1943 Dated WORLD WAR II Soviet IZHEVSK M91/30 Mosin-Nagant SNIPER Rifle C&R Russian SNIPER RIFLE w/ SCOPE “ENEMY AT THE GATES”

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1943 Dated WORLD WAR II Soviet IZHEVSK M91/30 Mosin-Nagant SNIPER Rifle C&R

Russian SNIPER RIFLE w/ SCOPE “ENEMY AT THE GATES”

Here we present a C&R Soviet Model 1891/30 PU Mosin-Nagant Rifle, made in 1943 at the Izhevsk Arsenal with a production run between 1891 and 1973. Perhaps best known the world over as the non-speaking star of the Hollywood production depicting the Battle of Stalingrad, “Enemy at the Gates”, the 91/30 was made in greater numbers than any other sniper rifle in history. They entered service with Russia late in 1942, and the 91/30 rifle remained in Soviet service until at least the early 1970s with these rifles taking part in all the pivotal Cold War conflicts of the latter half of the last century, including the Middle East, Korea and Vietnam. This rifle is a 1930 variant of the original Model 1891. The Soviet Model 1891 known in the West as the Mosin–Nagant and in Russia as Mosin’s rifle is a five-shot, bolt action, internal magazine fed military rifle developed from 1882 to 1891 and used by the armed forces of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and various other nations.

This model was commonly used as a sniper rifle in World War II. Early sniper versions had a 3.87×30 PE or PEM scope, a Soviet-made copy of a Zeiss design, while later rifles used smaller, simpler, and easier-to-produce 3.5×21 PU scopes. Because the scope was mounted above the chamber, the bolt handle was replaced with a longer handled, bent version on sniper rifles (known to Mosin collectors and shooters as a “bent bolt”) so the shooter could work the bolt without the scope interfering with it. Like the U.S. M1903A4 Springfield sniper rifle, the location of the scope above the receiver prevents the use of stripper clips.

This rifle was one of the most mass-produced military bolt-action rifles in history with over 37 million units having been made since its inception in 1891, and, in spite of its age, it has been used in various conflicts around the world up to the present day.

The overall condition is very good. Armory refurbished. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The stock shows use and remains solid throughout. Import marked on the right side of the barrel. Sling is in good condition for age. The scope is an original. The mount is a modern replacement.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 29 inches.

Caliber: 7.62×54 R

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$2350
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