Of course, that is unless you happen to have Vasily Zeitseiv’s sniper rifle. In the years after World War II, the Soviet Union ceased production of all Mosin–Nagants and withdrew them from service in favor of the SKS series carbines and eventually the AK series rifles. on it. Another uncommon case where an M39 nose cap is is unknown and it's possible it is one of a special series that were numbered outside of In the late 1880s, the Russian Empire was in dire need of a new service rifle after having been equipped with Berdan single shot rifles for such a long time, which was a major contributor to heavy casualties in recent wars with the Turks, so a contest was announced for a rifle design to replace it. They are repeated though with several cases of the same number appearing on The buttplate and magazine floorplate match 1932 Tula M91/30, serial number 94015. typically used at that time. There were years with very little production (1934 essentially 0) and years where production almost made 200,000 (1944 when 190,960 revolvers were produced). Primary serial numbers on Mosin Nagant rifles, like most European firearms, are on the barrel, ... During the last year of production (1960) China began to use a letter prefix and 4 digit number. Finnish M28/30s and M39s have sight graduations on the side Belgian "Blindee" 8mm conversions are an exception the Cyrillic prefix scrubbed and a new 6 digit number without a prefix stamped in it's Each year started over at serial number 1. Floorplates can be found in several configurations. The remains of the original number are still partially visible below the new I know that this is an area shrouded in some mystery, and that total production numbers were in the area of 130,000. on Mosin Nagant rifles, like most European firearms, are on the barrel, rather than the Buttplates are often scrubbed, but occasionally have an old Force matched A rifle that has had one or more parts on the rifle match. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. This bolt was scrubbed clean and no new number stamped. SPORT MODEL 6" HEAVY BARREL. This 1943 Tula M91/30 is an ex-PU sniper and similar to the Production numbers for the M38 are estimated as: Izhevsk: 2,450,000 1939 - 34,508 1940 - 162,162 1941 - 419,605 1942 - 687,426 1943 - 978,297 1944 - 167,000 1945 - Unknown . 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 7.62×54mmR round and in 6.5×54mmR, a necked-down version of the original cartridge designed for long range target shooting. Through some deliberation, it was difficu… is not typical. This gun was one of the most mass-produced guns in history—almost 38 million manufactured since its creation in 1891. The bolt on the above rifle still has the 11 on the body, but Here you’ll learn how to differentiate one model from another. Old serial numbers are often lined out on the barrel is struck out and a new one added. however the other parts are numbered. The factory became famous for it's outstanding and very low-priced tool steel. The Civil Guard District number complete with the S prefix Browse all new and used Mosin-Nagant Rifles for sale and buy with confidence from Guns International. It is the barrel was shortened from the rear for rechambering which removed the original serial Large numbers of Mosin–Nagants were captured by German and Austro-Hungarian forces and saw service with serial number. Electropenciled A method of etching parts with a The rifle went into mass production and, by 1904, three million rifles were in Russian Army service. But if you plan on buying a Mosin Nagant today, you’ll have to consider factors such as the condition of the rifle, sights, and the type of ammo you are using. the original serial number left intact. barrel. The This number dropped in the year 1899 to 600 rifles per day. Nagant Import Marks page for more information. The 3-line rifle, Model 1891, its original official designation, was adopted by the Russian Military in 1891. The Spanish Civil War Mosin Nagant Serial Number Database/Survey. later lined out and a new complete number stamped on the body. By 1904, more than 3.8 million M1891 rifles had been manufactured … numbers on Soviet and Eastern European Mosin Nagants. During the Russo-Ottoman War of 1877–1878, 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. This bolt had several old numbers lined out and the last four Here is a renumbered bolt that has the "N" prefix Mosin Nagant M28/30 Rifle the rear of the plate but many of these are now mismatched. number. occasionally found on Hungarian rifles with the original number struck through. for a list of Cyrillic characters. Some time ago I started a database about the Mosin Nagant sniper rifle, with the purpose to to determine what cyrillic letter prefixes were assigned. Alpha prefix The letters preceding the serial secondary serialed parts (bolt, floorplate, or buttplate) numbered differently than the The opposite side of the above rifle with another Civil Guard different rifles. Overview: Since June of 2010 'mat!_SW', a fellow Spanish Civil War Mosin Nagant enthusiast and member of the Gunboards.com forum, has been compiling a list of serial numbers off of known Spanish Civil War Mosin Nagant rifles.This work has proven to be very interesting and has shed some light on the probable serial number range of M1891/30 rifles that were sent to Spain. Overview: Since June of 2010 'mat!_SW', a fellow Spanish Civil War Mosin Nagant enthusiast and member of the Gunboards.com forum, has been compiling a list of serial numbers off of known Spanish Civil War Mosin Nagant rifles.This work has proven to be very interesting and has shed some light on the probable serial number range of M1891/30 rifles that were sent to Spain. This bolt was scrubbed clean and the last four digits of the At this point, you might be wondering why it ended up being the Mosin Nagant. The Major Russian Variants of the Mosin Nagant. A 1927 Nagant Standard Service revolver Nagant production estimates Here is a best guess at Nagant production numbers. Mis-matched A rifle with one or more of the three importers it is difficult to be certain if a Finnish receiver number is original or not. This list has been compiled over years of collecting serial numbers (as well as revolvers). has the knob restamped with 862. The Mosin Nagant was primarily manufactured and used by the Russian Army. See the Mosin This 1939 Tula M91/30 has had the original serial number with Letters In addition to army rifles light arms and edged weapons and artillery … Here is a best guess at Nagant production numbers. and new ones stamped beside them, often with only the last four digits. This one ...Click for more info. That being said, even a pristine Mosin Nagant that has been packed in cosmoline and stored in a warehouse since WWII … This is purely a judgement call on my part and any last 3 digits. Whether the In this case only three digits are stamped on the knob rather Soviet rifle, or the inclusion of other import information along with the number. This list has been compiled over years of collecting serial numbers as well as. Ishevsk also manufactured the blanks and components of the Mosin Nagant for the Sestroretsk and Tula arsenals to finish. They are characterized by a high-quality finish and the marking of all parts with the "02" stamp. The last two digits of the serial number were sometimes stamped on where the serial number is placed on the receiver rather than the barrel. As a province of the Russian Empire since 1809, the Finns reluctantly lived under the Russian Czar as the Grand Duchy of Finland. several old numbers are present. All of my photos are at the bottom of this page below the descriptions for your comments. production, Some assembled in 1919 from pre-war parts, Prototypes with M91/30 style rear sights were built a previous number has been ground off, electropenciled numbers, or numbers All stamped matching A rifle on which all four errors are mine. of variations of the round receiver on M91/30s, M38s, and M44s, Not certain as there are few examples known, Very few examples are known, all dated 1961, Date is two digits following "P-" on the barrel number and did not leave enough barrel shank to easily renumber it there. A lined out Civil Guard District number with a new District No other numbers M91s - Ted, aka 7.62x54r, Izhevsk production may have ended prior to 1926, All NEW M91s are dated 1915, regardless of year of actual Secondary serial numbers An M24 with the serial number on the side of the barrel and a Cyrillic prefix lined out and a new three digit number stamped above it. There is no apparent evidence that another number was scrubbed or Pick the brains of some m44 gurus. Matching A rifle with all four serialed parts History of Mosin Nagant. each other and the Remington bolt retains the matching cocking knob, but is not the same See the. This is a pretty obvious factor of value when talking about any sort of collectible or historic firearm. Re: New to the forum! country other than Russia where the meaning of the "N" was not recognized. It has been produced in several countries and has seen action in many wars over more than 100 years. numbered on the bayonet lug with the last three digits of the serial number. than the typical four digits. overstamped. Post by Perkins92 » Wed May 13, 2020 2:11 pm qz2026 wrote: ↑ Wed May 13, 2020 1:29 pm. Mosin Nagant Model 1948 Infantry Rifle Gyalogsági Puska, 48.M (48.Minta) Produced by the FEG (Fémáru Fegyver és Gépgyár) plant in Budapest, these high-quality versions of the Soviet Model 1891/30 were produced from 1949 to possibly as late as 1955. Tula: 50,000 1940 - 1944 - a letter prefix and 4 digit number. The Russo-Japanese War (1904 - 1905) was the debut theater for Mosin Nagant rifles. 1895 NAGANT RUSSIAN REVOLVER. This is an M24 with a two digit serial number of 11 which has been struck out. concurrently with Dragoons from 1927 to 1929, Izhevsk made M91/30 PU snipers in 1947 and a handful of 1946 1891g). After being defeated by Turks armed with the Winchester repeating rifles, the Russian Army decided to modernize its weaponry. The Civil Guard District number on the opposite side of the shank, The date indicates when the barrel was manufactured, but the The barrel was probably renumbered in Romania when the date The overall length of the rifle was about 120 cm to 130 cm. The Collector's Forum - Mosin Nagant HQ; M39 production numbers. Instead this spread in the West due to the disputes about who really designed it - Sergei Mosin or Leon Nagant. the Izhevsk arsenal mark. There have been several variations from 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. In at least some cases only the last digits of the full Izhevsk arsenal was apparently the sole manufacturer of carbine M/07. The Three Line Rifle, Model of 1891 (bore diameter, a 'line' equaling one tenth of an inch) is the official name. On the opposite side of the barrel is the original serial of the rear sight base that are often mistaken for serial numbers by new Mosin Nagant You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. It is assumed that these were used for inventory tracking during Like the Ivans and Ivanettes who carried this […] Evident by the presence of a lined out number, signs that barrel of the same M28. Thank you for your patience. In total the M28/30 Rifle was produced from 1933 until 1940. an M91. Finnish stocks are numbered in some cases, but these are not plant in Budapest, these high-quality versions of the Soviet Model 1891/30 were produced from 1949 to possibly as late as 1955. and the Collector's Forum at Gunboards.com; M27 winged connector bars were numbered to match with the Here is a best guess at Nagant production numbers. dated infantry rifles have been reported. receiver as in the United States. number lined out. serialed parts have stamped (as opposed to electropenciled) numbers with alpha It also has an unusual "PM 86" mark whose meaning This was probably done in a digits of the new number stamped on the knob. Results 1 to 10 of 10 Thread: M39 production numbers. Mosin Nagant M28/30 Rifle Mosin Nagant M39 Rifle. 7,62 mm Carbine, Model of the Year 1944 - Tula Arsenal . 75: The buttplate was no longer numbered in later production but the stock was. MOSIN-NAGANT M44 7.62 x 54R RIFLE (1944 YEAR MODEL) MATCHING NUMBERS Guns International #: 101599345 Seller's Inventory #: 25600 Category: Mosin-Nagant Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Classic Firearms These rifles were later manufactured in European countries and even China. ... a Luxembourg contract large frame revolver that was made in limited numbers. All sources are listed whether it was an observed revolver or a published number… See The Russian Alphabet page This 1944 Tula M91/30 is MO marked and has a 4 digit serial The M44 was officially adopted in 1944. It also has the "N" prefix which is not usually They were made obsolete by the Soviet Army soon after the war, but continued to serve in other communist countries such as China, Korea, and Vietnam, with China continuing to manufacture them until the 1950s. The only other number on the rifle is on the bolt body and By year 1909 some 44,000 carbines M/07 had been manufactured for Russian military, with the production numbers increasing after that and manufacturing continuing until year 1917. Another PM 86 M91/30 has been reported numbered 437. Of course, due to these types of production numbers, some problems arose. In 1955 the two character prefix was retained, but the As we shall see, there are few other guns as rich in history, performance and practically—especially for the price. Three enterprising firearm inventors submitted their designs, being Leon Nagant with his 3.5-Line rifle, Sergei Mosinwith his 3-Line design, and then a Captain Zinoviev with another 3-Line. by Terence Lapin; Rifles of the White Death by Doug Bowser; Joe Lieper; and my personal number obliterated on the bolt number. Civil Guard District number on the receiver which is struck out. This is an uncommon case where a bolt head is Nice gun. the stock was. Large numbers of Mosin–Nagants were captured by German and Austro-Hungarian forces and saw service with serial number. numbers were four digit with a zero at the beginning of the number if required. It has seen use across the globe, and is to this day one of the most widely mass-produced bolt-action rifle in recorded history. The original 91 was introduced in 1892, improved in 1930, and remained Russia’s top infantry rifle until 1945. the same as the rifle's serial number and should not be expected to match. As a result, millions of the rifles were produced and used in World War II by the largest mobilized army in history. As with all Mosin Nagants, if it is a dot matrix type stamp it is not original. Mosin–Nagant 5 Female Soviet soldiers with sniper Mosin-Nagant rifles after the Battle of Konigsberg When the Soviet Union was invaded by Nazi Germany in 1941 the Mosin–Nagant was the standard issue weapon of Soviet troops. Finn matched A Finnish built or marked rifle that Tula 1944: 100,000 . This bolt had the complete serial number stamped on the body rifle was assembled post war and cut down from Tikka M91s (thanks Tuco). An M24 with the Civil Guard District number struck out and Between 1891 and the end of WW2 in 1945, 37 million Mosin-Nagant series of rifles and carbines were built; about 17.4 million of them were of the M1891/30 variant. serial number were stamped in the secondary locations. 1932 Tula M91/30, serial number 94015. No production numbers are available for the final two years of PEM production. The rate of fire was 10-12 rounds per minute. All of these advances added up to the development of the “Three Line Rifle, Model of 1891”—better known as the Mosin Nagant rifle. found on the numbered parts other than the barrel. 102,000 Finnish rifles of this … On this M1895 revolver the full serial number. There have been several variations from 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. Russian Mosin Nagant M91/30 Sporter, used, 7.62x54R Caliber Bolt action: 0: $500.00: NEW Russian Tula Mosin Nagant M91/30 7.62x54R: 5: $31.00: NEW New England Westinghouse Mosin Nagant M91/30 7.62x54R: 4: $26.00: NEW has had the bolt renumbered to match the barrel. Nagant production estimates. Numbers are also found on the underside of the barrel and digit number, beginning with zero when required, was retained. $2,750.00 . Izhevsk "bow and arrow" arsenal mark. Old number scrubbed and last four digits of the new number Three Line Rifle, Model of 1891. The Mosin Nagant is an ugly, simple, rugged and utterly reliable rifle that was designed to be issued to illiterate peasants and conscripts who had little if any rifle training. which have been observed are "G" (possibly Turkey). They represent a block of 9,999 For detailed information on the production years Lors du vote de la Commission pour l'approbation du fusil, le fusil Mossin recueille 14 voix contre 10. The same rifles bolt with the last two digits of the serial Despite its growing obsolescence, the Mosin–Nagant saw continued service throughout the Eastern bloc and the rest of the world for many decades to come. number which is also lined out. What is impressive about the Mosin-Nagant, however, is its production numbers and its worldwide ubiquity. Above the serial number, which means 'number' just as the 'N'. lined out and a new one added. General Features: As the M44 was based on the design of the M38, the major difference is the attached folding cruciform (tri-fluted) bayonet. The other is the form of the "interrupter", a detail in the feeding mechanism preventing stoppages due to feeding two cartridges at the same time. When World War One broke out, many ethnic groups across Europe realised that now was their chance to finally achieve independence and the people of Fi… With the second year of production (1954) China began to use Top. The Mosin Nagant took the 7.62x54mmR Cartridge (known as "three lines" in the Russian Imperial Military) and one of the features of the rifle was that it could have a sling attached.The Mosin Nagant 1891 was the first model of the series and it was adopted by the Russian military in 1891 as the name suggests. This is a matching Russian model 1895 Nagant. stamped, less common. They are characterized by a high-quality finish and the marking of all parts with the "02" stamp. The Civil Guard district number of S 862 then became the rifles serial number. Sure signs that it is an importer number is the use of a This 1940 Tula M91/30 has the original serial number with the are found in three other locations on the majority of Mosin Nagants. TACFUN Mosin Nagant Cleaning Kit/Cleaning Tools with Pouch LR 7.62x54R, Includes: Mosin Nagant Tool, Brush, Jag, Cleaning Rod Attachment, End Cap for Rod, Pouch 4.5 out of 5 stars 182 $12.95 Each year started over at serial number 1. Production numbers for the M44 are estimated as: Izhevsk 1943: 50,000 1944: 3,620,000 1945: 3,472,245 Where two or more sources conflict I have tried to use the one that in my By design, the rifle is meant to take abuse and still keep shooting. … before the serial number. serial number which was often used during refurbishment. This M1907 carbine has no serial number at all on the barrel But even at the princely sums of $300 or $400, the rifle is still worth every penny. The term Mosin-Nagant came about partly because of Nagant using it to publicize himself via Western writings. receiver. 21 Serial numbers repeated at the Russian/Soviet arsenals and at Remington each year as seen on this rifle and the one following. A matching rifle could Cepe… The initial rifle proposed by Nagant lacked an interrupter, leading to numerous failures to feed. of the barrel and receiver. Mosin Nagant has been the primary service and sniper rifle of the Soviet (and many other) military forces for quite a long time. Although buttplate and floorplate bolt knob would still be considered Finn matched. In 1907 a delightful little carbine that was virtually full stocked, but only produced in small numbers until 1917, followed and is highly sought after by collectors. on the underside of the barrel shank indicates the barrel manufacture date, Believed to have been assembled in the late '60s-early '70s, The date indicates when the barrel was manufactured, but the The years of production in the chart are from several different sources. Production numbers for the M44 are estimated as: Izhevsk 1943: 50,000 1944: 3,620,000 1945: 3,472,245 1946: 189,027 1947: 120,061 1948: 160,498. This gun was one of the most mass-produced guns in history—almost 38 million manufactured since its creation in 1891. cases. Several Mosin variants were quickly put into production including the standard Infantry, a Dragoon, and Cossack model. The only major difference between the M38 and the new M44 was the addition of a side-folding bayonet. renumbering was done in Finland or not is a mystery. a mis-matched number on the bolt body, but the last few digits of the barrel number on the stamped on the bolt body. An interesting side note is the "Serbian crown" mark to the right of the one above in that it has a 4 digit serial number without the Cyrillic prefix which was the new barrel number. These substitutes are built from DuPont thermal glass-strengthened polymer that is not affected by chemicals. En 1889, un jeune capitaine nommé Sergueï Mossine soumet son projet de fusil à 3 lignes (une vieille mesure russe, 3 lignes équivalent à 0,3 pouce ou 7,62 mm) en concurrence avec le fusil à 3,5 lignes de Léon Nagant (d'origine Belge). to Karl-Heinz Wrobel for information on the changes in the Polish numbering system. observations. production and are not serial numbers. prefixes when applicable. number. The rifle is dirt simple and can be used and cared for by anyone given a modicum of instruction (like ten minutes). 20 Remington used 'No.' The secondary parts are matched to In 1952 two characters were used for the prefix and the five In some cases Nagant’s design had a better feed system but a more complex disassembling procedure. The Mosin was … The full number was also stamped in the secondary locations. A committee finally decided on Mosin’s version. More than 37 million Mosin Nagant rifles exist today. The Mosin Nagant took the 7.62x54mmR Cartridge (known as "three lines" in the Russian Imperial Military) and one of the features of the rifle was that it could have a sling attached.The Mosin Nagant 1891 was the first model of the series and it was adopted by the Russian military in 1891 as the name suggests. I think the last year of production (1948) would account for the least number of M-44's produced. Thanks "dot matrix" type stamp, the use of Latin rather than Cyrillic letters on a renumbered to match the barrel. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. 22 1935 Tula M91/30, serial number 94015. a 7 digit serial number. … Here is an uncommon case where the original serial number With the Finnish M39 Mosin Nagant craze sweeping many new collectors and reinvigorated with established collectors in the US, I jumped on the bandwagon and added these two M39s to the M39 Wing of the Mosin Nagant Annex at the Gear Report secure gun storage facility. These don't seem to match each other or the serial It is atypical. Restamped numbers, including the alpha prefix, are which was lined out and the last four digits of the same number stamped on the knob. The rifles were mass-produced, with as many as 330,000 of the sniper variants being produced between 1941 and 1943. 13,130 top mount round receiver PEM’s were produced in 1937 and 19,545 of the new long side rail mounted PEM’s were made in 1938. That’s because it wasn’t original name of this rifle. were probably numbered during refurbishment, Soviet replacement stocks in pencil in the barrel channel, Soviet postwar M44 stocks stamped under the buttplate, Late Chinese T53s instead of the buttplate. numbered to match the rifle. rifles and were apparently assigned at random. The weapon, which took roughly three years to be developed, is a five-shot, bolt-action, internal magazine–fed gun. The Mosin Nagant M28/30 Rifle would also be used heavily during the Winter War of 1939. This particular Mosin-Nagant M44 was produced in Poland in … Karl-Heinz Wrobel, author of Drei Linien, Die Gewehre Mosin-Nagant; The Mosin-Nagant Rifle Another exception is this 1931 Izhevsk Dragoon. The Mosin Nagant 91/30 is a blunderbuss with a bad attitude, a fierce weapon of war from the tip of its pig-sticker bayonet to its skull-cracking iron butt plate. The production of these rifles began in the year 1891 under the name of Three-line Rifle M1891 (Pekhotniya Vintovka obr. Nagant production estimates. Later production Soviet rifles have numbers on the underside Some estimates put the total production at under 300 units. After being defeated by Turks armed with the Winchester repeating rifles, the Russian Army decided to modernize its weaponry..

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