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Soviet Model 91/30 Mosin Nagant Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Soviet Model 91/30 Mosin Nagant Bolt Action Rifle
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Soviet Model 91/30 Mosin Nagant Bolt Action Rifle, with Mount and PU Telescope, #B106563, 7.62x54R cal., 29'' barrel, matte blue finish, hardwood stock, hooded post front sight and adjustable leaf rear sight. Stamped on receiver ring with ''(Soviet crest)/1944r/(fletched arrow in triangle)''(symbol of the Izhevsk arsenal). Right side of buttstock shows several faint stamps. Fitted with cleaning rod, long turned-down bolt handle, and scope mount attached to left side of receiver. Rear handguard cap shows significant dents. (Ref. the book ''The Mosin-Nagant Rifle'', by Terrance W. Lapin, front cover.) Condition overall is very good, with refinished metal surfaces retaining over 90% finish showing thinning on muzzle and magazine. Handguard has two small cracks at the rear, and stock shows a pinned repair behind the front band, otherwise wood is very good with overall handling marks. Action is smooth, bore is dark with rust but may clean better. No visible import stamps. Scope mount appears unmarked; scope bracket is marked with small inspection stamps and shows an area of applied welding possibly to adjust tension. Scope tube is marked with A''(Soviet star/hammer/sickle)/half-moon symbol/91/30/No 5-72551''. Scope condition overall is very good with both knobs turning freely and the tube with only a few scratches. Painted rear lens area shows finish wear and light scratches. Scope optics are clear. Fitted with a non-standard green cotton sling. Est.: $750-$1,000. (C&R)(Joe Poyer collection)