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A Brief Overview of the Mosin Nagant Rifle A history of the development and progression of the design as it was used around the world

    Mosin Nagant FAQs Answers to some common questions

    Mosin Nagant Rifle Specifications Weight, length, barrel length, stock length, and bore diameter by model, stock material by country, and cartridge dimensions

    Mosin Nagant Glossary Definitions of some common terms related to Mosin Nagant rifles with links to pictures and other sources where applicable

    Mosin Nagant Videos Animated videos of the Mosin Nagant action operation and bolt disassembly

    The Russian Alphabet A reference to the characters found on Russian and Soviet rifles and the sounds they represent

    Identification

    Mosin Nagant Rifle Model Identification Guide A tool for identifying the model and maker

    How to Recognize Different Variations of Mosin Nagant Rifles A pictorial list of features unique to each model to aid in locating one for purchase

    Mosin Nagant Master Model Reference Mosin Nagant models and their variations in configuration along with different stock features, finishes, and markings

    Mosin Nagant Master Barrel Mark Reference Mosin Nagant barrel marks with translations, models and years of production.

    Mosin Nagant Models Individual pages for each model that expand on the pages above including specifications, years of production, markings, and features

    Russian/Soviet Models

        M91

        Dragoon/Cossack

        M91/30

        M38

        M44

        M91/59

        M91/38

    Finnish Models

        M24

        P-Series

        M91

        M27

        M28

        M28/30

        M39

        M91/30

    Eastern European and Chinese Models

        Polish M44

        Hungarian M44

        Romanian M44

        Chinese T53

        Hungarian M91/30

        Romanian M91/30

        Albanian M91/30

    Mosin Nagant Rifle Guide to Proofs and Markings A pictorial catalog of the more common markings with brief descriptions

        Russian and Soviet Mosin Nagant Marks Including marks from Chatellerault, Remington, and New England Westinghouse

        Finnish Mosin Nagant Marks Including a few with uncertain meanings but obvious Finnish origin

        Other Country's Mosin Nagant Marks Poland, Hungary, Romania, China, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, United States, Yugoslavia

        Unknown Mosin Nagant Marks Marks of varying rarity, including their country of origin when known

        Mosin Nagant Serial Numbers Pictures illustrating the various serial numbering patterns of different countries

        SA Marked Finnish Mosin Nagants Sizes, locations, and orientations of the SA mark

        Finnish Marked Russian and Soviet Mosin Nagants SA, D, 41, Civil Guard, and POULUSTUSLAITOS marks

        Mosin Nagant MO Marks Pictures, data and information on this mark with a sortable data table

        Mosin Nagants with Painted Marks Pictures of marks from a variety of origins

        Mosin Nagant Import Marks Pictures and information on import marks by various companies over the years

    Mosin Nagant Rifle Features

        Receivers and Miscellaneous parts

        Sights

        Triggers

        Russian/Soviet Stocks

        Finnish Stocks

        Sling Slots & Swivels

        Bayonets

        Ex-Snipers

        Cleaning Rods

   Mosin Nagant Rifle Accessories Oil Bottles, Cleaning Kits, Bolt Tools, Muzzle Protectors, Jags and Brushes, Stripper Clips, Ammo Pouches

Collecting

    Mosin Nagant Rifle Variations A list of models and variations from around the world

    Rarity of Mosin Nagant Rifle Variations A relative ranking of over 100 different models and variations

    Mosin Nagant Rifle Years of Production Beginning and end of production dates by model and arsenal

    Mosin Nagant Theories, Opinions, and Observations Articles explaining various aspects of Mosin Nagant history and collecting

        Mosin Nagant Rifle Receiver Variations A reference on the progression of changes made to the receiver over time

        Mosin Nagant Rifle Barrel Contours A comparison of barrel dimensions of different models

        Mosin Nagant Rifle Soviet Stock Feature Relationships A guide to the relationship between various models and stock features

        Mosin Nagant MO Marks Pictures, data and information on this mark with a sortable data table

        Soviet Mosin Nagants Built on Earlier Receivers Several examples from 1919 to 1945 and theories behind them

        New England Westinghouse Barrel Marks Examples of numerous variations of logos on these M91s

        Mosin Nagant Import Marks Pictures and information on import marks by various companies over the years

    Mosin Nagant Genealogy A chart tracing the development of Mosin Nagant modes and variations

    Timeline of Mosin Nagant Development and Use A chronological chart documenting Mosin Nagants and related events through history

    Global Use of Mosin Nagant Rifles Interactive Google Maps with notes on Mosin Nagant production and use

    Interactive Mosin Nagant Data A table that can be sorted within the browser to compare variations by data classifications

    Mosin Nagant Virtual Museum A collection of pages documenting various rifles and marks

    Russian and Soviet Rifles

        1893 Chatellerault M91 with Early Features courtesy of Karl-Heinz Wrobel

        1896 Cossack with Early Rear Sight Leaf courtesy of Karl-Heinz Wrobel

        1904 Dragoon with Early Rear Sight Leaf courtesy of Karl-Heinz Wrobel

        1909 Transitional M91 courtesy of Karl-Heinz Wrobel

        Russian M1907 Carbine courtesy of DT Mosbey

        Original Matching 1907 Dragoon courtesy of "Clay"

        Simonov Trials Rifle courtesy of "JMG"

        1937 Tula M91/30

        1939 Izhevsk M38 with Early Stock

        "M44L" Intermediate Length Rifle with Folding Bayonet courtesy of Nick

        Soviet M38s Including 1939, 1945, Tula, hex, low wall, laminated stock, [SA], DDR, MO, and Bulgarian marked examples

        Soviet M44s Including 1943, Tula, hex, low wall, DDR, MO, Yugoslavian, Syrian, and Bosnian marked examples

        1904 Izhevsk M44

        Soviet M44 Trainers courtesy of "Jimminardi" and Tim Kampa

        Single Shot Trainer courtesy of Steve K.

        Soviet Mosin Nagants Built on Earlier Receivers Several examples from 1919 to 1945 and theories behind them

        Triple Date MO & DDR M91/30

    Finnish Rifles

        Finnish "Straight Barrel" SIG M24

        1920 Izhevsk Dragoon with Finnish Modifications

        1930 Izhevsk Dragoon with Finnish Modified Front Sight courtesy of "GoShoot"

        1923 Izhevsk Finnish Updated Dragoon

        M91rv Cavalry Rifle

        M27rv Cavalry Carbine courtesy of "JMKDEVCO"

        Puolustuslaitos Marked M27

        1926 Tikka M39

        Finnish [SA] Marked 1917 Remington M91

        Finnish Civil Guard Marked 1917 Remington M91

        1943 Sk.Y M39

        1939 [SA] M38 with Early Pattern Stock courtesy of "anonymous"

        1943 SA Marked Tula M91/30

        M39 Stock with Extensive Repairs

        Finnish Mosin Nagants Built on Later Receivers Including two 1944 Tikka M91/30s, 1942 B barrel M39, 1942 B barrel M91, and 1941 Tikka M91.

    Rifles from countries other than Russia and Finland

        WWI German Mauser Bayonet Conversion

        Belgian "Blindee" 8mm conversion

        Polish WZ91/98/25 8mm Carbine courtesy of "GoShoot"

        Spanish Civil War M91/30s

        Spanish Stocked 1916 Remington M91

        Japanese Single-Shot Trainer, Russo-Japanese War

        Japanese Single-Shot Trainer, Russian Civil War Allied Intervention

        U.S. Marked 1917 Remington M91

        Hungarian M91/30

        Romanian M91/30

        Romanian Instructie and Exercitiu Rifles

        Romanian Stocked Dragoon and M91

        East German Marked Mosin Nagants

        Hungarian Marked Izhevsk M44

        Albanian Stocked Izhevsk M44

        Chinese T53 Trainer courtesy of Darrel Storm

        Czech Stocked Carbines

        Czechoslovakian VZ54 Sniper courtesy of Guillermo

        Albanian M91/30

        Viet Nam Capture M44

        Balkan Shotgun courtesy of "GoShoot"

    Marks

        SA Marked Finnish Mosin Nagants Sizes, locations, and orientations of the SA mark

        Finnish Marked Russian and Soviet Mosin Nagants SA, D, 41, Civil Guard, and POULUSTUSLAITOS marks

        Mosin Nagant MO Marks Pictures, data and information on this mark with a sortable data table

        Mosin Nagants with Painted Stock Marks Pictures of marks from a variety of origins

        Mosin Nagant Import Marks Pictures and information on import marks by various companies over the years

    Mosin Nagant Appraisals Monthly evaluations of specific rifles by experienced Mosin Nagant collectors

        1943 Sk.Y M39 Appraisal

        1937 Tula M91/30 Appraisal

        Hungarian Marked Izhevsk M44 Appraisal

        1923 Izhevsk Finnish Updated Dragoon Appraisal

        Finnish "Straight Barrel" SIG M24 Appraisal

    Mosin Nagant Rifle Receiver Variations A reference on the progression of changes made to the receiver over time

    Mosin Nagant Rifle Barrel Contours A comparison of barrel dimensions of different models

    Mosin Nagant Rifle Soviet Stock Feature Relationships A guide to the relationship between various models and stock features

    Mosin Nagant Data Sheet A blank form in PDF format for recording data on Mosin Nagant rifles

   


Ammunition and Shooting

    7.62x54r Ammuntion Identification Photographs of headstamps and cartridges with historical information from around the world and throughout history

        Russian & Soviet 7.62x54r

        U.S., English, German, & Austrian 7.62x54r

        Finnish 7.62x54r

        Bulgarian 7.62x54r

        Chinese 7.62x54r

        Czechoslovakian 7.62x54r

        Hungarian 7.62x54r

        Polish 7.62x54r

        Egyptian & Syrian 7.62x54r

        Yugoslavian 7.62x54r

        East German 7.62x54r

        Albanian 7.62x54r

        Commercial 7.62x54r

    7.62x54r Master Cartridge Reference An index of all the headstamp and cartridge pictures on the site

    7.62x54r Ammunition Evaluations Physical and ballistic data on ammo for Mosin Nagants with sortable tables

    Firearms

        1945 Izhevsk M44

        Finnish SIG M28

        1947 Izhevsk M91/30

        1944 Izhevsk M91/30

        1944 Tula M91/30

        1943 Tikka M91/30

        1943 Tikka M91

        1915 Tula M91

    Ammunition

        USSR 1986 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball

        USSR 1940s 7.62x54r Lead Core Light Ball

        Hungarian 1987 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball

        Hungarian 7.62x54r Lead Core Light Ball "Etalon"

        Hungarian 1975 7.62x54r Steel Core Heavy Ball

        Hungarian 1970 7.62x54r Steel Core Heavy Ball

        Hungarian 1951 7.62x54r Lead Core Heavy Ball

        Hungarian 1969 7.62x54r Lead Core Light Ball

        Yugoslavian 1976 7.62x54r Lead Core Heavy Ball

        Czechoslovakian 1963 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball

        Czechoslovakian 1953 7.62x54r Lead Core Heavy Ball

        Czechoslovakian 1964 7.62x54r Hollow Core Short Range

        Albanian 1986 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball

        Bulgarian 1955 7.62x54r Lead Core Light Ball

        Bulgarian 1955 7.62x54r Lead Core Heavy Ball

        Wolf 7.62x54r 148 gr. FMJ

        Wolf 7.62x54r 200 gr. SP

        Barnaul 7.62x54r 203 gr. SP

        Czechoslovakian 1987 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball

        Polish 1972 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball

        Brown Bear 7.62x54r 185 gr. FMJ

        Brown Bear 7.62x54r 203 gr. SP

        Privi Partizan 7.62x54r 180 gr. SP

        USSR 1971 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball

        Chinese 1953 7.62x54r Lead Core Light Ball

        Lapua 1973 7.62x54r D47 Match

        Chinese 1966 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball

        Wolf Gold/Privi Partizan 7.62x54r 150 gr. FMJ

        Russian 1997 7.62x54r 152 gr. "7N1" Sniper

        Igman 7.62x54r 150 gr. SP

        Hungarian 1951 7.62x54r Lead Core Light Ball

        Polish 1986 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball

        East German 7.62x54r 124 gr. Short Range Training

        Olympic 7.62x54r 172 gr. FMJ

        Bulgarian 1987 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball

        Albanian 1987 7.62x54r Steel Core Light Ball

    Mosin Nagant Sight Pictures Diagrams of the various models

    Military Cartridge Diagrams A collection of dimensioned drawings of Russian, Soviet and "foreign" military calibers

Care and Maintenance

    Mosin Nagant Rifle Exploded Views and Disassembly A pictorial step by step reference for detail stripping with recommended tools and methods

    Mosin Nagant Cleaning and Maintenance Information on cleaning, preservation, and storage

    Mosin Nagant Parts Compatibility A guide to which parts will interchange among the common models of Mosin Nagants.

    Mosin Nagant Rifle Bore Slugging Tutorial Instructions on how to measure the bore of your rifle for optimum accuracy

    Gun Racks Storage and display racks for all types of firearms for sale

       Built-in Gun Racks

       Vertical Wall Gun Racks

       Horizontal Wall Gun Racks

       Rotary Gun Racks

       Freestanding Gun Racks

       Portable Gun Racks

       Handgun Racks

Photography, Buying, and Selling

    Mosin Nagant Picture Reference GuideNumbered pictures of various features for collectors to reference when discussing pictures

    7.62x54r.net Firearm Buying Guide How to locate, evaluate, purchase and receive firearms emphasizing on-line transactions

    7.62x54r.net Firearm Sales Guide How to determine value, advertise, describe, pack, and ship firearms for the non-FFL holder and new collector

    Mosin Nagants Wanted A list of rifles that 7.62x54r.net is interested in purchasing

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