Cugir Romanian Mosin–Nagant M44 Carbine, 7.62x54R, 1955 Production, CAI Import
This is a 1955 Cugir-produced Romanian Mosin–Nagant M44 carbine chambered in 7.62x54R. It features a 20.2-inch barrel, blued steel finish, and a full-length hardwood stock with separate handguard. Marked with the Romanian People's Republic crest, the Cugir triangle-with-arrow arsenal stamp, and a Century Arms International St. Albans, VT import mark, it represents a distinct Cold War–era Romanian variant of the M44 platform.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are handling marks throughout. Light surface rust is present. The bore shows some wear and light fouling that should clean up.
What’s Included
- 1955 Cugir Romanian Mosin–Nagant M44 carbine chambered in 7.62x54R
The carbine retains core M44 features in a compact 20.2-inch-barrel configuration with a fixed internal 5-round magazine. It is set up with iron sights consisting of a hooded front post and a tangent rear sight, suited to the platform’s intended use.
Romanian-specific markings include the Romanian People's Republic crest and the Cugir triangle-with-arrow arsenal mark. The Century Arms International "C.A.I. ST. ALB. VT" import stamp is present, documenting its importation history.
The hardwood furniture follows the M44 pattern with a full-length stock, separate wood handguard, sling slots with steel liners, a recoil crossbolt, steel buttplate, and two barrel bands. The metal components show a blued finish over a steel receiver.
This example has non-matching serial numbers on the receiver, bolt, and floorplate. The side-folding spike bayonet base is present, while the bayonet itself is not present. The cleaning rod is not present.