Produced at Izhevsk Arsenal in 1942, this Model 1938 Mosin-Nagant carbine is an authentic WWII-era Russian bolt gun built for hard-use reliability in a compact package. Its correct M38 pattern—without a bayonet lug—marks it as the dedicated carbine variant issued to support troops and specialized units. Collectors will appreciate the matching serial number on the receiver, the clear Izhevsk arrow-in-triangle proofs, and the clean bore that confirms careful post-service upkeep.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The birch stock displays scattered wartime dings and handling marks consistent with a service carbine yet remains structurally solid with its original shellac finish.
What’s Included
- Izhevsk Model 1938 Mosin-Nagant carbine
This carbine retains its factory 20.5-inch steel barrel, delivering the full ballistic performance of 7.62x54R in a handier length than the standard rifle. The fixed five-round magazine feeds smoothly through the proven Mosin bolt action, and the 13.5-inch length of pull feels balanced for field use.
Sights are period-correct: a drift-adjustable front post protected by steel ears and a tangent rear leaf graduated to 1,000 meters. These iron sights remain crisp and functional, matching the rifle’s overall service-ready character.
The blued steel receiver and barrel wear uniform wartime finish, with clear Izhevsk arsenal markings and a discrete C.A.I. import stamp that documents its journey to the U.S. market. Absence of an 1891/59 conversion stamp confirms the rifle’s uninterrupted M38 configuration.
Stocked in birch hardwood, the rifle carries its original wartime shellac. While honest wear attests to military history, the wood is solid, and all hardware—including sling slots and escutcheons—remains intact.