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Mosin Nagant Rifle Model 1891

Leon Mosin created the Nagant Model 1891. The famous Mosin-Nagant rifle is a bolt operated, magazine fed rifle. The Russian name "Trekhlineinyaya vintovka obrazets 1891-ago goda" means "Three Lined Rifle, model 1891". Upgraded in the 1930's to the Model 91/30. The Mosin rifle was 7.62x54R and main rifle of Soviet infantry until the 1940's.

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Sales Rank: 33,630; Release Date: 15 September, 1998; Media: Paperback; Manufacturer: North Cape Publications
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: Rating: - Good for collectors, not users I'm sure devoted collectors will find this a good book, with its details on identifying models and types of manufacture. But for a part-time plinker and dad with limited budget, I really wanted practical tips -- how to take apart and clean a newly bought Moisin (after being packed in grease for decades), how the gun works and how to take care of it and/or modify it. Only a few pages are devoted to maintenance and, frankly, more informative discussions are found the internet. By comparison, the SKS ... Read More Rating: - Great pocket bible for the Mosin-Nagant collector This book is an excellent source of almost any and all knowledge concerning the Mosin-Nagant rifle. This venerable design is arguably the longest-lived and is also one of the most widely-produced and copied firearm in the world. This design saw action in almost every major conflict of the twentieth century, from WWI, the Russian Civil War, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, and even Grenada! The longevity and production numbers of this rifle are testament to the design's robustness and simplicity. This book details ... Read More Rating: - Comprehensive source for the collector or historian Collectors and historians should find this book extremely helpful in identifying and classifying the many Mosin variants. Though as a quick "how-to" book you would be better off with a translated field manual (good luck finding one!). I say this because the book delves in depth on not only the history of the rifle, but gives a comprehensive study on the various markings from different manufacturers. I would definately reccomend this book as an accompaniment to anyone who owns a Mosin-Nagant or is interested ... Read More

 Mosin Nagant Rifles come in many flavors. Here are just a few Mosin types:

1) Mosin Nagant Rifle M39

2) Mosin Nagant M1944

3) Mosin Nagant Rifle M44

4) Mosin Nagant Rifle M1891

5) Mosin Nagant Rifle M1891/30

6) Finnish M.1927 Mosin-Nagant

7) Polish M44 Rifle

8) Finnish M.1939 VKT

9) M.1891 Dragoon Rifle

10) Russian Md.44 Tula Rifle

11) Romanian M44 Rifles

12) Mosin Nagant Model 91/59 Bolt Action Carbine

Helpful Mosin Nagant Links:

History of the Mosin Nagant Rifle Model 1891 :    A Very, Very Brief History of the Mosin Nagant Rifle

Adjusting Your Mosin Rifles Sights:    Sighting In a Mosin-Nagant "Sniper" Rifle

Identifying Your Russian Mosin Rifle:    Proof Stamps and Markings

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