Hex receiver

The Mosin Nagant and its 7.62x54R cartridge are the longest serving small arms to date. The original Model 1891 was issued to Russian military as an infantry rifle and was continued into the development of the USSR for the Red Army. Many changes were made from the Mosin’s initial launch until the start of WWI and like other militaries at the turn of the 20th century the Spitzer bullet was a big influence. In 1930 the most prolific and well known version of the Mosin was fabricated. A cylindrical receiver was produced replacing the early “hex” style receivers of the original 1891 rifle. The front sight would also receive a protected hood. Many of these rifles took the former Dragoon model and would face lift them to the 1891/30 standard. Like many militaries around this time the rifles were simple and easy to face lift so it made sense economically to do this. M91/30 rifles are famous for being converted into sniper rifles  those rifles would have bent bolt handles and 3.5×21 PU scopes. The Mosin utilizes 5 round stripper clips and was intended for use with 147 grain bullets. Mosin rifles could be purchased in the USSR after the war for hunting rifles (so long as the bayonet was removed) Millions of rifles were produced for both World Wars and so the Mosin was distributed all over the world. Even in modern times, there have been sitings of reserve M91/30 rifles being used in the early stages of the Russia Ukraine conflict. The rifle saw use in many famous conflicts included and not limited to:  Cretan Revolt of 1897, Boxer Rebellion of 1899, Russo Japan War of 1904, Russian Revolution of 1905, First Balkan War and Second Balkan War, World War I, Finnish Civil War, The Russian Civil War, Chinese Civil War, Spanish Civil War, Winter War, World War II, Korean War, Hungarian Revolution, Angolan Civil War, Yemeni Civil War, The Vietnam War, Soviet Afghan War, War in Iraq, Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

The Russian Mosin pictured is the rifle for sale. This Mosin is in very good condition. It was made by the Tula Arsenal in 1934. The Gun does appear to be refinished. The stock is in great shape with very minor wear and so is the exterior metal parts. It appears that all parts of the rifle are matching serial numbers. (Barrel/receiver, bolt, butt plate, bolt) This Tula does include a bayonet but the bayonet is NOT matching numbers. Also included is a kit with an ammo pouch, oil bottle, and sling, some Mosin tools for cleaning were also found in the kit. (See photos). The action feels nice.

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