*Russian, WW2, Model 1891/30 Mosin Nagant Bolt Action Rifle with M1891/30 Socket Bayonet & Sling, Dated 1942, Made at Izhevsk, Deactivated Old Spec*
Serial No: 8253
Calibre: 7.62mm
Barrel Length: 29″
Marked on the barrel: 1942 B E8255
Izhevsk “Hammer and Sickle”, Izhevsk Arrow in a Triangle
Marked on bolt: 8253
Marked on buttplate:
Marked on Magazine 8253 – 235
Bayonet Marked: 9226, V on the obverse
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. The 1891 relates to it’s first production date, and the 30 relates to its final major modification date of 1930.
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.
M1891/30 Socket Bayonet with Cruciform Blade
Approximate measurements: 50.3cm overall
The M1891/30 bayonet has a press stud to secure the bayonet in place, rather than the locking ring of the M1891.
*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. The bayonet is in good condition. Please refer to the images as a part of our condition report.
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