The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

That WW2 style British sling was being reproduced, possibly still is. That plus large numbers of original slings came on the market 35 years ago when the UK dumped the old SMLE's out of the arsenals onto the collector market. They sold very cheaply back then. I think in 1970s when these was sold in...

Rongo wrote: ↑Wed Jun 12, 2024 8:36 am A very nice example. You say it is deactivated? I'm assuming a snipped or removed firing pin and welded chamber?

Yes German law. At that time tons of them flooded market for 80DM each

The Diamond is Germany old stamp for deactivated ones. Right of it is FWW wich is import stamp.. Standard in 1970-80s when they come to Germany. all other stamps i showed.

Any interesting history in that 91/30?

Best Robert

I have seen the side marks to, but none know why...

Thanks very much

Last pic

Maybe someone can enlight me about his history. I think its a depot refurbished one? The lenght say its 91/30. There is a second screw in back wich i not seen before - but i know less about Mosins and collect primar german things. The rifle is untouched and full of old grease like it was sold at the...

@armed_wing Thanks for the pics. The upper one is in german "Frakturschrift" There are not that many peolpe that can read it fluently, because it is not used here since middle of the 50's I think. I can read it. So, if there is a question about these stuff feel free to ask ;-) Not necessa...

You forget 3rd way for ammo: be one of the less lucky soldiers wich get factory made subsonic

2 Pics from my data, was from Internet
1 pic german from ww2 Manual about enemy stuff

Anyone?

Thanks for the Input

In a land with much restrictions need all be destroyed

So a not so common Mosin, right?

The strap with brass parts is old russia or finland?

Was the barrel 7,62x53 thenn?

Hi I m new to the Mosins because i collect usual german stuff. Maybe someone can enlight me about his history. It's an early receiver with late barrel and SA stamp from capturing. Maybe these reworked the barrel? The frontsight is very high i noticed. The rifle is untouched and fullof grease like it...