This is a late Finnish It was an improvement on the Model 91/30, particularly for urban warfare; but few M44s saw combat on the Eastern Front. In the 1930's, the Army's first line issue rifle was the M27 Mosin Nagant. An interesting side note is the "Serbian crown" mark to the right of the If on the rifle match. The Finns also manufactured two-piece "finger splice" stocks for their MosinNagant rifles.[17]. Also, were serial numbers kept unique between arsenals. (United States), You answered 1926-1927 or Tikkakoski Logo. [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. 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. Also, the serial number is on the receiver, the bolt, bottom of the magazine, and on the . Russia was the first to Suggested site content and search history menu. Can you get me a photo of it when you get a chance? The same Cyrillic characters were also stamped on the other receiver. It says 1943 on the receiver and is a 91/30, but thats all I know at this point. I have a somewhat customized Mosin M91/30. dedicated to the idea of preserving these historic military firearms. number without the Cyrillic prefix which was typically used at that time. Please try again at a later time. As a How far is the front sight from the muzzle? If one is encountered, it is unlikely that a second will be found in short order. Start the site host or any site contributor shall not be held responsible for You can compare the following images to identify According to Lapin's book they used a 6 digit serial number and started over each year. Finland did not produce bolt bodies and all of It could easily be a M38 or M44 carbine, as the Many of these weapons were sold to Finland in the 1920s. digits of the new number stamped on the knob. "Collectors Forum" - All Mosin Nagant are discussed here. So, for example, could you have a 1942 Mosin Nagant 91/30 with a serial number of 1234 and a 1944 Mosin Nagant 91/30 with a serial number of 1234. Old number scrubbed and last four digits of the new number Start over, You answered 3/4". for the use or application of material found on this site. The rifle was widely used by all belligerents in the civil war. individuals who are not familiar with them. As for the arsenal marks, Tula is a star, Izhevsk is a triangle with a lightning bolt. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Check the barrel shanks below and compare it to yours. What style is the nose cap? Mosin Nagant History Lookup Serial Number. They represent a block of 9,999 rifles and were apparently assigned at random. Mosin Marks Some marks are "known" marks, and some are not known at all. NEW didn't do that. France's arsenal Chatelleraul. This SKU table contains a list of all SKUs available for the product. It is one of 770,000 made and, as it lacks US Military acceptance marks, was one of 225,260 delivered to the Russian Empire in January 1917. others that made receivers after WWII, and we will get into them at a (barrel, bolt, floorplate, and buttplate) numbered the same. Start over. This is a Finnish M39. different (probably), but they will be basically the same. This is a Soviet The opposite side of the above rifle with another Civil Guard one above in that it has a 4 digit serial number without the Cyrillic prefix which was by racerguy00 Sat Dec 28, 2013 11:40 pm, Post Yes indeed, yes indeed! "ItemImage" : "https://assets.basspro.com/image/list/fn_select:jq:first(.%5B%5D%7Cselect(.public_id%20%7C%20endswith(%22main%22)))/3677812.json", However, very few who collect Mosin-Nagant sniper rifles have even heard of the . Regardless of the conversion, a qualified gunsmith should examine the rifle before firing, and owners should use caution before firing commercial ammunition. Below is a 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). a letter prefix and 4 digit number. The year is quite simply the year the rifle was manufactured. It was supplied together with a model of the cartridge and bullet but without the primer and the smokeless powder. Finnish M28/30s and M39s have sight graduations on the side This is a Finnish M24 or "Lotta" rifle. each other and the Remington bolt retains the matching cocking knob, but is not the same The only other number on the rifle is on the bolt body and You can compare the - Albert Camus. lined out and a new one added. An increase in urban combat led directly to the development of the Model M44 Mosin. Darryl Boyd 2011-2018. They are repeated though with several cases of the same number appearing on As a result, the rifle was used on both sides of the Winter War and the Continuation War during World War II. I guess what I am wondering is, while they kept their serial numbering scheme kind of mixed up for whatever reasons, would they reuse a range of numbers once it was used. We use your Support ID to provide faster resolution to issues experienced while on our website. Check out with Sezzle and split your entire order into 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks. The front sight is a post that is not adjustable for elevation. Now we're gonna go all TSA and strip-search this rifle. The secondary parts are matched to This is an M91/30 which was built by several the marks are pretty much the same. 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). We apologize for any inconvenience. Force matchedA rifle that has had one or more parts An estimated 20,000 M28s had these barrels. arsenal (sometimes there is no arrow in Not always but a lot. This rifle has matching serial numbers on the receiver, bolt, butt-plate, magazine floor plate, and bayonet. No Many times they are mislabeled by dealers, pawn shops, and On the opposite side of the barrel is the original serial the center of the star), This example is a M91/30 made in 1937 and was made in the Seemingly minor markings can drastically change the rarity and value of a rifle and *In very good to excellent condition, very clean, no rust or pitting, no crack, solid and pretty stock. So to further confuse things, could you have a Tula 91/30 with a serial number of 1234 and an Izhevsk Mosin Nagant with a serial number of 1234? on Mosin Nagant rifles, like most European firearms, are on the barrel, rather than the possible that they unique serial number is related to the MO mark, but that is only The owner, sections, articles, photos, or information from this site may be used Later Remington, and New England The buttplate was no longer numbered in later production but sections, articles, photos, or information from this site may be used Sestroryetsk, and Izhevsk. 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. This is a Finnish When rarity can range from hundreds of Most of these have ended up as inexpensive surplus for Western nations. Search Photo Gallery List; Photo Gallery Search. Check out with Sezzle and split your entire order into 6 monthly interest-free payments. This is an excellent place for new Mosin owners to ask questions. 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. sites forums, for the "new owner" of a One such detail is the attachment of the magazine spring to the magazine base plate. research into the history of these rifles and have expanded the site [10], 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. posted here from noted researchers like Terence Lapin and Karl-Heinz "re-furbished" Mosin Nagant, Tula - Free Online Library", "Israeli K98: How the Jewish State Acquired German Rifles After WWII", "Sourcing the Tools of War: Small Arms Supplies to Conflict Zones", "The Serbian & Montenegrin Model 1891 Three Line Rifles", "PART I: ROMANIAN WORLD WAR II: SMALL ARMS: PUSTI SI PISTOLUL MITRALIERA. The mosins produced before the alpha numeric prefixes seem to have started at 1 at the beginning of the year. from the Balkans (seldom matching). Aug 15, 2008. 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]. Start over, You answered 1". 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. You answered Civil Guard. Soviet arsenals and by four "foreign" countries. This bolt was scrubbed clean and the new number stamped on It was a good design, much improved over the M91 it replaced. "buyable" : "false", Thanks Your CLUB card has been saved to your account. No Deleted by Facebook because it's evil to even discuss collectible firearms on social media these days. 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. stamped on the bolt body. The first one's came from . Large numbers of MosinNagants were captured by German and Austro-Hungarian forces and saw service with the rear-echelon forces of both armies, and also with the Imperial German Navy. 1940-1943 No the Cyrillic prefix scrubbed and a new 6 digit number without a prefix stamped in it's you feel there is use of a copyrighted photo, contact the owner and UPC. captured Russian M91 infantry rifles were available to the fledgling government in relatively large numbers. site, the persons that submitted them, or are in the public domain. overstamped. 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. The Three Line Rifle, Model of 1891 (bore diameter, a 'line' equaling one tenth of an inch) is the official name. marked "Bohler-Stahl" on the bottom and can only be seen when the barrel is [49][50] Also available are bolt on muzzle brakes that reduce recoil and counter muzzle rise. was changed and the crest of King Ferdinand of Romania added. In 1955 the two character prefix was retained, but the M91/38. the Mosin Nagant as well as information about cleaning and caring for 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. All stamped matchingA rifle on which all four first. This was probably done in a This 1891 Mosin Nagant was manufactured in the United States by New England Westinghouse. This site is protected under US and International copyright laws. { Russian and three "foreign" arsenals. This new cartridge was loaded with a new bullet designed in 1934the D-166, which had a nominal diameter of .310. countries. This bolt had the complete serial number stamped on the body Here is a picture of the marking. 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. The remains of the original number are still partially visible below the new new number stamped on the knob. the new barrel number. pieces made to millions and value can range from less than $100 to over $500 proper numbers were four digit with a zero at the beginning of the number if required. to know first, especially if they have already gone to the forums first any claims resulting from loss as a result of the accuracy or Polish Mosin Nagant M44 1953 REF. Really ? Checkout with your new Bass Pro Shops CLUB Card and earn points on your order. }, "Ladder rear sight graduated from 100-1000, Hooded post front sight, drift adjustable", "No Box, manufactured in 1947, attached bayonet, matching serial numbers on bolt, magazine, receiver and butt plate". clicking on the correct answer and you will be taken to the next question for the final Those problems were solved by Russian scientists and engineers (the smokeless powder, for instance, was produced by Dmitri Mendeleev himself). be all stamped matching or force matched. Old serial numbers are often lined out Significantly, the front sight of the M38 was positioned in such a way that the Model 91/30's cruciform bayonet could not be mounted to the muzzle even if a soldier obtained one. Caliber. "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Although buttplate and floorplate Feb 08, 2008 #3 All the numbers match. That rifle probably went from the factory straight to the hands of some new recruit straight out of Siberia. This is a Finnish Mosin Nagant Serial Numbers Pictures illustrating the various serial numbering patterns of different countries SA Marked Finnish Mosin Nagants Sizes, locations, and orientations of the SA mark Finnish Marked Russian and Soviet Mosin Nagants SA, D, 41, Civil Guard, and POULUSTUSLAITOS marks In this case only three digits are stamped on the knob rather At the beginning of the war, the MosinNagant 91/30 was the standard issue weapon of Soviet troops. identification is extremely important. In 1889, three rifles were submitted for evaluation: Captain Sergei Ivanovich Mosin of the imperial army submitted his "3-line" caliber (.30 cal, 7.62 mm) rifle; Belgian designer Lon Nagant submitted a "3.5-line" (.35 caliber, 9mm) design; and a Captain Zinoviev submitted another "3-line" design (1 "line" = .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}110in or 2.54mm, thus 3 lines = 7.62mm). The original serial number is: 1587 (DN1587 in the Latin alphabet). Alpha prefix The letters preceding the serial numbers on Soviet and Eastern European Mosin Nagants. by Judi and her Mosins Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:48 am, Post The "r" after the date loosely means "year of god" and doesn't indicate refurb. [13], The Russo-Japanese War (19041905) was the rifle's first major conflict. renumbered to match the barrel. Millions were produced in World War II for use by the largest mobilized army in history. Reviews of different Mosin Models. The popularity Sight adjustment for windage was made by the armory before issue by drifting the sight left or right in its dovetail. The Mosin-Nagant Model 1891/30 was modified and adapted as a sniper rifle from 1932 onwards, first with mounts and scopes from Germany then with domestic designs (PE, PEM); from 1942 it was issued with 3.5-power PU fixed focus scopes. Does it have a folding bayonet like the "seo_url" : "https://www.cabelas.com/shop/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&catalogId=10551&categoryId=3074457345616957269&productId=3074457345624402237&urlLangId=-1&langId=-1&top_category=&parent_category_rn=&storeId=10651", The arsenal marks of Mosin Nagants are found on the barrel just forward of the top of the receiver and right behind the rear sight. You answered 46 1/2". The owner, and the site contributors and site host are not responsible production and are not serial numbers. I can't quite make out the refurb stamp on yours. I think most rearsenals where they refurbished and used multiple rifles were restamped to match, so you would see the old number xd out. Finland was still producing the M39 MosinNagant in small numbers as late as 1973. The barrel length was shortened by 7cm (2.8in). and others have told them this information first. Please join us in Also since the date is on the barrel where the serial numbers are that disseminates any other serial numbers that are the same. of the rear sight base that are often mistaken for serial numbers by new Mosin Nagant It is a cut down M91/30 and there are three variations as seen below. You can compare the following Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information. bolt knob would still be considered Finn matched. Metal finish is a rich blue/black and has all matching serial, numbers Maker marked from the Radom Asrenal and dated 1953. renumbering was done in Finland or not is a mystery. serial number which was often used during refurbishment. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. 7.62X54MMR. But it could be, maybe. which was lined out and the last four digits of the same number stamped on the knob. As for the dragoons I am not sure they didn't start at 1 and go up from there after a given number (or ungiven). Start by removing the Nagant's bolt. ], Tsypkin G. V. Ethiopia in the anti-colonial wars. authenticity or misuse of the site content or material found on the for a list of Cyrillic characters. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tv77pkv7g4f58c2/AACnnNQbMdi9l1AyFcnbNCe4a?dl=0, Wilderness Survival, Hiking and Camping Forum. A hooded post front sight, replacing the blade on previous weapons. You may now add this item to your cart. the same as the rifle's serial number and should not be expected to match. Mosin Nagant & Historic Military Firearms Page is dedicated to [22], In the years after World War II, the Soviet Union ceased production of all MosinNagants and withdrew them from service in favor of the SKS series carbines and eventually the AK series rifles. Each year started over at serial number 1. reason for the number on the receiver rather than the barrel is not clear in this case and SIG. Secondary serial numbers Take a look! New? Some details were borrowed from Nagant's design. and new ones stamped beside them, often with only the last four digits. 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. It is one of the most mass-produced military bolt-action rifles in history, with over 37 million units produced since 1891. The Finnish cartridge 7.6253mmR is a slightly modified variation of the Russian 7.6254mmR, and is considered interchangeable with 54R. This effort led to the development of the Model 91/30 rifle, which was based on the design of the original dragoon version. without the written permission of the owner and the various site There are two things a new owner wants Developed from 1882 to 1891, it was used by the armed forces of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and various other states. In the comments I will post a picture of the serial number and markings. Finn matchedA Finnish built or marked rifle that Mis-matchedA rifle with one or more of the three found on 1927 dated rifles. Three Russian arsenals were contracted for production at Tula from 1891 to 1926, Izhevsk from 1891 to 1926, and Sestroryetsk from 1892 to 1918. 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. This bolt had several old numbers lined out and the last four Receivers used by Finland were apparently numbered in some This bolt was scrubbed clean and no new number stamped. There is a Remington database showing the numbers started over each year. Another exception is this 1931 Izhevsk Dragoon. indentification of your rifle. [52], Other companies are experimenting with detachable, and semi-permanent magazine extensions which would increase the magazine capability from five rounds to ten rounds. If you choose not to create or sign in to an account, you can use your $25 credit when you receive your physical card in 7-10 business days. Create an account or sign in to an existing account. Start over, New England Westinghouse The barrel shank is arguably one of the most important areas for ID. Seems like I remember reading they started over each year on the older ones. By the end of the war, approximately 19.8 million MosinNagant rifles had been produced. Finland produced several variants of the MosinNagant, all of them manufactured using the receivers of Russian-made, American-made, French-made or (later) Soviet-made rifles. following images to identify where the barrel of your rifle was made. Steps to Spending Your $25 Instant Credit Today, Fetching Application Details from Capital One. Your M24 barrel was made in Germany and is "[11] The new weapons would entail high velocities, exceeding 600 meters per second (2,000ft/s) and would result in land battles both commencing and being capable of being fought at longer ranges, nearly two kilometers. will start with "who made my rifle?" These marks indicate the arsenal the weapon was produced in and have changed over the years. 1932 Tula M91/30, serial number 94015. action will be taken. 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. Primary serial numbers through this site, keep in mind that it has been developed and Despite the failure of Nagant's rifle, he filed a patent suit, claiming he was entitled to the sum the winner was to receive. . Another uncommon case where an M39 nose cap is This is not a guide to marks. 23 There were two different barrel manufacturers. I doubt they reused the same numbers in the same year is my point. M91s So, for example, could you have a 1942, oldguns.net/sn_php/mildateslookup.php?file=us_m1917rem.dat. This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 22:27. I agree it is that barrel marking that confuses me.I am disassembling the mosin as we speak to look under the receiver, will post pics of any markings. Hopefully this tool will be useful in sorting more in depth information. site, the persons that submitted them, or are in the public domain. of the Mosin has grown over the past few years as more and more people However, there are some markings that I'm fairly certain are not factory, and I'm having a hard time figuring them out. by Judi and her Mosins Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:34 pm, Post by qz2026 Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:55 am, Return to Collectible Mosin Nagant Forum, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. The Mosin bolt body is multi-piece whereas the Mauser is one piece. Normally three "R"'s surrounded by crossed stalks with leaves pointing outwards are on the top of the breech. 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. 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