WWII Russian Tula Mosin Nagant 91/30 PU Sniper-Style 7.62×54 Rifle 1939 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,378

WOA#: WY240311DF015

Make: Tula Arsenal, Russia

Model: 91/30 (1891/1930)

Serial Number: M913083627, this number was added by the importer to the receiver. The original serial number is in cyrillic, matching on numbered parts, some force-matched.

Year of Manufacture: 1939, C&R

Caliber: 7.62x54R (7.62x54mm Rimmed)

Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle, Fixed Magazine

Barrel Length: 29″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded post dovetailed to a banded base at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a U notched sliding escalator attached to the barrel. The left side of the receiver has a PU style mount. Mounted to the rifle is a PU style Scope. The glass is clear, the scope and mount show light wear.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece smooth wood stock has a straight grip, finger grooves, metal nose caps, cut out for the included cleaning rod, two barrel bands, two sling eyelets, through bolt, and a metal buttplate. The wood shows scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with some areas of finish wear. There is a large repaired loss at the toe. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The plate has some light wear. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition as refurbished.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Arsenal Refurbished

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is scattered minor erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 7 or 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some scattered minor nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. Most markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good-plus Condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic’s check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: As previously stated, this rifle comes mounted with a PU scope. Also included is a leather lens cover and green canvas sling with dog collar leather attachments.

Our Assessment: The Russian Model 91/30 Mosin Nagant rifle is a bolt-action rifle that was developed by Russian firearms designers Sergei Mosin and Léon Nagant in the late 19th century. The 91/30 model was introduced in 1930 and served as the standard infantry rifle for the Soviet Union during World War II and beyond. The Mosin Nagant rifle features a 5-round internal magazine and fires the 7.62x54R cartridge. The rifle has a long service life and is known for its durability and reliability. It was widely used by the Soviet Union and its allies during World War II and saw action in numerous conflicts throughout the 20th century.

This Russian Mosin Nagant Model 91/30 was made at the Tula Arsenal in 1939. This WWII rifle has been arsenal refurbished and is in Great shape. This Mosin’s original serial number matches on the numbered parts, but some were force matched during refurbishment. This Mosin has a PU Russian sniper scope mounted on the left side of the receiver. The scope is marked “91/30 / N7 45477”. It appears to be a well made faithful reproduction and is in nice condition. Many Mosins were cobbled together by the importers with spare parts. This Mosin is not an original PU Sniper, but is still a great piece of well preserved history that would go well in any Mosin, WWII, or Sniper collection. Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud