Guns International #: 102861716
Seller's Inventory #: 244484

Category - Mosin-Nagant Rifles - Rifles - Russian

Category
Mosin-Nagant Rifles
Rifles - Russian

1905 Dated FINNISH CAPTURE SA RUSSIAN M1891 Mosin-Nagant 7.62x52R Rifle C&R “SA” Marked FINLAND’S WWII Standard Military Rifle

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1905 Dated FINNISH CAPTURE SA RUSSIAN M1891 Mosin-Nagant 7.62x52R Rifle C&R

“SA” Marked FINLAND’S WWII Standard Military Rifle

Here we present a C&R Imperial Russian Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant Rifle built circa 1905 at the Sestroretsk Arsenal in Sestroretsk, Russia. In autumn 1720, a prominent specialist in the field of mining, metallurgy, and military equipment, Colonel William Gennin, showed Peter the First “Sestroretsk drawings” and in January of 1721 the construction of the fire-arms factory in Sestroretsk began. The same year June William Genin became the headmaster of the factory and the chief builder. The plant was built by battalions of Kronstadt soldiers of regiments that were sent to work “on the third of the year.”

When Finland achieved independence from Russia in late 1917, over 190,000 Model 1891 infantry rifles were already stockpiled in the ex-Russian military depots within Finland. As a result, the rifle was adopted as the standard Finnish Army weapon, and surplus Mosin–Nagants were purchased from other European nations which had captured them during World War I. These rifles were overhauled to meet Finnish Army standards and designated M/91. The M/91 was the most widely issued Finnish rifle in both the Winter War and the Continuation War.

The 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 that was developed from 1882 to 1891 and used by the armed forces of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and various other nations including Finland, such as this one. It is 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 good. Some armory finish remains with a mostly gray patina throughout. The action is excellent. Counter bored. The bore is in good condition, reflective with strong rifling. The receiver and bolt have been numbered to match the number on the barrel shank. Other numbers vary. Stock shows much use and remains solid. Cleaning rod is absent. Import marked on the right side of the barrel.

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

Barrel is 31-1/2 inches.

Caliber: 7.62x54R

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.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1400

#244484
 

SOLD

Antique: Yes