Izhevsk M91/30 Mosin Nagant Sniper 7.62x54R 28.75” Bolt Rifle 1944 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,111.45

LSB#: LSB251211TN037

Make: Izhevsk

Model:  M91/30 Mosin Nagant / Sniper Configuration

Serial Number: Receiver: KH906 / Shank: KX906

Year of Manufacture: 1944 / C&R

Caliber: 7.62x54R

Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal 5 round magazine

Markings: All serialized parts are matching apart from the floor plate. The top of the receiver is marked “with the Izhevsk logo (Triangle with Arrow) / KX906 / 1944G / hammer and sickle wreath / more factory stamps throughout”. The left side of the receiver is marked “KH906”. There are several stamps that have been marked out throughout. The circle C for sniper proof barrel is either missing or has been double stamped and is illegible. The PU scope is marked “4428516” with the hammer and sickle. Some parts have been forced matched. The barrel may be a sniper barrel.

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 Fine 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 a large compression mark on the left side of the stock. 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 Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original to arsenal refurbishment

Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is defined. There is moderate erosion in the grooves. There is light pitting. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 5 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 94% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows handling and storage. There are scratches and light oxidization throughout the rifle. The PU scope has spots of black paint chipping off. Within those chips is a patina to the metal surface. There is light oxidization on the magazine and bolt. There is operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tooled with serviceable slots. The markings range from clear to illegible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fair – 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 and the mentioned scope. 

Our Assessment: This 1944 Izhevsk M91/30 is presented in a sniper configuration with a mounted PU optic, reflecting the classic wartime Soviet precision setup used extensively during the latter years of the Second World War. The Izhevsk triangle-with-arrow marking and 1944 barrel date place this rifle squarely in the final year of major wartime production, when sniper rifles played a critical role on the Eastern Front. The attached PU scope with hammer and sickle marking and period-style mount give the rifle the unmistakable silhouette associated with Soviet sniper arms of the era. Several components show signs of force matching, and some markings have been lined out or restamped, consistent with Soviet arsenal refurbishment practices. The circle “C” sniper proof is not clearly visible, and the barrel may be a sniper barrel, though proof marks are indistinct.

This rifle presents in fair to good overall condition with approximately 94 percent of its arsenal-refinished bluing remaining. The metal surfaces show handling wear, scattered oxidation, and typical postwar refurbishment characteristics. The bore is gray with defined rifling, moderate erosion, and light pitting. The two-piece stock shows honest service wear, including compression marks and finish loss, yet remains structurally intact. The PU scope remains clear with light cosmetic wear to its finish. Overall, this 1944 Izhevsk M91/30 in sniper configuration stands as a historically styled example reflecting wartime production and postwar Soviet refurbishment practices, with force-matched components consistent with arsenal history. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P