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Dokumen.tips How to Recognize Different Variations of Mosin Nagant Rifles
Dokumen.tips How to Recognize Different Variations of Mosin Nagant Rifles
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The numerous models and variations of Mosin rifles can be overwhelming to the new collector. Many times they are
mislabeled by dealers, pawn shops, and individuals who are not familiar with them. When searching for a particular model or
variation to fill a hole in a collection it's important to positively identify the firearm to avoid costly mistakes. This guide was
developed to help the new collector identify one or two unique basic features, or combination of features, to look for in each
model to simplify the search. Please keep in mind that there are literally hundreds of variations and it is impossible to identify
all the nuances with this guide. Seemingly minor markings can drastically change the rarity and value of a rifle and further
research is encouraged. The bold title for each model is linked to the corresponding page in theMosin Nagant Models section
which has more in depth information.
Russian M91 rifles are 51 1/2" long, dated 1893-1925, and have the following features. The first picture is early configuration
and the second picture is late configuration.
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Hex Receiver
M91s were manufactured by three Russian and three "foreign" arsenals. While exact logos vary through the years, the
following marks are typical.
Russian Dragoon and Cossack rifles are 48 1/2" long, dated 1893-1932, and have the same features as shown above for the
M91. They were only made at Izhevsk and Tula. The first picture is early configuration and the second picture is late
configuration.
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Soviet M91/30 rifles are 48 1/2" long, dated 1930-1944, and have the following features:
M91/30s can have a hex or round receiver and were manufactured at Tula and Izhevsk. The following marks are typical:
Soviet M38 carbines are 40" long, dated 1939-1945, and have the following features:
M38s were manufactured at Tula and Izhevsk. The following marks are typical:
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Soviet M44 carbines are 40 1/2" long, dated 1943-1948, and have the following feature:
M44s were manufactured at Tula and Izhevsk. The following marks are typical:
Soviet M91/59 carbines are 40 1/2" long, cut down from M91/30s, and have the following feature:
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M91/59s are cut down from Izhevsk and Tula M91/30s and some are "sanitized". "1891/59" is stamped on the barrel and
easily recognizable. The following marks are typical:
Soviet M91/38 carbines are 40 1/2" long, cut down from M91s in Czechoslovakia, and have the following features:
M91/38s are cut down from Russian M91s. The following marks are typical:
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Finnish M91 rifles are 51 1/2" long, dated 1926-1927 and 1940-1943, and have the following features. The first picture is
typical of early configuration and the second picture is typical of late configuration. However, Finnish rifles can vary a great
deal with no set standards for minor features.
The early M91s can have "straight" or "stepped" barrels made by Tikkakoski. Following is a picture of a stepped barrel.
The late M91 barrels came from three sources. The following marks are typical:
Finnish M24 rifles are 51 1/2" long, undated, and have the following features:
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M24 barrels came from two sources, SIG and Germany (Bohler-Stahl). The SIG barrels can be "straight" or "stepped". All
Bohler-Stahl barrels are "stepped". The following marks are typical:
Finnish P-Series rifles are 51 1/2" long, dated with "P-26" or "P-27", and have the following features:
P-Series barrels are scrubbed Russian barrels that have been relined. The following marks are typical:
P-Series marking
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Finnish M27 rifles are 46 1/2" long, dated 1927-1940, and have the following features:
M27s were manufactured at Tikkakoski and VKT. The following marks are typical:
Finnish M28 rifles are 46 1/2" long, undated, and have the following features:
M28 barrel sources were Tikkakoski and SIG. They have the Civil Guard logo "SY". The following marks are typical:
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Finnish M28/30 rifles are 46 1/2" long, dated 1934-1940, and have the following features:
Finnish M39 rifles are 46 1/2" long, dated 1941-1945, and have the following features:
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There are six major variations of M39s. The following marks are typical:
Finnish M91/30 rifles are 48 1/2" long, dated 1943-1944, and have the following features:
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Tikkakoski M91/30
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Polish, Hungarian, Romanian M44s and Chinese T53 carbines are 40 1/2" long, dated 1951-1960, and have the following
feature:
M44s were manufactured in Poland, Hungary, and Romania; T53s in China. The following marks are typical:
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Hungarian M91/30 rifles are 48 1/2" long, dated in the 1950s, and have the following features:
Hungarian M91/30
Romanian M91/30 rifles are 48 1/2" long, dated in the 1950s, and have the following features:
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Romanian M91/30
Albanian M91/30 rifles are 48 1/2" long, dated 1961, and have the following features:
Albanian M91/30
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