Tula Mosin-Nagant 91/30 Bolt-Action Rifle, 7.62x54R, 29" Barrel, Matching Numbers, 1938 Tula Production
This 1938 Tula-made Mosin-Nagant Model 91/30 stands out for its matching serial numbers, intact WWII-era Tula star proof, and complete set of original field accessories. The 29-inch forged steel barrel, hardwood stock with classic amber shellac, and hooded post/tangent sight system remain as issued, offering collectors a rifle that retains its period-correct configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Moderate Fouling – Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling – Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: Standard markings from service and storage are present on metal and wood surfaces. Bore displays rust pitting; rifling is still visible though affected by corrosion.
What’s Included
- Original cruciform spike socket bayonet
- Canvas service sling with leather keepers
- Leather case
- Miscellaneous tools
The rifle retains its Tula star factory emblem and the Cyrillic “ХАИ2” code, confirming wartime Soviet manufacture. An import stamp reading “USSR 7.62X54R” is discreetly placed on the barrel, documenting lawful U.S. entry while preserving historical markings.
The matching serial numbers on receiver, bolt, floorplate, and buttplate add collector appeal, indicating the major components have remained together since assembly. This continuity is increasingly uncommon among Mosin-Nagant rifles that saw wartime service and post-war refurbishment.
The forged steel action and barrel exhibit a blued/phosphated finish that has held up well, providing a durable protective layer over the rifle’s working surfaces. The hardwood stock features finger grooves and retains its wartime amber shellac, giving the firearm its characteristic Soviet field appearance.
Sighting equipment is intact: a hooded post front sight dovetailed to the barrel and a tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 m. Together with the 29-inch barrel, the system delivers the long sight radius and ballistic performance for which the 91/30 is known.