Russian Izhevsk M91/30 Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R PU Sniper Bolt Action Rifle CR
SOLD FOR: $2,426.00
WOA#: WY240614RF021
Make: Izhevsk Arsenal
Model: M91/30
Serial Number: The original serial number on the receiver is “MT2175”. Import serial number “82584”
Year of Manufacture: Receiver date is 1943
Caliber: 7.62x54R
Action Type: Bolt action, internal 5 round magazine
Barrel Length: 29”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded post dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch sliding escalator Marked “1-20” attached to the barrel. The optic mounted to the side of the receiver is marked with a star over hammer and sickle, over 91/30, over No5- 78611 with leather lens covers.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece wood stock has a straight grip, finger grooves, metal nose cap, cut out for the included cleaning rod, two barrel bands, two sling eyelets, through bolt, and a metal buttplate. There are compression marks, scuffs, and scratches throughout the wood. There is wear to the finish on the upper handguard and at the toe of the buttstock. The buttplate has wear along the edge. The stock is covered in proofs. The LOP measures 13.3” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to arsenal export
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is moderate erosion in the bore. 9.5/10 bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish as factory Arsenal export. There are scuffs and scratches throughout the metal surfaces. There are areas of black paint on the barrel bands and nose caps that are worn. The finish on the sling eyelets is thinning and worn. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very fine condition in this writer’s opinion.
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: Canvas Sling, Cleaning rod and Aforementioned Scope
Our Assessment: The Mosin Nagant M91/30 was the primary service rifle of the Soviet Union through the 1930s and into the Second World War. The 91/30 featured a number of improvements over the M91. The hooded front sight enabled easier target acquisition and the rear sight was redesigned to use meters. The 91/30 and its later iterations would serve not only the Soviet Union but many other nations including Hungary, Romania, Finland, and China.
This is an example of an interwar Izhevsk made M91/30 Imported per Mitchel’s Mausers. The chamber marking of “S” in a Circle indicated to us that it’s a real sniper; not a fake. The number on the left side of the barrel shank and the scope match. ((https://www.m9130.info/pu-snipers)
The stock has minimal wear to the finish, and is still in nice shape considering when it was made. The bore on this rifle is in very good shape and should make for an effective shooter. This would make a fantastic addition to any Mosin collection. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition in our high quality photos. Good luck on your bid. -K.F.
