Izhevsk M91/30 Mosin Nagant Sniper 7.62x54R 28.75” Bolt Rifle 1928 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,350.00
LSB#: LSB260507DH054
Make: Izhevsk
Model: M91/30 Mosin Nagant / Sniper Configuration
Serial Number: Receiver: M9130801408 / Shank: R2359
Year of Manufacture: 1928 / C&R
Caliber: 7.62x54R
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal 5 round magazine
Markings: All serialized parts match. The left side of the PU scope is marked “91/30 / N4-431621”. The barrel shank is marked with the Pre-28 Izhevsk logo, “R2359 / 1928G”, and the hammer and sickle wreath. The left side of the barrel shank is marked “M9130801408”. There are factory proof marks throughout. No Sniper C mark is present.
Barrel Length: 28.75”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is hooded post dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a U-notch slider escalator numbered 1-20 pinned to the barrel. The attached scope is a PU scope in about Very Good condition. The scope picture is clear.
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 late/post WWII sling eyelets, through bolt, and a metal buttplate. There are scratching and compression marks. There is furniture finish loss throughout the stock. The LOP measures 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to arsenal refurbishment
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the grooves. There is light fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling and storage. There is light operational wear. There are scratches and light thinning throughout. There is light thinning on the buttplate. There are light nicks throughout. The screw heads range from sharp to tooled with serviceable slots. The markings range from clear to worn. 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 the mentioned scope and canvas sling.
Our Assessment: This Izhevsk Mosin-Nagant is a 1928-dated 7.62x54R rifle in M91/30 sniper configuration, fitted with a PU-style scope marked 91/30 / N4-431621. The PU sniper system is a WWII-era configuration, with M91/30 PU sniper production associated with the Model 1942 sniper rifle program, so this rifle should be presented conservatively as a sniper-configured rifle unless original PU sniper features are verified.
This rifle is in Very Good condition overall, retaining about 98% of its arsenal-refurbished blued metal finish with light handling and storage wear, light operational wear, scratches, light thinning, light buttplate thinning, and scattered light nicks. The two-piece wood stock rates in Fine condition, showing scratches, compression marks, and furniture finish loss, but no chips or cracks. The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, and light fouling, rating 8 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly, the scope picture is clear, and the PU scope rates in about Very Good condition. This rifle comes with the mounted scope and canvas sling. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P