After WWII the Soviet Union shared much of its weapons technology with its satellite countries, including the Mosin rifles and carbines. Hungarian M44 carbines are common in the US, but the Hungarian M91/30 is not as well known. There are two versions, the M91/30 PU sniper and the standard M91/30. The Hungarian M91/30 follows the same basic pattern as the Soviet M91/30 with few differences. The barrel shank markings are "02", which is the country code for Hungary, the date, the Hungarian crest, and the serial number. The dates are in the early 1950s and began before M44 production in Hungary.

Receiver Tang Markings

02 and date

Features

Round High Wall Receiver

Some Hungarian M91/30s are built on round low wall receivers.

For a detailed comparison of secondary receiver features please see the Mosin Nagant Rifle Receiver Variations page.

Sights
The Hungarian M91/30 is a direct copy of the Soviet model and the rear sight is identical to the later Soviet version. All graduations are on top of the leaf from 1 to 20 representing hundreds of meters. The base is attached to the barrel with a dovetail of the same size as the M91 and held in place with two pins.
The front sight base is integral with the barrel and the same size as the Soviet version.  The standard milled post and globe assembly is used.

Cleaning rod nut, tapered hole in front only, hole in top threaded to receive nose cap screw to aid in removing nut

Nose Cap	Sling Slots

Barrel Bands

Handguard

Bayonet Socket