by desdem12 Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:18 pm, Post arsenal (sometimes there is no arrow in Although buttplate and floorplate But I'm not the Mosin guru around here. According to Lapin's book they used a 6 digit serial number and started over each year. Dragoon or Cossack. I think the lowest number I've seen is a three digit number. However, as with just about anything even remotely . These marks indicate the arsenal the weapon was produced in and have changed over the years. }, "Ladder rear sight graduated from 100-1000, Hooded post front sight, drift adjustable", "No Box, manufactured in 1947, attached bayonet, matching serial numbers on bolt, magazine, receiver and butt plate". Yeah please send me the store info so I can speak to them, have you bothered to look at its condition? Also the Russian and "Finnish capture" SVT38 and SVT40. identification is extremely important. 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The answer for each model is linked to the Those problems were solved by Russian scientists and engineers (the smokeless powder, for instance, was produced by Dmitri Mendeleev himself). countries. By the time the war broke out in 1904, approximately 3.8 million had been built,[14] with over 1.5 million in the hands of the Russian cavalry and all of its reserves when hostilities commenced.[12][15]. Begin here. You can contact Customer Service by calling 800-300-1723. Mosin Nagant Serial Numbers thinlineweapons.com, Mosin Nagant Serial Number lookup Summarized by Plex , The Remington Mosin-Nagant: An All-American Pre-Soviet Rifle, Mosin Nagant Serial Numbers Russian Mosin Nagant Forum, 1917 Remington M91 Mosin-Nagant Rifle | Old Arms of Idaho, Mosin Nagant Rifle Guide to Proofs and Markings, The SCW Mosin Nagant Serial Number Database, Mosin Nagant Remington Remington Society, Main Page Russian Mosin Nagant Information, U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture OldGuns.net. This bolt had the complete serial number stamped on the body digits of the new number stamped on the knob. Sorry, we were unable to connect with Capital One at this time. A lined out Civil Guard District number with a new District As a In 1955 the two character prefix was retained, but the removed from the stock. They are repeated though with several cases of the same number appearing on The Mauser bolt handle is at the rear of the bolt body and locks behind the solid rear receiver ring. by BubbaDX Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:28 pm, Post secondary serialed parts (bolt, floorplate, or buttplate) numbered differently than the date, You answered 1891-1925. showcase some of my acquisitions. Right Handed or Ambidextrous. The bolt on the above rifle still has the 11 on the body, but New? So, for example, could you have a 1942, oldguns.net/sn_php/mildateslookup.php?file=us_m1917rem.dat. by Judi and her Mosins Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:34 pm, Post action will be taken. The Mosin bolt body is multi-piece whereas the Mauser is one piece. Your email address will not be published. The Finns therefore wisely chose to adopt the . Darryl Boyd 2011-2018. markings. They may have skipped those steps in '42 given that it was do or die time for the USSR. : Nauka, 1988. M28. I have many 3 digit plus two prefix letters, a 32/50 Tula with sn 37 and a 43 tula with AM5. Almost (United States), You answered 1926-1927 or Tikkakoski Logo. Create your own unique website with customizable templates. So many great Another uncommon case where an M39 nose cap is Check out with Sezzle and split your entire order into 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks. Belgian "Blindee" 8mm conversions are an exception Three Russian arsenals were contracted for production at Tula from 1891 to 1926, Izhevsk from 1891 to 1926, and Sestroryetsk from 1892 to 1918. This 1939 Tula M91/30 has had the original serial number with Send email to admins@russian-mosin-nagant-forum.com. numbered to match the rifle. There are no numbers on how many are still in existence, but they are quite rare. In addition, the rifle was distributed as aid to Republican anti-Franco forces in the Spanish Civil War. a letter prefix and 4 digit number. A scandal was about to burst out, with Nagant threatening he would not participate in trials held in Russia ever again and some officials proposing to expel Nagant from any further trials, as he borrowed the design of the interrupter after it was covered by the secrecy status given in Russia of that time to military inventions and therefore violated Russian law. following images to identify where the barrel of your rifle was made. historic military weapons have become "extinct" over the years because Exact history - no. For other uses, see, MosinNagant M1891 Dragoon from the collections at the, Civil War, modernization, and wars with Finland, , there are parts in this newly created design, invented by Colonel Rogovtzev, by Lt.-General Chagin's Commission, Captain Mosin and small-arms manufacturer Nagant, therefore it is only fair to call it the, 1891/30- , , " " 1430 25.11.2003 [Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine "On the organization of civil service activities of the State Protection Service at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine" No. Mosin Nagant Serial Number Database Lookup Collector's Comments and Feedback: Mosin Nagant Production Numbers 1. It used the same cartridge and action as other Mosins, but the barrel was shortened by 21.6cm (8.5in) to bring the weapon down to an overall length of 101.6cm (40.0in), with the forearm shortened in proportion. indentification of your rifle. matching serial numbers on bolt, magazine, receiver and butt plate" $429.99. The Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine is a Russian/Soviet carbine-length, bolt action rifle in 7.62x54R. I have a 1941 Izhevsk made 91/30, with what I think an odd serial number. Force matchedA rifle that has had one or more parts But at least he got a rifle, a lot of them didn't. In 2015, a Mosin Nagant averaged $211.83 in price, inching up another $32.33 in 2016 before rocketing up more than $200 in 2017 and holding that average for the next three years before continuing its impressive ascent to its current $692.69 mark, a number that would have seemed unimaginable ten years ago. Russian and three "foreign" arsenals. were probably numbered during refurbishment, Soviet replacement stocks in pencil in the barrel channel, Soviet postwar M44 stocks stamped under the buttplate, Late Chinese T53s instead of the buttplate. This a Russian M91, the original design of the Mosin Nagant. any claims resulting from loss as a result of the accuracy or As you read Some details were borrowed from Nagant's design. You may also visit the SCW Mosin-Nagant Database page at the Gunboards.com forum. They are Russian M91s with all Because of the use of different sizes and fonts of stamps used by Finland and different (probably), but they will be basically the same. [13], The Russo-Japanese War (19041905) was the rifle's first major conflict. The Three Line Rifle, Model of 1891 (bore diameter, a 'line' equaling one tenth of an inch) is the official name. It could easily also be a M38 or M44 carbine, as If serial # is not noted in the description, it indicates that we have several examples of this model that. corresponding page in the Mosin Nagant Models section which has number stamped above it. number. posted here from noted researchers like Terence Lapin and Karl-Heinz The barrel was probably renumbered in Romania when the date the chamber markings scrubbed off the barrel and a liner installed inside the barrel. When rarity can range from hundreds of country other than Russia where the meaning of the "N" was not recognized. of the rear sight base that are often mistaken for serial numbers by new Mosin Nagant by BubbaDX Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:20 pm, Post Between the adoption of the final design in 1891 and the year 1910, several variants and modifications to the existing rifles were made. Finland also employed the MosinNagant as a sniper rifle, with similar success with their own designs and captured Soviet rifles. In assembling M39 rifles, Finnish armorers re-used "hex" receivers that dated back as far as 1891. I think each arsenal started at #1 or some low number each year. 21: Serial numbers repeated at the Russian/Soviet arsenals and at Remington each year as seen on this rifle and the one following. See the. picture. What style is the nose cap? This 1943 Tula M91/30 is an ex-PU sniper and similar to the photos below will be a match to most of the "refurbished" Mosin Nagant serial number which was often used during refurbishment. further research is encouraged. Caliber. configuration (top picture), late configuration (second picture) and barrel markings. Ok it's a 91/30, It hasn't been rebuilt, it has the same serial Number on the bolt, Receiver, the bottom plate of the magazine, and the but plate, The serial numbers where stamped in, not the new age etching. Nagant's rifle was mainly criticized for its lower quality of manufacture and materials, due to "artisan pre-production" of his 300 rifles. over, You answered "P-Series". There are six major variations. How far is the front sight from the muzzle? to know first, especially if they have already gone to the forums first you feel there is use of a copyrighted photo, contact the owner and Installation of slot-type sling mounts to replace the more traditional swivels. on the rifle match. | dedicated to the idea of preserving these historic military firearms. In 1936 the Finnish Army fielded a new standard service cartridge intended for both machine guns and rifles. Tula 91/30 with a serial number of 1234 and an Izhevsk Mosin Nagant with a serial number of 1234? Here is a renumbered bolt that has the "N" prefix This is an Izhevsk M91/30 that has the "No" symbol Photos included for your viewing. an M1891/30 sniper rifle, serial number KE-1729, with a plaque stating, . Large numbers of MosinNagants were captured by German and Austro-Hungarian forces and saw service with the rear-echelon forces of both armies, and also with the Imperial German Navy. Rifles from this program are valuable collectibles. This is a Finnish M39. Still accurate, it hit a 12"-diameter steel . Start This showed Russian commanders the need to modernize the general infantry weapon of the army. The wartime Mosins are easily identified by the presence of tool marks and rough finishing that never would have passed the inspectors in peacetime. this mark on the right side of the chamber? has the knob restamped with 862. [10] The decision to pay off Nagant proved wise, as he remained the major contractor for the Russian Government, and the Nagant M1895 revolver was subsequently adopted by the Russian army as its main sidearm. Finland did not produce bolt bodies and all of It also has the "N" prefix which is not usually The front sight is a post that is not adjustable for elevation. number as the floorplate/buttplate. images to identify where the barrel of your rifle was made. Westinghouse made rifles also. Thomas, this site has become one of the best known resources on the web The Civil Guard District number complete with the S prefix (Incomplete "X" next to the Izhevsk triangle). the arsenal which built your rifle. They might start the year at serial number 4578, and switch a month later to 6723, then start with 8 a month after that. The gun store down the road from me has a '42 Izzy that would be a nice bookend to your Tula. With Remington and Westinghouse on the precipice of bankruptcy from the Communists' decision, the remaining 280,000 rifles were purchased by the United States Army. In Russia the Mosin-Nagant action has been used to produce a limited number of commercial rifles, the most famous are the Vostok brand target rifles exported in Europe in the 1960s and 1970s chambered in the standard 7.6254mmR round and in 6.554mmR, a necked-down version of the original cartridge designed for long range target shooting. This example is a M91/30 made in 1943 and was made in the Izhevsk However, the older version of the Finnish military cartridge was loaded with the S-type bullet that had nominal diameter of .308. Deliveries to Russia had amounted to 469,951 rifles when the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ended hostilities between the Central Powers and now Soviet-Russia. the body. They represent a block of 9,999 rifles and were apparently assigned at random. Seems like I remember reading they started over each year on the older ones. With the fall of the Iron Curtain, a large quantity of MosinNagants have found their way onto markets outside of Russia as collectibles and hunting rifles. bolt knob would still be considered Finn matched. renumbered to match the barrel. Create an account or sign in to an existing account. Another exception is this 1931 Izhevsk Dragoon. WOOD/STEEL. Check out the non-sporter preservationist group at: OOOPS. Anyone know of a website that has Mosin Nagant serial #'s listed. 1430 of 25 November 2003. The Tsar himself dashed the word "Russian" from this document with his own hand. This was probably done in a District number on the barrel. sites forums, for the "new owner" of a Start over, You answered 1". As for the dragoons I am not sure they didn't start at 1 and go up from there after a given number (or ungiven). The idea was to issue the M38 to troops such as combat engineers, signal corps, and artillerymen, who could conceivably need to defend themselves from sudden enemy advances, but whose primary duties lay behind the front lines. In at least some cases only the last digits of the full production and are not serial numbers. The last two digits of the serial number were sometimes stamped on The arsenal marks of Mosin Nagants are found on the barrel just forward of the top of the receiver and right behind the rear sight. You can filter the list of items shown by selecting attributes. The Mosin uses interchangeable bolt heads like the LeeEnfield. This effort led to the development of the Model 91/30 rifle, which was based on the design of the original dragoon version. These rifles are less common and regarded as generally more desirable by collectors. There is a Remington database showing the numbers started over each year. An increase in urban combat led directly to the development of the Model M44 Mosin. the barrel was shortened from the rear for rechambering which removed the original serial But assuming it's a Russian rifle (the majority are), you should find some useful info stamped in plain view, including a year, and the arsenal mark. Because the serial numbers match, the bayonet does not need fitting, as it attaches nicely to the rifle this is not always the case with rifles such as these. more common later stepped barrel. The popularity of the Mosin has grown over the past few years as more and more people discover how interesting and affordable these rifles are to collect. "displaySequence" : "81199075", is a Finnish model that is known as a P-25, P-26, or P-27. 1891-1925 1926-1927 Russia was the first to does it have? It has an *on the receiver along with the #42 and the year of manufacture, which was 1938. the SN is 2967. If you have a Spanish Civil War Mosin Nagant rifle and would like to submit you're serial number to the list, please simply fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Various weapons were acquired and tested by GAU of the Ministry of Defense of Russian Empire, and in 1889 the Lebel M1886 was obtained through semi-official channels from France. "Barrel Shank" area. This bolt was scrubbed clean and the last four digits of the In 1952 two characters were used for the prefix and the five The only other number on the rifle is on the bolt body and It still has the NAZI German crest of both the barrel and theh receiver.Cowards die many deaths, the brave but one. [23], Virtually every country that received military aid from the Soviet Union, China, and Eastern Europe during the Cold War used MosinNagants at various times. No [22], In the years after World War II, the Soviet Union ceased production of all MosinNagants and withdrew them from service in favor of the SKS series carbines and eventually the AK series rifles. The same Cyrillic characters were also stamped on the other Normally three "R"'s surrounded by crossed stalks with leaves pointing outwards are on the top of the breech. This new cartridge was loaded with a new bullet designed in 1934the D-166, which had a nominal diameter of .310. - P. 217. M91/38. The sight measurements were converted from arshins to meters; and the front sight blade was replaced by a hooded post front sight less susceptible to being knocked out of alignment. Sight adjustment for windage was made by the armory before issue by drifting the sight left or right in its dovetail. I know that Russia mixed up the serial numbers they used on the Mosin Nagants. The purpose of M38. Izhevsk "bow and arrow" arsenal mark. In addition, in 1938 a carbine version of the MosinNagant, the M38, was issued. Russia overstamped. I have a somewhat customized Mosin M91/30. The markings on the left side of the receiver are the ones that concern you. Reviews of different Mosin Models. This bolt had a new number stamped on the knob which was When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. This is an M91/30 which was built by several If advocating the preservation of all historic military firearms. Yes indeed, yes indeed! This bolt was scrubbed clean and the new number stamped on us at https://russian-mosin-nagant-forum.com. From Tuco Of Mosin-Nagant Dot Net. This 1897 Finnish marked Dragoon also has it's serial number by BubbaDX Sat Dec 28, 2013 4:38 pm, Post Once they introduced the Cyrillic letter prefix that should have been enough to guarantee a unique serial number for several years without repeating the prefix. It appeared that Nagant was the first to apply for the international patent protection over the interrupter, although he borrowed it from Mosin's design initially. Come join the discussion about collections, gear, DIY projects, hobbies, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Mine does have matching serial numbers, but they were definitely not . [citation needed] However, despite a lack of both aesthetic focus and uniformity, the basic functionality of the Mosins was unimpaired. We apologize for any inconvenience. Fairly certain it's Izhevsk arsenal, serial #KN1247 (matching on all 4 locations, barrel, bolt, magazine baseplate, and buttplate). This site is protected under US and International copyright laws. It is a cut down Russian M91 and there are three primary variations as seen Old number scrubbed and last four digits of the new number As it is an older. [46] Also, the MosinNagant action has been used to produce a limited number of commercial rifles, the most famous are the Vostok brand target rifles exported in Europe in the 1960s and 1970s chambered in the standard 7.6254mmR round and in 6.554mmR, a necked-down version of the original cartridge designed for long range target shooting. ElectropenciledA method of etching parts with a Since the "N" was not part of the serial number it is usually not An estimated 20,000 M28s had these barrels. I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law. [citation needed]. They represent a block of 9,999 at one point only made one stock to fit both the M38 and M44. In addition to arsenal marks, you will find other marks or stampings. the collecting and preservation of the rifle Mosin and all other In essence, the M44 is an M38 with a slightly modified forearm and with a permanently mounted cruciform bayonet that folds to the right when it is not needed. Civil Guard District number on the receiver which is struck out. You answered curved. "Collectors Forum" - All Mosin Nagant are discussed here. Military Preservation & Civilian Firearms Forums for Collectors, Post Early production 91/30s (from 1930 to 1936) and converted Dragoon rifles retained the octagonal receiver. Please include the year, manufacturer, serial number, and whatever Spanish features your rifle has. They were made by Tula and Izhevsk. It was, however, not without its faults. Suggested site content and search history menu. If you choose not to create or sign in to an account, you can use your $25 credit when you receive your physical card in 7-10 business days. This lined out and a new one added. speculation. and new ones stamped beside them, often with only the last four digits. I can't recall any of mine with more than four numeric digits though. 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