WW2 Russian Izhevsk 91/30 7.62X54Rmm Mosin NagantBolt-Action Rifle (Original)
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WW2 Russian Izhevsk Model 91/30 Caliber 7.62X54Rmm Mosin Nagant Rifle
SKU: RUSSIAN IZHEVSK MODEL 91/30 CALIBER 7.62X54RMM MOSIN NAGANT RIFLE
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: Izhevsk Arsenal
Date Manufactured: 1943
Import Stamp: PW Arms Redmond Va
Model: 91/30
Serial Number: YE2186-073923
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
Mechanically: Excellent
Price: $695.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: CA-380
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
This Original WW2 1939 Russian Izhevsk Model 91/30 7.62x54r caliber Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle. Import stamp PW ARMS REDMOND VA on receiver. Serial number matches on barrel, bolt, magazine floorplate, and metal butt-plate. Blued finish. Protected front sight. Adjustable rear sight. Cleaning rod. Wood stock with metal butt-plate. Caliber / Gauge: 7.62x54mmR Barrel Length: 28.5" Serial Number: YE2186-073923
The Barrel has Light finish loss, light scuffs, light oxidation. Bore: Light wear, moderate oxidation, light pitting, good rifling. Receiver: Light finish loss, minor scuffs. Stock: Light wear, minor scuffs, minor dings. Mechanically very good.
History
The Model 1891/30 Mosin Nagant, often referred to as the “91/30”, was the modernized and standardized Soviet service rifle derived from the original 1891 design. Adopted in 1930, this rifle became the backbone of the Red Army’s infantry forces during World War II, serving on nearly every front of the Eastern conflict.
Following the Russian Civil War, the Soviet government launched a comprehensive modernization program to update the aging 1891 pattern. The redesigned Model 1891/30 featured a shorter barrel, metric sight graduations, a hooded front sight, and various refinements to the bolt and magazine assembly — all while maintaining interchangeability with earlier Mosin components. These updates made the rifle more practical for mass production and field use, aligning with the Soviet doctrine of simplicity and ruggedness.
The Izhevsk Arsenal was one of the two primary state armories, alongside Tula, responsible for large-scale 91/30 production. Izhevsk rifles can be readily identified by distinct factory proof marks and inspection stamps applied to the receiver and other components during manufacture.
As wartime production intensified, Izhevsk engineers simplified machining and finishing processes to meet overwhelming demand, resulting in rifles that often display visible tool marks and a utilitarian appearance compared to prewar examples. Despite these cosmetic differences, the reliability and accuracy of the 91/30 remained consistent, solidifying its reputation as one of the most iconic and enduring infantry rifles of the 20th century.
