Cugir M44 Mosin-Nagant Carbine 7.62x54R, 1954 Romanian, 20.25 in Barrel, Blued, Integral Folding Spike Bayonet, Matching Serialized Components
This Romanian Cugir M44 Mosin-Nagant carbine from 1954 combines desirable arsenal markings with classic M44 features. It bears the Romanian People’s Republic crest and Cugir triangle-with-arrow, has matching serialized components on the bolt, floorplate, and receiver, and retains its integral right-folding cruciform spike bayonet. Chambered in 7.62x54R with a 20.25 in barrel and blued finish, it presents as a solid, collectible example with defined rifling and clear import history.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The wood stock and various finished surfaces show scratches and blemishes. Small deposits of cosmoline are present in areas of the rifle. Small, infrequent spots of pitting are observed. The rifling is deep and defined with minimal blemishing.
What’s Included
- Bayonet: Integral right-side folding cruciform spike bayonet
- Cleaning Rod: Under-barrel cleaning rod
Manufactured at the Cugir arsenal and marked with the Romanian People’s Republic crest and the triangle-with-arrow, this M44 is clearly identified as Romanian production. It also carries an import mark reading "C.A.I. GEORGIA VT M44 ROMANIAN 7.62X54R," along with an inspector/rework digit "3" on the barrel shank.
This M44 pattern carbine retains the model’s hallmark features, including the integral right-folding cruciform spike bayonet with locking collar, a round receiver with a straight bolt handle and spherical knob, and a blued finish. The fixed 5-round internal magazine uses a hinged floorplate and is charger-loaded, consistent with the Mosin-Nagant platform.
The hardwood one-piece stock includes a finger groove, upper handguard, two barrel bands, side sling slots with metal liners, a cross-bolt reinforcement, and a steel buttplate. The length of pull measures 13.0 in, offering a compact handling profile alongside the carbine-length configuration.
Barrel length is approximately 20.25 in with an overall length of about 40 in. Sights are a hooded post front and a tangent rear sight with meter graduations. A separate bayonet mounting collar just behind the front sight contains the spring-loaded latch/locking mechanism, while the hooded front sight base provides the forward lug the bayonet locks over when extended, reflecting the M44’s integrated design.
In line with many M44 carbines, this rifle’s point of impact was often regulated with the bayonet extended. Matching serialized components are observed on the bolt, floorplate, and receiver, further supporting its cohesive configuration in 7.62x54R.