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Can anyone decipher the words and symbols on this receiver? I get that it was manufactured in 1925, I know that CCCP means USSR, and I think the star means it was made in Tula. What about the rest? Thanks.

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It is the Tula arsenal stamp. What it translate to, I couldn't tell you.


Kyle

Tula Arsenal under the communists, nice ex dragoon rifle, and welcome to the forum.

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Welcome to the forum. nice rifle

It translates to "Foremost Ordnance Factory of the USSR at Tula".

Thanks, everyone!

MosinJohn wrote:It translates to "Foremost Ordnance Factory of the USSR at Tula".

Bingo.
There were 3 styles of that stamp: early, mid and late. All used exclusively in the 1920's.
5th line: http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinRef02.htm

Welcome aboard!

Have you taken it apart to clean it yet? You might find more cool markings along with stamps in wood stock. Don,t forget to check head space before you shoot it to be safe. They don't cost much. JGC

As long as it doesn't say "made in Japan" your doing pretty good. Welcome to the forum.

Jolly Green Chopper wrote:Have you taken it apart to clean it yet? You might find more cool markings along with stamps in wood stock. Don,t forget to check head space before you shoot it to be safe. They don't cost much. JGC

First I've heard of this. Is this something most people do? I see a NO-GO gauge costs $23 to $27. Does that sound right? Thanks.

Looks like the same peice I just picked up yesterday. Mine is 1927 and yes absolutely take it apart you will find some really cool markings. I always take my rifles apart and post pictures. We need to see more pictures man! Please post more pictures when you take it apart or we will be upset!

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