IZHEVSK ARSENAL ~ 1939 MOSIN-NAGANT ~ 7.62 X 54R

A 1939 Izhevsk Mosin-Nagant M91/30 in good condition, chambered in 7.62𝑥54𝑚𝑚𝑅, produced by the Izhevsk Arsenal in the Soviet Union just before World War II. These rifles are historically significant as they were the main service rifle for the Red Army during the war, and many examples are still available on the collector's market, sometimes found with Finnish capture marks or converted into sniper rifles. Manufacturer and date: Made by the Izhevsk Arsenal in 1939. Model: Most commonly the M91/30 model, which was the standard issue rifle for the Red Army during World War II. Caliber: Uses the 7.62𝑥54𝑚𝑚𝑅 cartridge. Action: Bolt-action with a fixed 5-round internal magazine. Production: Production of the M91/30 restarted in 1939 because the SVT-40 semi-automatic rifle was proving difficult to maintain in mass mobilization. Collectibility: 1939 Izhevsk models are highly sought after by collectors, especially those that are all-matching and have not been import marked. Finnish Capture: Some 1939 Izhevsk rifles were captured by Finnish forces during the Winter War and may have the Finnish "SA" mark. Sniper rifles: Some M91/30 rifles were converted into sniper rifles (PU snipers) for World War II, featuring a PU scope and bent bolt handle.