*Russian, WW2, Dated 1943, Moisin Nagant Model 1891/30 PU Sniper Bolt Action Carbine with Original Scope and Sling, Made at Izhevsk, Old Spec Deactivated*
Serial number "дг4867", marked on top of barrel, side of barrel, on bolt and on magazine
Marked on top of Barrel: wheat, hammer and sickle logo, 1943г, дг4867 and Izhevsk factory "triangle in arrow marking"
Marked on Stock: "1376", Scope has "пд1376, 11/755" marked on side.
Marked on Scope: Izhevsk "Hammer and Sickle, 91/30, No. д-111755" and пд1376" marked on side. The windage dial, on the left of the scope is calibrated plus and minus to 10, and the elevation dial is marked out to a (very optimistic) 1300 meters.
Numerous Izhevsk factory markings throughout
Complete with Scope, Original Scope covers, Sling and Cleaning Rod
Approx Measurements: 122.9cm overall length, 76.4cm barrel, 7.62 Cal.
The Mosin-Nagant, also known as Mosin’s rifle, is a five-shot, bolt-action military rifle with an internal magazine. It commonly uses the 7.62×54mmR cartridge. Developed from 1882 to 1891, it saw service in the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and other countries. With over 37 million units produced since 1891, it’s one of the most widely manufactured bolt-action rifles in history. Despite its age, it remains in use worldwide due to its reliability, simplicity, accuracy, and ability to be fully disassembled with a bayonet. Model 1891/30 is the most prolific version of the Mosin–Nagant. It was produced for standard issue to all Soviet infantry from 1930 to 1945. It featured a cylindrical rather than an octagonal receiver, flat rear sights graduated in metres rather than the obsolete Russian arshinii units of measurement, and a hooded post-type front sight that replaced the simple blade of earlier models.
The M1891 was adapted for use as a sniper rifle in 1932, featuring a longer, bent bolt handle to accommodate a telescopic sight. From 1942, it was equipped with the Russian-produced 3.5 x 21 PU scope, known for its simplicity and ease of manufacture. The scope had a fixed 3.5 magnification, an adjustable reticle for range, and windage adjustments in familiar mil increments. Its effective design continued post-World War II and was adapted for other rifles.
The sniper variants were highly regarded for their ruggedness, reliability, accuracy, and ease of maintenance. The 91/30 PU models were generally built to higher standards than the standard issue rifles. The standard M91/30 rifles were test-fired, and the best-performing ones were selected for conversion into sniper rifles. These selected rifles had their triggers reworked, and the finish on the later PU (Pilyotnaya Usovaya, or “aviator”) snipers was superior to that of the standard infantry rifles. PU snipers were never issued a bayonet.
*Condition*
This rifle is in good condition. It has the dings and knocks commensurate with its age and service. It is old spec deactivated, the bolt moves smoothly and it cocks and dry-fires and the magazine can be loaded. Please refer to the images as a part of our condition report.
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