Izhevsk Mosin Nagant M91/30 – 7.62x54r – Mfg. 1943 – Project Gun – Soviet!

This is a no reserve penny auction for an Izhevsk Mosin Nagant M91/30 bolt-action rifle in 7.62x54r. Serial number- 9130081301. This Mosin is in fair condition and comes with a sling. The stock has as substantial piece of wood that has been chipped off and there is a receiver Screw missing along with mismatched serial numbers. The front sight has been taken off and the bolt appears to need a rebuild. This is a perfect gun to restore to its former glory or even turn into a sporterized hunting rifle! M1891 (M91) : In 1891, Russia adopted a repeating bolt action infantry rifle in 7.62X54r with shared design from Sergei Mosin of Russia, and Leon Nagant of Belgium. Hence, the title Mosin Nagant is given. The Three Line Rifle, Model of 1891 (bore diameter, a 'line' equaling one tenth of an inch) is the official name. Three Russian arsenals were contracted for production at Tula from 1891 to 1926, Izhevsk from 1891 to 1926, and Sestroryetsk from 1892 to 1918.