Original Russian 91/30 Caliber 7.62X54 Mosin Nagant Bolt-Action Rifle with Octagon Receiver Dated 1930

SKU: 910

Original/Reproduction: Original

Availability: In-stock

Manufacturer: Izhevsk Arsenal

Date Manufactured: 1930

Model: 91/30

Serial Number: 31887

Caliber: 7.62X54R

Capacity: : 5 Round

Barrel Length: 28.5

Total Length: 48.5 in

Weight: ~3.5–4.0 kg

Action: Bolt-action

Rate of fire: Entirely dependent on the skill of the operator

Sights: Hooded post front sight, and adjustable tangent rear sight with "U"-notched groove

Effective firing range: 300–500 m.

Magazine: 5 Round

Condition: 98%/Excellent

Bore Condition: 

Mechanically: Excellent 

Price: $1095.00

Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL

Seller ID: JMW

Seller Code: PS-600

Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Description:

This is an exceptionally well-preserved original Russian Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action military rifle, chambered in the powerful 7.62x54R cartridge and featuring the highly desirable early octagonal, commonly called “hex,” receiver. Dated 1930, this rifle represents the beginning of the Model 91/30 era and is an especially attractive example for the advanced collector of Soviet and World War II military firearms.

Early 1930 Model 91/30 Production

The Mosin-Nagant traces its origins to the Imperial Russian Model 1891, which became one of the longest-serving military bolt-action rifle designs in history. Following the Russian Revolution and the formation of the Soviet Union, the basic Mosin design remained the foundation of Soviet infantry armament.

Beginning around 1930, the Soviet military introduced a modernization program that resulted in the Model 1891/30, generally abbreviated M91/30. The revised rifle incorporated a number of improvements intended to standardize and simplify the earlier Model 1891 design. These included revised sights, alterations to the stock and furniture, and other manufacturing changes.

This 1930-dated rifle is particularly interesting because it comes from the earliest period associated with the M91/30, retaining the substantial faceted receiver configuration inherited from earlier Mosin-Nagant production. Collectors commonly refer to these early receivers as “hex receivers,” although “octagonal” or “faceted” receiver are also frequently encountered descriptions.

By the mid-1930s, Soviet production transitioned toward the simpler and less expensive round receiver. As a result, early dated M91/30 rifles retaining the older receiver configuration have long held additional appeal among Mosin-Nagant collectors.

7.62x54R Bolt-Action Military Rifle

The M91/30 utilizes the famous 7.62x54R rimmed rifle cartridge, a military cartridge adopted by Imperial Russia in the late 19th century and subsequently retained by the Soviet Union. The rifle feeds from a five-round internal magazine and uses the Mosin manually operated turn-bolt action.

The M91/30 became the principal Soviet infantry rifle during the Second World War and was produced in enormous numbers to equip the rapidly expanding Red Army. Mosin-Nagant rifles served on virtually every major Soviet front, including the Winter War, the defense of Moscow, Stalingrad, Kursk, Operation Bagration, and the final advance into Germany.

Desirable Early Octagonal Receiver

One of the standout characteristics of this particular rifle is its 1930-dated octagonal receiver. These early receivers possess a distinctly different appearance from the later wartime round-receiver rifles and reflect an earlier period of Russian and Soviet arms manufacturing.

The combination of the 1930 date, early receiver configuration, classic full-length military stock, and original Mosin-Nagant pattern gives the rifle considerable visual and historical character.

For collectors, early-production examples are particularly useful for illustrating the transition between the long-serving Imperial Russian Model 1891 and the standardized Soviet Model 91/30 that would become synonymous with the Red Army during World War II.

Condition

This example is offered in near mint condition, making it an especially impressive representative of an early Soviet military rifle now approaching a century in age.

The rifle presents exceptionally well overall, with the metal components retaining a very attractive appearance and the early receiver displaying the distinctive machining characteristic of this period. The full-length military stock is likewise exceptionally attractive, showing only limited evidence of age, handling, and storage consistent with a historic military firearm.

The bolt, magazine assembly, barrel bands, sights, trigger guard, buttplate, and associated hardware complete the classic configuration of the M91/30. The long stock and handguard give the rifle the unmistakable profile carried by Soviet infantrymen during the Second World War.

Any individual serial numbers, arsenal markings, Soviet proof and inspection stamps, refurbishment markings, or matching-number status should be evaluated from the rifle itself, as these details can provide additional information concerning its production and subsequent service history.

Historical Significance

Few military rifles are as immediately recognizable as the Mosin-Nagant Model 91/30. Although mechanically rooted in a design adopted under the Russian Empire, the M91/30 became inseparably associated with the Soviet soldier of World War II.

Millions were manufactured, but surviving rifles vary substantially by arsenal, production year, receiver style, markings, condition, and configuration. Early examples such as this 1930-dated rifle occupy an especially interesting position because they represent the formative period of the standardized M91/30.

The early receiver configuration also provides an obvious visual distinction from the much more commonly encountered round-receiver rifles manufactured during the massive Soviet wartime production programs of the 1940s.

Collector Highlights

• Original Russian/Soviet Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant
• Dated 1930
• Desirable early octagonal / “hex” receiver
• Chambered for 7.62x54R
• Manually operated bolt-action
• Five-round internal magazine
• Full-length military stock and handguard
• Early-production configuration
• Classic Soviet infantry rifle design
• Important developmental link between the Imperial M1891 and Soviet M91/30
• Iconic rifle type extensively used by the Red Army during World War II
• Excellent addition to a Russian, Soviet, Mosin-Nagant, or WWII small-arms collection
• Offered in near mint condition

Collector's Summary

This 1930-dated Russian Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant is an outstanding example of one of the most historically important military rifles of the 20th century. Its early octagonal receiver, early production date, 7.62x54R chambering, and exceptional overall condition distinguish it from the far more numerous later round-receiver wartime rifles.

For the collector seeking an early Soviet Mosin-Nagant with strong visual appeal and an important place in the evolution of Russian military small arms, this 1930 M91/30 represents a particularly desirable example in near mint condition.