In some ways, the astronomical prices of Garands, Mausers, and Enfields generated an increased demand for WWII-era pieces by younger collectors. [citation needed]. by Gsragtop Sat Jan 04, 2014 2:05 am. Finland also employed the MosinNagant as a sniper rifle, with similar success with their own designs and captured Soviet rifles. A contract of 500,000 rifles was given to France, to be manufactured at Manufacture Nationale d'Armes de Chtellerault. These changes didnt affect the performance and reliability of the weapons in the field. . This number dropped in the year 1899 to 600 rifles per day. Spring-loaded extractor and 90 degree bolt throw also like the Mauser. The world considered Tzarist Russia one of the Great Powers largely due to its size rather than its modernity. With the start of World War I, production was restricted to the M1891 dragoon and infantry models for the sake of simplicity. The rifle is quite fun to shoot and is complete and collective in all respects for a Mosin Nagant. Despite the exaggerations of its greatness by the Russian propaganda machine during the war, it truly was a feared weapon by combat soldiers on the wrong side of its barrel. The result was pockets of industry and modern conveniences in vast stretches of seemingly medieval culture. These words describe Russian weather and Russian weapons. What is impressive about the Mosin-Nagant, however, is its production numbers and its worldwide ubiquity. Due to its exceptional accuracy, the rifle can be used to hunt big game from quite a distance. Unfortunately, confirmed numbers for each factory have not been discovered for all years, sometimes only total numbers were available. Yeah it does not make sence it shows just under a million 41 Tula's and that Izhevsk actually made just shy of 900,000.. Those numbers make no sence because we all know how hard it is to find a 41 Tula. They needed weapons to give them the upper hand on the battlefield. Meant to be employed in a first blooding during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. The Cossack rifle was identical to the Dragoon, but did not have provision for use with a bayonet. Mosin submitted a .30 caliber design and Nagant contributed a .35 caliber model. Some details will be provided under the main table. This is also a good time to mention that no Mosin Nagant is going to be a tack driver. These rifles were later manufactured in European countries and even China. Due to the desperate shortage of arms and the shortcomings of a still-developing domestic industry, the Russian government ordered 1.5 million M1891 infantry rifles from Remington Arms and another 1.8 million from New England Westinghouse Company in the United States in 1915. The manufacturers mark is on the chamber or the stock. There is collector interest in the MosinNagant family of rifles, and they are popular with hobby shooters and hunters. errors are mine. If it feels like the bolt or trigger seizes up or runs into any rough spots, that rifle likely wont be a good shooter due to poor tolerances or excessive wear. The rest remained in the US or were sold, lent, or leased out as surplus after the war. The barrels were manufactured in two different versions, straight and stepped (all Bohler-Stahl barrels were stepped). When direct German imports dried up, The key to success for the sniper variant was its simplicity and characteristic Russian ruggedness. 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. 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. This rifle was 51 inches long and was manufactured from 1893 1925. The Finnish Mosin Nagant Rifle-Carbine Production Information. The main features are the flat rear sight design, and the inch gap from muzzle to the front sight. A total of only 2217 M27rv rifles were manufactured and deployed with the most elite cavalry units of the Finnish army. During the Russian Civil War, infantry and dragoon versions were still in production, though in dramatically reduced numbers. 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. It was later replaced in service by a modified version of itself - the When trials concluded in 1891, the evaluators were split in their assessment. All stamped matching A rifle on which all four serialed parts have stamped (as opposed to electropenciled) numbers with alpha prefixes when applicable. The weapon were looking at here is no exception. A matching rifle could be all stamped matching or f orce matched. This page provides production numbers, which were discovered by A.S. Yuschenko during his research, links to archive sources were provided in the 2018 "Model 1891/1930 Rifle and its variations" book. Shoot one and youll know why. Small wonder they have a slightly xenophobic outlook with a strong penchant for holding on to tradition and trusted, robust tools. 1935 to 1945. Embargos on Russian and Ukrainian imports have stopped any further supplies. Nagant believed he was entitled to the Commissions bounty and took several more years to settle. It appeared that Nagant was the first to apply for the international patent protection over the interrupter, although he borrowed it from Mosin's design initially. For example, pre 1940 and post 1941 "Tula's" were made by completely different factories. The M1891 is no different. 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. Mosin Nagant has been the primary service and sniper rifle of the Soviet (and many other) military forces for quite a long time. In 1943, they forced them back at Operation Zitadelle. 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. The M91/59 was the modification of the 91/30 and amounted to a change of size. To purists, these mods add an ally to politicians and rust in destroying pieces of history. concurrently with Dragoons from 1927 to 1929, Izhevsk made M91/30 PU snipers in 1947 and a handful of 1946 The Tsar himself dashed the word "Russian" from this document with his own hand. There were for the Cossack horsemen of the Russian Army. It was nicknamed Ukko-Pekka after the former Finnish president Pehr Evind Svinhufvud. Youd need specialized training and tools to disassemble it. production, Some assembled in 1919 from pre-war parts, Prototypes with M91/30 style rear sights were built For other uses, see, MosinNagant M1891 Dragoon from the collections at the, Civil War, modernization, and wars with Finland, , there are parts in this newly created design, invented by Colonel Rogovtzev, by Lt.-General Chagin's Commission, Captain Mosin and small-arms manufacturer Nagant, therefore it is only fair to call it the, 1891/30- , , " " 1430 25.11.2003 [Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine "On the organization of civil service activities of the State Protection Service at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine" No. It at least adds a bit more weight to soak up recoil as these rifles were still firing the full-sized 7.62x54R cartridge. Less commonly, a third date may also be stamped. For modern collectors, the M1891 and bulk spam cans of 7.62x54R are the real-time examples of what eventually happens with all surplus rifles and munitions. Its history in the hands of legendary snipers like Simo Hyh (credited with over 500 kills), delivered a wave of post-war replicas that flooded the market. 26 Inch Barrel and Impeccable Safety Mechanism. The Dragoon was only 2.5 shorter than the Infantry rifle and was the base template for the 91/30. These guns are prominently used by the Soviet-bloc countries, which gained weapons and warfare technology from Russia. You may not make a lot of friends posting your hack-sawn Mosin online. In 1916, the Russian government ordered approximately 3.3 million M1891 Mosin Nagant rifles from Remington Arms and New England Westinghouse in the United States. New weapons focused upon smaller diameter projectiles and smokeless powder to achieve greater velocities. Front Page for the Russian Mosin Nagant Forum website. For example Dragoon, 91/30, M38, M48, etc. At the start of the 20. century, it was experimenting with modernization while trying to maintain a feudalist society. Uncomplicated interchangeability was already a key concept of the communist regime. What a lot of people dont realize is how many different models of Mosin Nagant rifles there are. However, it uses a feed system created by Leon Nagant. However, the older version of the Finnish military cartridge was loaded with the S-type bullet that had nominal diameter of .308. The toughness of the M91/30 Mosin Nagant rifle on the battlefield gave much-needed morale to the Russian troops. *Competitive Shooter of the Week* Additionally, the bore has been reblued and the rifle has been refurbished which offers a good value for money. New weapons focused upon smaller diameter projectiles and smokeless powder to achieve greater velocities. The inventors obliged by delivering their final designs. 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. century looming, all the great powers were holding arms tests. Year stamps are quite visible. Youve probably heard about the differences between magazines and clips,. Meanwhile, Carcanos and Arisakas were the pass overs of snooty collectors a decade or two ago. The M1891 clearly combined features, either by happenstance or discrete design, with its international competitors. 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. Soldiers also used them through the end of WWII. Among the models produced are Estonian, Polish, Hungarian, Romanian, Czech, Bulgarian, and even Chinese (T53) versions. One such detail is the attachment of the magazine spring to the magazine base plate. Same thing happened with 1940 "Tula" M38's - they were not produced in Tula. However, a two-piece bolt body for ease of maintenance and a specialized stripper clip proved to be proud national contributions. It was an improvement on the Model 91/30, particularly for urban warfare; but few M44s saw combat on the Eastern Front. 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. shank, The date indicates when the barrel was manufactured, but the She grabbed large tracts of land in Eastern Germany. It is in a ready-to-fire state and doesnt require much maintenance. The most common employed a 3-power "PU" straight-tubed sight that was inserted into a slide mount which affixed . Also adopted was the 7.62mm Russian rimmed cartridge, for which the Model 91 was chambered. Unlike newly manufactured firearms, military surplus firearms cannot be relied on to meet a certain level of quality. Many territories, like Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Belarus, and Estonia got sucked back into Russia. 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). The Podolsk factory was not a weapon factory (it produced sewing machines and motorcycles), thiscaused huge problems. [9] The Russians knew the greatness of the Mosin in battle. Since they had been fighting alongside the Russian army for quite some time, they were familiar with using the Mosin Nagant. The bulk of the orders remained in the US and when the Russian Revolution broke out the orders were either flat out canceled or defaulted. [24], Virtually every country that received military aid from the Soviet Union, China, and Eastern Europe during the Cold War used MosinNagants at various times. But a few countries still use it for their military, like Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Afghanistan, and Finland. All in the span of a few, perplexingly short years. Ideally, the lands should be relatively free of scratches while the grooves should have as little pitting as possible. This made it easier to handle on horseback. The front sight had a globe guard. [citation needed] However, despite a lack of both aesthetic focus and uniformity, the basic functionality of the Mosins was unimpaired. * Details about "short" M91/30 rifles and initial bullet speed rifles, that are mentioned in the table above, will be provided in other sections. Some lucky collectors can find markingsthat are different from Soviet and Imperial Tula and Izhevsk (and Sestroretsk) markings, which do not belong to foreign M91 and M91/30 and carbinemanufacturers. Production continued throughout the Winter and Continuation wars along side other models like the M91 which were retained due to the limited numbers of M39's that could be produced under the pressures of war. Plus, the rifle comes complete with a sling and cleaning rod. This problem got an answer with the adoption of Mosin Nagant rifles in the Russian Army in 1891. The best chance of strengthening their army was to use already-held arms. The Cossack rifles were the same as Dragoon rifles. In fact, it wont even accept one because of its heavier front sight base. The 1880s saw global advances in the development of martial arms. The information below covers only M91/30, M38 and M44 production since 1931, when M91/30 production started (in May of that year). 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. and the Collector's Forum at Gunboards.com; Both with the rifle and its domestic scope. Even if you have done it before, a refresher course on a few important things to keep an eye out for is always helpful. Production began in Lige, Belgium; however Russia purchased the manufacturing rights in 1898, and moved production to the Tula Arsenal in Russia, and was soon producing 20,000 examples per year. This allowed infantrymen to engage targets accurately at increased ranges. [11], 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. Likely, to keep out mere plinking mortals wanting a piece of history. The notched rear tangent iron sight is adjustable for elevation, and is calibrated in hundreds of meters (arshins on earlier models). However, it did not have provisions for a bayonet. Like the Mauser, the bolt lift arc on the MosinNagant is 90 degrees, versus 60 degrees on the LeeEnfield. In Mosin's original design the spring was not attached to the base plate and, according to the Commission, could be lost during maintenance, rifle cleaning. They just werent designed for that. Soon, other countries took notice as well. The M/56 was an experimental 7.62x39mm version of the Mosin Nagant. Youll know a really bad barrel when you see one. Allowing corners to be cut in the finish machining marks on barrels were common. 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. These rifles were originally meant for the cavalry divisions, just like the dragoon version. The 91/30s and carbines can still be found in use on the battlefield. Though, somewhat worthless (not worthless) for close-quarters combat. Millions were produced in World War II for use by the largest mobilized army in history. The original version of the gun is the M91 or M1891. Nagants submission was overly complicated. Several Mosin variants were quickly put into production, including the standard Infantry, Dragoon, and Cossack model. rifle was assembled post war and cut down from Tikka M91s (thanks Tuco). Remington and Westinghouse handled the manufacturing of those firearms. The Mosin-Nagant Dragoon rifle is a rifle with a long and interesting history. This M91/59 is in extremely good condition for a rifle almost 90 years old. Manufactured from 1927-40, the M27 was the first fully-functional customized model of the M91 used by the Finnish Army. This was to be Russias first, small-bore, smokeless powder firearm. The only difference between dragoon and Cossack rifles was the bayonet. A hooded post front sight, replacing the blade on previous weapons. The bolt and the receiver were modified. The Izhevsk Arsenal began production of the M44 in 1943, with 50,000 carbines built for combat testing. Add to that, an industry that could not adequately equip the waves of conscripted and undertrained soldiers. The trigger was improved by adding a coil spring. Interchangeable bolt heads, like the Lee-Enfield sensible as both use rimmed rounds. Definitions: Matching A rifle with all four serialed parts (barrel, bolt, floorplate, and buttplate) numbered the same. For detailed information on the production years of variations of the round receiver on M91/30s, M38s, and M44s, please see the Mosin Nagant Rifle Receiver Variations page. Remington got an order for 1.5 million rifles and Westinghouse was set to make the other 1.8 million. [53], Several American companies manufacture aftermarket rifle stocks that come inletted so a Mosin can be dropped directly into the stock without additional modification, for shooters who would prefer their ex-military rifles look more like civilian-made hunting rifles. [19] 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. [citation needed] Mosin could not apply for a patent since he was an officer of the Russian army, and the design of the rifle was owned by the Government and had the status of a military secret. These rifles were based on the design of the M28-30 with slight alterations like the semi-pistol grip and the 1-inch gap of the foresight from the muzzle. Regional and colonial disruptions, such as in India, Africa and even in the US, proved otherwise. Photo courtesy of Richard Percy. The rifle is still used for hunting in the US, Russia, and several European countries. No matter whats wrong with it, if it still works, it aint broke! Proof of these adages is offered up in the trusty 1891 Mosin Nagant Rifle. Izhevsk made M91/30 PU snipers in 1947 and a handful of 1946 dated infantry rifles have been reported. Inspiring would-be collectors to eagerly rifle through any rediscovered surplus crates or old collections looking for hex receivers or one marked Remington or Westinghouse. You may want to have a gunsmith check your barrel rifling and crown. Sergei Mosin and Leon Nagant, this rifle was a big upgrade for the Russian Army. This left social and economic contradictions that the central government only treated with centuries-old autocracy: trading space for time. Soviet manufacturing focused on the mass production of already proven firearms. The Russians re-evaluated their rifle in terms of field use as well as industrial simplicity. The vast lands of the Tsars stretch over 1/6th the worlds landmass encompassing dozens of cultures. [54], Other companies are experimenting with detachable, and semi-permanent magazine extensions which would increase the magazine capability from five rounds to ten rounds. This left social and economic contradictions that the central government only treated with centuries-old autocracy: trading space for time. 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. One more detail is the form of the interrupter, a specially designed part within the receiver, which helps prevent, Inclusion of a reinforcing bolt through the finger groove (due to the adoption of a 147-grain pointed '. 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The name Mosin Nagant is a widely recognized one in the world of firearms, military history, and shooting sports. The Russian military was mercilessly impressed by how outdated its equipment was by a modernized Japanese invasion force. The toughness of the M91/30 Mosin Nagant rifle on the battlefield gave much-needed morale to the Russian troops. Further, the US is always no further than one administration away from stopping any new imports of surplus rifles even of US origin. This was a sling slot based upon the German Karabiner 98a. The Imperial Russians had issues in rolling with changes in the political and military landscapes. These rifles are less common and regarded as generally more desirable by collectors. The M/28-57 was a biathlon 7.62x54mm version. Hence, the title Mosin Nagant is given. In Russia, the 91/30 was further simplified in 1935-36 by switching from the octagonal receiver (often called hex) to the round receivers. Matt Gomes -, We've updated our Garand Thumb post to include vid, Understanding Different 12-Gauge Shotgun Load Types, 300 Blackout Effective Range & Best Barrel Length, Survival & Backpacking Water Filter Tests, Best 9mm Ammo: Plinking, Training & Home Defense, Tula, Izhevsk, Sestroryetsk, Remington, Westinghouse, Chatellerault. The Three Line Rifle, Model of 1891 (bore diameter, a 'line' equaling one tenth of an inch) is the official name. Many of these with reproduction Soviet scopes and turned down bolt 91/30s fetching prices inconceivable a few years ago. Additionally, Russia ordered a strange hybrid from Winchester in the form of the 1895 Musket. Now, is highly sought after by collectors. Something that should be pointed at are the production factories. With the dawn of the 20th century looming, all the great powers were holding arms tests. Some can remember Russian and Norinco SKS rifles selling for $75 in the early 1990s. MosinNagants have also seen action in the hands of both Soviet[25] and Mujahadeen forces in Afghanistan during the Soviet Union's occupation of the country during the 1970s and the 1980s. In 1939 the factory switched to SVT-38 productionand produced first SVT's in the spring of 1940, since the summer of 1940 it started producing SVT-40's. But they mostly do not provide any sources or explanations about them. Since the ammo is very cheap, and the gun is accurate, one can use it to sharpen their shooting skills. One such markingis a "" letter in a semi-oval. Just because its not widely used for military purposes, it still gets a good amount of work. While it doesnt mean that it will be in better shape than a rifle with a round receiver, it is a sign of higher initial build quality. In 1882, Russia founded a commission to find a new design as well as consider models of other nations. dated infantry rifles have been reported. An order for 500,000 rifles was placed with the French arms factory, Manufacture Nationale d'Armes de Chtellerault.[10].
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