Izhevsk Mosin-Nagant Model 1944 Carbine 7.62x54R, 20.2" Barrel, 1945 Production, Soviet WWII Carbine with Folding Spike Bayonet
This 1945 Izhevsk Arsenal Mosin-Nagant Model 1944 Carbine is a compact Soviet WWII-era bolt-action chambered in 7.62x54R. It features the integral right-side folding cruciform spike bayonet, a tangent rear sight graduated to 1,000 m, and clear Soviet inspection and arsenal markings. Its wartime production date, Izhevsk triangle-with-arrow stamp, and refurb square-with-diagonal buttstock mark add documented historical context for collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The hardwood stock shows numerous chips along with general scratching and surface blemishes. Metal surfaces exhibit widespread patches of rust and pitting. The integral folding bayonet also shows heavy rust and pitting. The bore is dark and blemished with notable fouling buildup.
What’s Included
- Izhevsk Mosin-Nagant Model 1944 Carbine in 7.62x54R with integral right-side folding cruciform spike bayonet
Made in the Soviet Union in 1945, this M44 carbine bears the Izhevsk triangle-with-arrow arsenal stamp and Soviet inspection proofs on the barrel shank. The buttstock carries the refurb square-with-diagonal mark, confirming postwar arsenal work typical for service-surplus rifles.
The carbine uses a round receiver with a straight bolt handle and a blued finish. It feeds from a 5-round fixed internal magazine and is designed to be loaded by stripper clip, preserving the platform’s fast, practical service handling.
Sighting equipment includes a hooded front post and a tangent rear sight with sliding cursor, graduated to 1,000 m. The rifle retains its correct two barrel bands and a separate handguard over the barrel. The integral right-side folding cruciform spike bayonet is a defining feature of the Model 1944 configuration.
The full-length hardwood stock wears an amber shellac finish and incorporates a finger-groove fore-end with metal-lined sling slots (oval escutcheons) in the butt and fore-end. Overall length is approximately 40 in with a 20.2" barrel and a 13.0" length of pull, maintaining the compact profile expected of the M44 carbine pattern.