Inferring problems due to the revolution is fine, but many of the factory bosses worked on through the period. Mosinnagant cleaning and maintenance kits and their oil can marked. Russian and soviet mosin nagant marks including marks from chatellerault, remington, and new england westinghouse. One of the hardest go come by mosin nagant variants these days is the 9 pu sniper rifle. Whether operated by manual or purely mechanical means, each cartridge in. Can anyone help me identify the markings on my 1895 nagant. Sep 23, 2014 the mosin nagant rifle as each popular firearm has many stories binded with each example of it, but before the mosin nagant rifle enter service many other design were tested, both russian and foreign. In spite of the difficulties, an attempt has been made to create a guide to the rarity of various mosin nagant models and variations. Often the meaning is unknown even to the most knowledgeable researchers.
Its accompanied by a cleaning and maintenance kit with a mysteriously labeled oil can. However, they are the best place to begin any research you may want to put into your own mosin nagant. You have just received your mosinnagant rifle, a or vintovka mosina, developed in the 1880s and used ever since. Fully adjustable tactical stock for your mosin nagant rifle. By modern standards, this probably doesnt sound all that strong but, in fact, it was sturdy enough to deal with the rifles rimmed, tapered 7. Production dates 19251927, unused remaining barrels were also built as complete rifles again in the 1940s. The first mosin rifle called mosin 1887 has tubular magazine in stock like henry rifle. Great military surplus bolt tool issued with the mosin nagant rifles. The mosinnagant rifle, 6th edition for collectors only.
Mosin model identification gun and game the friendliest. Thin green bars represent the price spread for all listings for each day. Official soviet mosinnagant rifle manual the russian mosin. The only markings on the barrel shank would be the scope serial number on the left side just above the woodline. The svt 40 sniper rifle become the standard issue snipers weapon in the summer of 1940. I have told him i do not believe it is a sniper but he thinks the scenario is thisthis rifle started its life as an infantry rifle in 1939. Finnish mosin nagant marks including a few with uncertain meanings but obvious finnish origin. Mosin nagant forums southern california mosin owners. The m39 represented an attempt at standardization between the civil guard and the regular army. A limited number of this history of the mosin nagant book is available. This website is dedicated to the study and history of a very interesting variant of the mosin nagant series of rifles. Mosin nagant bolt assembly with pictures war gun mods.
If your are a mosin nagant owner, you need this tool. They seem to be sold out everywhere and seem to be going up in value every year. Mosin nagant m39 rifle the most famous and widely produced of all finnish mosin nagants was the m39. This is a quick tool to identify which specific model of mosin nagant rifle you have. The adaptation of this rifle is one of the reasons why the 7. The rifles are commonly known as mo marked by collectors. An izhevsk exsniper pu would typically evidence weldedup screw and pin holes on the left side of its receiver. The bolt handle, the firing pin, the firing spring, the connecting bar split at the end, the safety mechanism back of the bolt, and the bolt head.
Jun 18, 2015 mosin nagant m39 rifle the most famous and widely produced of all finnish mosin nagants was the m39. Color is mostly green with some khaki, see photos, various stamps and dates, some dirt, grease, ect from storage and possible. The wartime mosins are easily identified by the presence of tool marks and rough finishing that never would have passed the inspectors in peacetime. Several models were tested, among which the french saintetienne model. The mosin nagant rifle weapon book 50 kindle edition by harriman, bill, shumate, johnny, gilliland, alan.
Tula markings from a 1940 and 1944 dated m38 carbine. The wartime mosins are easily identified by the presence of tool marks and. The mosin nagant m91 type 3line rifle was russia and the soviet unions military standard service weapon from 1891. We have some of the best experts here looking forward to your questions. Along with the markings, another trait of this series is a barrel in the white, while the other parts are blued as normal. The purpose is to give an overview showing typical placement of the sa mark on finnish built rifles along with a few atypical examples. Archangel opfor adjustable stock m1891 mosinnagant polymer. Tool is in very good to excellent surplus condition. Also the russian and finnish capture svt38 and svt40.
Mosin nagant three line rifle sling swivel varations. The safety on mosinnagant rifles locks the cocking piece. Although bolt heads can be interchanged, the rifles headspace must be verified after such a change is made. The made is ussrurrs stamp one of the most definitive of all the possible spanish civil war markings that can be found on mosin nagants. Collectors forum all mosin nagant are discussed here.
Looking for the best parts and accessories for your mosin nagant firearm. Russian, czech, finnish, chinese, or any other pu sniper will require some modification to attach original scope mount. This rifle is more than a century old but is still used down to today by hunters, as well as some professional armies. Lightweight, carbon fiber reinforced polymer construction that is impervious to weather and all standard gun solvents and oils. The markings consist of the initials mo and one, in some cases two, two digit numbers added after the original manufacture date.
These guns are extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors of the mosin nagant and its carbines. Oct 02, 20 gun collectors why you should avoid import marks. I insisted on russian made mosinnagants, and with the help of this manual, i knew precisely what markings to look for. Below are examples of early configuration top picture, late configuration second picture and barrel markings. Arent import markings placed in hidden locations like under a forearm stock or behind a pistols grip. Mosin nagants had all the russian markings deliberately ground off. Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. The nagant revolver model 1895 historic details the international renown of the firm nagant was closely linked to its commercial success with a favorite customer. Proper and safe firearms handling is the responsibility of anyone who touches or uses a firearm.
The thick sections of the vertical bars represent the selling prices for each day. Mosin nagant m9 rifles were the primary battle rifles used by the soviet army during the second world war. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mosin markings collectors forum all mosin nagant are discussed here. Special gunsmith techniques and tips to squeeze the most out of your mosin nagant. Jun 17, 2016 the rear sight on the original mosinnagant was graduated in arshins a measurement derived from a pace of 28 inches. The author documents cartouches and other markings on the guns. You should have 6 pieces of the bolt cleaned and ready to assemble. Mosin nagant design was used so widely and for so long, there are many different submodels with various barrel lengths and features, but the action is essentially the same on all. 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. Mosin nagant pu9 scope with mount complete set svt40 mg4x20 german reticle.
It is the only way to properly set up the firing pin depth on your rifle. The nagant revolver was a robust and dependable weapon, beloved by those who depended on it for their lives. The purpose of this page is to illustrate a combination of markings found on mosin nagant rifles that are not yet fully understood. I look at different stampings or marking on the stocks of the mosin nagant m9.
A couple of the marks look like an e on its back with another e on its back stamped over the top. The russojapanese war 19041905 was the mosinnagant m1891 rifles first major blooding, and by the time the war broke out in 1904, approximately 3,800,000 mosinnagant m1891 rifles had been built, with over a million and a half in the hands of the russian cavalry and all of his reserves when hostilities commenced. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. It is impossible to include every possible combination of features in this list.
Safety first firearms can be dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. You can find them with markings from many european countries who either. The mosinnagant rifle was adopted in 1891 by imperial russia. Unfollow mosin nagant 1891 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A mosin identification page to help new owners get started.
Some marks are known marks, and some are not known at all. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the mosin nagant. Mosin nagant military surplus bolt tool accmosblttl. Mosin nagant collectors forum mosin nagant purist and collectors area 70 topics 494 posts last post by deathsythe311 tue jul 03, 2018 6. If there is a serious debate about the postrevolution mosin metallurgy lets hear some actual facts to support the premise.
It consists solely of the text made in ussr or made in urrs stamped into the metal of the rifle. Weird markings on mosin nagant 9 gunboards dot com. The springfield 03 issues arose at a time of zero war pressure when. It was manufactured by three russian and three foreign arsenals.
The following is an article from the rock island armory auction company. Izhevsk 9 sniper markings info parallaxbills curio. Even modern production ammo perfectly suited for hunting, target shooting, or defensive purposes is widely available and almost always at a lower cost than ballistically comparable rounds like. These rifles are now among the most popular surplus rifles available today and enjoy use among both sport shooters and hunters alike. Ammunition for the mosin nagant rifles is designated 7. Also from john sheehan and dealing with the ww1 era. Nagant had made a decisive step and secured a favored position within russian. Mosinnagant 5 female soviet soldiers with sniper mosinnagant rifles after the battle of konigsberg when the soviet union was invaded by nazi germany in 1941 the mosinnagant was the standard issue weapon of soviet troops. How to tell if it is an ex sniper exsniper pay attention to the year your rifle was made, that will determine what to look at below. Just start at the top, answer the question, and follow the instructons. Its got the sickle in the fig leaf up at 12 oclock. By unchanged i mean that nearly any piece of the mosin nagant bolt can be interchanged without modification with a bolt from another mosin nagant rifle. Im in the process of selling my what i believe regular 9 infantry rifle and the buyer thinks this rifle was once a sniper. Unlike the mauser with its myriad variants the mosinnagant has a sufficiently limited number of.
Svt sniper showing the mounting of the svt scope and mount. For finnish marks on purchased or captured mosin nagants, see the finnish marked russian and soviet mosin nagants page. This covers a number of nations and is quite interesting. To the extreme far right near the wood again there is a 1 or russian symbol. Vintovka mosina is a boltaction, internal magazinefed, military rifle, developed by the imperial russian army in 18821891, and used by the armed forces of the russian empire, the soviet union and various other nations. The mosin nagant m9 has a flip up open rear sight and a single front. The mosin nagant is a solid rifle, though, and surplus 7. The russian model 1891 mosinnagant boltaction rifle. To the far right almost on wood there is a 0 with a half moon over it. Jan 18, 2008 an izhevsk exsniper pu would typically evidence weldedup screw and pin holes on the left side of its receiver. Jun 23, 2014 shooting and showing an authentic mosin nagant pu sniper rifle. The book is packed full of charts that cover everything from production numbers to the types of failures these rifles experienced. The mosin nagant rifle was born in 1891 and was known as the 3 line rifle, model 1891.
Included below are step by step instructions on the assembly of a mosin nagant rifle bolt. Mosinnagant cleaning and maintenance kits the m1 garand rifle. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. Manuals may 22, 20 ian mccollum manuals, revolver, uncategorized 19 it isnt unusual for me to learn additional things about a particular gun from various folks after i write a post, which sometimes calls for an addendum to my original post or article. This book helps the reader to purchase, clean, restore, tune, modify and compete with this wonderful piece of living history all at home.
If you post a mosin sniper rifle here, we may or may not move it to the sniper. We have the best mosin nagant parts at the best prices youll find online. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Oct 25, 2018 the mosin nagant m91 type 3line rifle was russia and the soviet unions military standard service weapon from 1891. Click on the image below for a pdf version of the data sheet one page total. The numerous markings and proofs found on mosin rifles can be. Hopefully the format below fills the need for mosin nagants. Mosin nagant rifle guide to proofs and markings q6ngqgzj20lv. During the russoottoman war of 18771878, russian troops armed mostly with berdan singleshot rifles. If you post a mosin sniper rifle here, we may or may not move it to the sniper forum. Mosin nagant variants finnish m27, m39 m2876, captures and any others 38 topics 219 posts last post by bearrowland sat may 14, 2016 8. But many times you will see the grind marks that are left behind sometimes the weld plugs do not take the bluing evenly as the the rest of the receiver and they stand. Incorrect usage accounted for nearly half of the rifle failures experienced with both the mosin nagant and svt40 rifles, by the way.
As a result, millions of the rifles were produced and used in world war ii by the largest mobilized army in history. Oct 26, 2002 the top picture shows the oblong groove for the mount and the bottom with the rifles optical package attached. Some of the pictures are not very clear but are the best i can do. This is an excellent place for new mosin owners to ask questions. Mosin nagant 9 canvas rifle sling original soviet russia cold war era production. Get the best deals on mosin when you shop the largest online selection at.
Sergei mosin, a designer at tula arms manufacturing, and belgian designer leon nagant paired together to create what we now know as the mosin nagant rifle. The more commonly encountered markings are shown here with brief explanations of their meanings. Markings on a tula 1937 stock the russian mosin nagant forum. Mosin nagant rifle guide to proofs and markings all images 7. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. The tula mark is no problem but there are several others that i can not identify. The mosin nagant rifle is the first book ever published in english about the mosin nagant rifle and the breadth and depth of its information and its presentation has set a standard that other authors will find extremely difficult to meet in the future. The best book on m9 rifles and m38, m44 carbines in. Recently got a 1943 mosin nagant izhevsk and have a few questions on markings. How to use the rear sight on mosin nagants gone outdoors. See the cleaning rod page of the mosin nagant features section for more information. Russia, soviet union, finland, hungary, poland, etc. Hence by japaneserussian war of 1904 1905 only about 3. The study of mosin nagant rifles imported from spain is a vast topic, with a great deal of information needed to successfully identify these rifles in the sea of mosin nagant variants.
The numerous markings and proofs found on mosin rifles can be overwhelming to the new collector. This page will attempt to guide mosin owners through partial and complete disassembly and provide a pictorial reference of the various parts. May 15, 2015 build your own mosin nagant 9 pu sniper rifle. The mosin nagant is a simple design that is easy to repair and maintain, but proper technique and an understanding of the design is important. While exact logos vary through the years, you can compare the following images to identify the arsenal which built your rifle. Mosinnagants had all the russian markings deliberately ground off. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have. Mosinnagant 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 mosinnagant was the standard issue weapon of soviet troops.
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