Izhevsk M91/30 Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R 28.75” Bolt Action Rifle, 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,525.00
LSB#: LSB251220TO044
Make: Izhevsk
Model: M91/30 Mosin Nagant (Sniper Configuration Bolt)
Serial Number: Import: 2129 / Original: KHK1275
Year of Manufacture: 1943 / C&R
Caliber: 7.62x54R
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal 5 Round Magazine
Markings: The serialized parts match “1275”. The top of the receiver is marked “with the Izhevsk logo (Triangle with Arrow) / KHK1275 / 1943G / hammer and sickle wreath / more factory stamps throughout”. The top of the chamber is marked with the import serial “2129”. The top of the barrel is marked “M91/30 IOINC MNROE, NC / 7.62X54Rmm RUSSIA”. The scope is marked “OO.V.P / VP.OBR. 1934G.” and “N55590 1934” in a box with a hammer and sickle inside. The import serial is under the scope mount.
Barrel Length: 28.75”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is hooded post dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch sliding escalator numbered 1-20 screwed and soldered to the barrel. The attached scope is screwed into the top of the receiver. The scope is a VP.OBR N55590 scope. Please see a certified gunsmith to verify the screw mounts before firing.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece wood with a straight grip, straight comb, metal nose cap, cut out for the cleaning rod, two barrel bands, two sling eyelets late/post WWII, through bolt, and a metal buttplate. There are scratches and compression marks throughout. There is light furniture finish loss throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to arsenal refurbishment
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is light fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 8 out of 10. The bore is not counterbored. The screw scope mounts are drilled into the chamber. Please see a certified gunsmith to verify the screw mounts before firing.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling and storage wear. There are scratches throughout. There are light nicks throughout the metal surface. There is operational wear. There are scratches and thinning on the muzzle. There is thinning on the buttplate. The screw heads range from sharp to tooled with serviceable slots. The markings range from clear to somewhat clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a canvas sling, scope, and bayonet.
Our Assessment: The Soviet Model 1891/30 Mosin Nagant rifle served as the standard infantry rifle of the Red Army throughout the Second World War and remains one of the most widely produced military rifles in history. Manufactured at the Izhevsk Arsenal as well as Tula, the M91/30 represented an improved version of the earlier Model 1891 design with updated sights and simplified wartime manufacturing while retaining the rugged Mosin Nagant bolt action system. Chambered in 7.62x54R, the rimmed cartridge adopted by Russia in 1891, these rifles fired one of the longest serving military cartridges still in use today. During the height of the war in the early 1940s, Soviet arsenals produced these rifles in enormous numbers to equip the Red Army during the fighting on the Eastern Front.
This example was produced at the Izhevsk Arsenal in 1943 and retains matching serialized components. The rifle retains about 96 percent of its metal finish with scattered handling marks, light nicks, and operational wear along the muzzle and buttplate. The two piece hardwood stock shows typical service wear with scratches, compression marks, and light finish loss but remains structurally sound overall. The rifle has been fitted with a VP.OBR 1934 pattern scope marked “OO.V.P / VP.OBR. 1934G.” with serial number N55590 dated 1934, mounted to the receiver with screw mounts. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and light fouling present, rating 8 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The screw mounts are drilled into the chamber area and should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith prior to firing. The action functions correctly and the rifle presents as a wartime Mosin Nagant fitted with an optic. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids! -N.P