, and they are popular with hobby shooters and hunters. Mosin Nagant Rifle Two Pocket Ammunition Pouch, 7.62X54R, *Good* Rating: 100%. Mosin Nagant Rifle Guide to Proofs and Markings, DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd, 67% found this document useful (12 votes), 67% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 33% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save Mosin Nagant Rifle Guide to Proofs and Markings For Later, and proofs found on Mosin rifles can be overwhelming to the new collector. Onthe left - 1918-1928 type, in the middle - 1928-1937 type, on the right - 1937 and later. Manufacturers will vary with the exception of Tikka's which are being sold under a separate SKU. Copyright Darryl Boyd 2011 - However, these marking have only been observed on 1945 dated rifles. OKay after going through all my cleaning, I must say I have a very beautiful Mosin Nagant. Bayonet lug with barrel band having twin sling swivels and the two rear sling points are inletted into . 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. Click Here for Full-Size. Mosin Nagant 91/30 serial, markings and other things of interest. Before quality control markings were changed in, Onthe left - pressure test marking on the receiver, on the right - test marking on a bayonet (previously a , (in 1942 it was restrored at another factory, more details in. Often the meaning is unknown even to the most, knowledgeable researchers. without the written permission of the owner and the various site 1945, M39 1942 - 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. The rifle was used in the short civil war there and adopted as the service rifle of the new republic's army. Military surplus ammunition for classic Warsaw Pact weapons like the Mosin-Nagant or Kalashnikov usually comes in containers labeled in Russian using Soviet military nomenclature. On the left - 1918-1928 type, in the middle - 1928-1940 type, on the right - 1942-1944 period. These are all of the remaining M39 rifles that we had in our warehouse. This site is protected under US and 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. Thishelps to verify if a particular rifle has the original bluing. Military representatives were serviceman of the Main Artillery Directorate, theyacted as an authority that ordered firearms from factories. On the top - rifle with factory original bluing, serial number is stamped over bluing. 483 KB. During the Russo-Ottoman War of 18771878, Russian troops armed mostly with Berdan single-shot rifles suffered heavy casualties against Turkish troops equipped with Winchester repeating rifles, particularly at the bloody Siege of Pleven. Steel lot number on the receiver. 8/13/2019 Mosin Nagant Rifle Guide to Proofs and Markings. Tula Star and date stamped over. The Mosin bolt is removed by simply pulling it fully to the rear of the receiver and squeezing the trigger, while the Mauser has a bolt stop lever separate from the trigger. Both factories stamped it on the front left/mid part of the barrel shank. History. With Remington and Westinghouse on the precipice of bankruptcy from the Communists' decision, the remaining 280,000 rifles were purchased by the United States Army. They were kept not only as reserve stockpiles, but front-line infantry weapons as well. The Model 1891/30 PU was issued with 3.5-power fixed focus scope to what the Soviets then . Though I am perplexed by the serial numbers, I do know it is a Tula made in 1942. Quality control markings were explained in the previous section. letters are initials of chied military representative . (G.Vaullin). 1919, M91 1919 - It is highly probable thatthis marking indicates that rifle had a barrel with button made rifling (not cut rifling). Most of these have ended up as inexpensive surplus for Western nations. The demand of used MOSIN NAGANT rifle's has fallen 98 units over the past 12 months. Mar 31, 2010. stampings. 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. . 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). All photos that are not One of the first markingswas stamped onthe barrel after it passed through a black powder pressure test. Add to Compare. "O in circle" and "K in circle" markings are missing, serial number range is atypical for 1941 (letter prefix is missing). commonly encountered markings are shown here with brief explanations of their meanings. $10.00 As low as $6.50. Not all parts were tested, so not many of them had such markings. Mosin Nagants. forward of the top of the receiver and right The M1891/30 was Soviet Russia's standard service rifle during the Second World War. The telescopes were somewhat similar to those used on US hunting rifles at that time. Tkiv 85. site contributor shall not be held responsible for any At that time, Izhevsk Arsenal was also having great troubles restarting operations after The Revolution, and they were using many recycled receivers and/or Tula receivers. In this system of numbering, the lower serial indicates earlier production of the firearm during calendar year and vice versa. able to locate an authoritative resource for Many of these weapons were sold to Finland in the 1920s. [citation needed], Even after the collapse of the Soviet Union, MosinNagant rifles are still commonly found on modern battlefields around the world. Handloaded cartridges for Finnish rifles should however use a 0.308 inches (7.8mm) bullet for use with other Finnish MosinNagant variants instead of the 0.310 inches (7.9mm) one which gives best results in M39, Soviet and most of other MosinNagant rifles. 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. These countries are now unloading most of their surplus 7.62x54r ammo here in the US of A. During the earlier period, since 1919, Izhevsk used a "wheat with hammer and sickle" stamp on the barrel shank, receiver, and stock. behind the rear sight. 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. The steel lot numberonthe receiver was stamped on the bottom flat part near the recoil lug. The M/28-57 was a biathlon 7.62x54mm version. All in the span of a few, perplexingly short years. TheTula factory did not use that marking and did not have its own. Romania, China, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Serbia, Spain, On the left - prewar Tula marking, in the middle - smaller and bigger factory #536 Tula marking, onthe right - 1942 and later Izhevsk marking. During fieldtests, shooting was done at a 100 meter distance, with the rear sightset to 300 meters. In 1917, 50,000 rifles were sent via Vladivostok to the Czechoslovak Legions in Siberia to aid in their attempt to secure passage to France. In. Triangular shaped markings, some with an arrow inside, on many components of the rifle. However, the Mosin's lugs lock in the horizontal position, whereas the Mauser locks vertically. inspectors used their own unique stamps in All photos that are not credited are property of this They were replacement barreled receivers with attached rear and front sights, that were shipped to army repair depots. [9] Remington produced 750,000 rifles before production was halted by the 1917 October Revolution. It is known that Tula used many parts from Izhevsk and . 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. Some rifles and carbines are missing the "O in circle" and "K in circle" markings (in case of Izhevsk issued specimens they are also missing military representative acceptance marking on the left side of the barrel shank). Typical operational proof marks on a1934 receiver. letters in a circle - quality control department marking (stamped twice). Although the odds of your old Mosin Nagant being worth a significant amount of money are very low, there is a small chance that your specific rifle is worth at least a little more than the average. were mandatory for all manufacturers. Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for calculating used Values. 1928, M28 1928 - 1430 of 25 November 2003. Photo courtesy of Ryan Elliott. However, many are known and they often reveal a lot about the individual rifle. In the Russian/Soviet system, the barrel is the rifle, so rifles that got a new barrel (they were numbered within the range of the serial numbers used by particular factory during that year) also got parts with the same serial numbers (they were renumbered older parts or new parts). The chart itself was enclosed in a handbook that explained each of the 16 segments of the chart. Izhevsk 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]. 2015 Marvel Comics Spider-Man and the X-Men #1. Sometimes it can be seen on later guns, it was even used on1944 Izhevsk receivers. This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 03:26. . 1939 Tula M91/30, photo courtesy of Ryan Elliott. The colloquial name Mosin-Nagant used in the West is persistent but erroneous, as established in MosinNagants have been exported from Finland since the 1960s as its military modernized and decommissioned the rifles. As mentioned in the general information, there are several groups of factory markings. The font of the production year stamp was also different in different years. Make: Mosin Nagant by Sako of Finland. site, the persons that submitted them, or are in the public domain. The more This is what the receiver markings on a Remington-UMC rifle are supposed to look like. The change of the marking type occurred in the 1930's, however, some Izhevsk wartimerifles still have the older style"OO" marking instead of the newer "O in circle", likely because of the absence of the correct stamp. Regardless of the conversion, a qualified gunsmith should examine the rifle before firing, and owners should use caution before firing commercial ammunition. Bid now on Invaluable: Ex Dragoon M91/30 Mosin Nagant Bolt Action Rifle, Caliber 7.62x54R from Cordier Auctions & Appraisals on Invalid date EST. Factory done serial numbers werealways stamped during the final stage of assembly through bluing layer. My guess, with about 90% certainty, is that . If In 1942 and early 1943 it was stamped onthe left side, later - on the right side. photo courtesy of 7.62x54r.net Rifle with accessories- Mosin-Nagant Model 1891, Bayonet, and Ammunition . Mosin-Nagant rifles were ideal for this purpose, being a military design and . barrels, Sako A true Ex-Dragoon will have a hex receiver opposed to a round receiver and be pre . All production processes during firearmproduction at the factories were controlled by military representatives. These marks indicate In addition, in 1938 a carbine version of the MosinNagant, the M38, was issued. Tikkakoski produced new barrels and the front sights were usually improved. It's actually a clear Izhevsk stamp on top. [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. The model 1895 Nagant pistols are a great sidebar for Mosin collectors and they do appear in Mosin Nagant forums quite often. Elimination of the steel finger rest behind the trigger guard. Hex receiver with Izhevsk Arsenal markings and the date 1931. claims resulting from loss as a result of the accuracy At the moment it is clear that they are quite similar to the factory workers personal markings and look like single letters or numbers, possibly in figures. 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. At first the markingwas quite small compared to the older" in circle", sometimes it was stamped atthe bottom of the barrel shank. VT." and "M39 FINLAND 7.62X54R". In 1926 a "big hammer" markingon the front of the receiver was changed to a "wheat with hammer and sickle" marking, quite similar to the Izhevsk "wheat with hammer and sickle". With the start of World War I, production was restricted to the M1891 dragoon and infantry models for the sake of simplicity. . The M91 rolled in at a whopping 51 1/2 inches overall, and had a 31 1/2 inch barrel. Various weapons were acquired and tested by GAU of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Empire, and in 1889 the Lebel M1886 was obtained through semi-official channels from France. An interesting marking, the meaning of which was only recently discovered, is the CK marking that can be seen on some 1945 Izhevsk M91/30's. Russia/USSR Mosin Nagant. In addition, the rifle was distributed as aid to Republican anti-Franco forces in the Spanish Civil War. Location for : Izhevsk - post 1935/1936 period, Tula - 1942 -1944. The above mentioned factory emblemswere used on rifles and carbines in the 1930's and 1940's, they were adopted in 1928when both factories changed their emblems, comparedwith their earlier ones. They are all used and have used marks. and SKY (Sako), M28/30 1933 - By the end of the war, approximately 19.8 million MosinNagant rifles had been produced. It was a combination of letters, they were stamped above the factory star marking on the barrel shank. Untilthe end of the 1930's the serial number was stamped after rifles wereaccepted by a military representative. The wartime Mosins are easily identified by the presence of tool marks and rough finishing that never would have passed the inspectors in peacetime. Small factory emblems were star without an arrow for Tula, and triangle with arrow for Izhevsk. At this point the decision was made to rename the existing commission and call it Commission for creation of the small-bore rifle ( ), and to put on paper the final requirements for such a rifle. contributors. However, the older version of the Finnish military cartridge was loaded with the S-type bullet that had nominal diameter of .308. One such detail is the attachment of the magazine spring to the magazine base plate. A scandal was about to burst out, with Nagant threatening he would not participate in trials held in Russia ever again and some officials proposing to expel Nagant from any further trials, as he borrowed the design of the interrupter after it was covered by the secrecy status given in Russia of that time to military inventions and therefore violated Russian law. Onthe bolt cocking piece , they were onthe rear side of the cocking knob, and so on. A number of the Model 1891s produced by New England Westinghouse and Remington were sold to private citizens in the United States by the U.S. government through the Director of Civilian Marksmanship Program between the two World Wars. Typical operational proof marks on a1934 receiver. [49][50] Also available are bolt on muzzle brakes that reduce recoil and counter muzzle rise. M1891/30 Mosin-Nagant rifle. Markings and stamps differ and are in in different places. [12] The new Mosin rifles would replace the Berdan rifles then in use by the Russian army. Poland, China T-53. The Type 53 is a Chinese bolt-action rifle. 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. 1923 and later. SKY -- Finland Civil Guard mark. Steel lot number onthe barrel. Middle Eastern countries within the sphere of Soviet influenceEgypt, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Palestinian fightershave received them in addition to other more modern arms. Third, Look at the markings. Dec 14, 2013. Rifle . Circle U -- unknown Russian mark. Poorly stamped letters in circle - "" initials, military representative personal marking, this will be covered in detailbelow. Button rifling technology made production of the barrels much faster, up to 10 times. The more commonly encountered, Including marks from Chatellerault, Remington, and New England Westinghouse, Including a few with uncertain meanings but obvious Finnish origin. information on this mark with a sortable data table, Mosin Nagants with Painted Marks Pictures Izhevsk - 1907/1917 - First Pattern - 4,400 - Second Pattern - 300,000. Numbers. Installation of slot-type sling mounts to replace the more traditional swivels. The "hex" receiver was changed to a round receiver. Model 1944 Mosin Nagant - Manufactured by Russia during and after WWII, Hungary, Poland, and Romania after the war. action will be taken. Arms (www.empirearms.com). It really is full of wisdom and knowledge You wont sense monotony at anytime of the time (that's what catalogs are for relating to in the event . The rifle was widely used by all belligerents in the civil war. 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. 2015. Mosin Nagant M44/ M38 Handguard, *Good* Those from Tula were stamped CH (or CU) on their barrels along with Tula's standard Mosin markings to designate them as specially built snipers. The OO marking was replaced with an "O in circle marking"in very early 1930's. The hammer and sickle indicates this example was made at Izhvesk armory. The test with two strengthened cartridges was introduced in 1922 (the earlier period will require further, more detailed research). While the production process continued the year ended and a new one begun. The left side of the receiver is . The Finnish cartridge 7.6253mmR is a slightly modified variation of the Russian 7.6254mmR, and is considered interchangeable with 54R. The others will be unknown maker and inspector markings. A rifle's parts, before they were inspected by quality control inspectors, were machined, assembled andadjusted by factory workers. [46] Also, the MosinNagant 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. View PDF. Model 1907 Rifle: M1907/Carbine - One of the rarest Mosin's made. Like the Gewehr 98, the 1891 Mosin uses two front-locking lugs to lock up the action. The idea was to issue the M38 to troops such as combat engineers, signal corps, and artillerymen, who could conceivably need to defend themselves from sudden enemy advances, but whose primary duties lay behind the front lines. There have been several refinements and variations of the original rifle, the most common being the M1891/30 (commonly referred to as "the 91/30" by shooters), which was a modernized design introduced in 1930. Mosin Nagants are found on the barrel just All other makers had ceased operation by 1918.
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