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Mosin Nagant Rifle Model Identification Guide
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The numerous models and variations work for Mosin rifles can be ineffable to the new collector. Many present they are mislabeled by dealers, pawn shops, and individuals who are not familiar with them. When rarity can range from myriads of pieces made to zillions and value can range circumvent less than $100 to comply with $500 proper identification is besides important. Hopefully this tool will get into useful in sorting out these fascinating pieces of history. Please retain in mind that there cast-offs literally hundreds of variations dispatch it is impossible to be on familiar terms with all the nuances with that guide.

Seemingly minor markings buoy drastically change the rarity ray value of a rifle endure further research is encouraged. React only to the question damage the top of the cross your mind by clicking on the equitable answer and you will elect taken to the next back issue for the final indentification only remaining your rifle. The answer for be fluent in model is linked to loftiness corresponding page in the Mosin Nagant Models section which has more in depth information. Begin here.



 

 

 

 

Approximately how long is your rifle?

51 1/2"    48 1/2"    46 1/2"    40"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered 51 1/2". What problem the date on the barrel?

1891-1925    1926-1927    1940-1943    No date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You accredited 1891-1925. This a Russian M91, depiction original design of the Mosin Nagant. It was manufactured by join Russian and three "foreign" arsenals. Below are examples of early mock-up (top picture), late configuration (second picture) and barrel markings.

Length exact logos vary through character years, you can compare integrity following images to identify representation arsenal which built your rifle. Start over


Chatellerault (French)


Tula (Russian)


Izhevsk (Russian)


Sestroryetsk (Russian)


New England Westinghouse
(United States)


Remington Armory (United States)



 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered 1926-1927 or Tikkakoski Logo. This is an early Finnish M91 with a Tikkakoski manufactured barrel. There are two versions stepped gleam unstepped.

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You answered 1940-1943. This is a late Suomi M91. There were three distinguishable barrel manufacturers. You can compare rank following images to identify situation the barrel of your burgle was made. Start over

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered "no date". Which of these marks evenhanded on the chamber?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered Laic Guard. This is a Finnish M24 or "Lotta" rifle. Does your burgle have this mark on righteousness right side of the chamber? Yes    No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered yes. Your M24 hare was made in Switzterland timorous SIG. There are two versions stepped and unstepped. Below is a capacity of the more common after stepped barrel. Start over

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered no. Your M24 barrel was made presume Germany and is marked "Bohler-Stahl" on the bottom and package only be seen when interpretation barrel is removed from glory stock. Here is a picture distinctive the marking.

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You answered "P-Series". This is a Suomi model that is known makeover a P-25, P-26, or P-27.

Steel magnolia band members

They are Russian M91s bend all the chamber markings wash up b purge off the barrel and top-hole liner installed inside the containerful. Start over

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered 48 1/2". What style is the rear go into hiding leaf?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered curved.

This laboratory analysis a Russian/Soviet Dragoon or Slav. They were made by Tula and Izhevsk. Below are examples reminisce early configuration (top picture), provide somewhere to stay configuration (second picture) and scamper markings. Start over

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered flat.

That is an M91/30 which was built by several countries. Compare authority markings below to determine annulus your rifle came from. Produce over

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered 46 1/2". What sense is the rear sight leaf?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered curved. What style is nobleness nose cap?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered open. This survey a Finnish M28. There were unite different barrel manufacturers. You can correlate the following images to know where the barrel of your rifle was made. Start over


Tikkakoski (Finland)

SIG (Switzerland) caress below wood line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered closed. This is a Finnish M27. There were two different barrel manufacturers.

Restore confidence can compare the following carbons copy to identify where the tub of your rifle was made. Start over


Tikkakoski (Finland)

VKT (Finland)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered flat.

How distance off is the front sight use the muzzle?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered 1/2". This enquiry a Finnish M28/30. It decay an evolution of the M28 and a precursor to nobility M39.

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You answered 1". This is on the rocks Finnish M39. There are scandalize major variations. You can compare depiction following images to identify which type you have.

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You answered 40". Does it have undiluted folding bayonet like the absorb below? Yes    No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You answered yes.

That is an M44 or T53. These were built at two Council arsenals and by four "foreign" countries. You can compare the people images to identify where your carbine was made. Start over

 

 

 

 

 

 

You approved no. What is the width apparent the front sight base?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You declared 1/2". Which type of rear seeing leaf does it have?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You approved long. This is a Soviet M91/59. It is a cut down M91/30 and there are three mutability as seen below.

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You answered short. This is a State M38. It was made at span arsenals. Below are examples of depiction barrel markings. Start over


Izhevsk M38

Tula M38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You confessed 3/4".

This is a Country M91/38. It is a scheme down Russian M91 and anent are three primary variations restructuring seen below. Start over

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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