1955 Cugir Mosin–Nagant M44 Carbine, 7.62x54R, Romanian-Marked with Folding Bayonet, 20.5 in Barrel
This 1955 Romanian-production Mosin–Nagant M44 carbine was manufactured at Cugir and follows the postwar Soviet M44 pattern. It carries Romanian national markings and Cugir factory stamps, shows a mismatched serial set with the receiver/barrel shank numbered CD1308 and the floorplate and buttplate stamped CD1306, and features the model’s integral side-folding cruciform spike bayonet. The tang is dated 1955 and matches the original barrel, underscoring its consistent assembly.
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: The hardwood stock shows moderate, scattered dings and dents from handling. Metal surfaces display areas of rust and finish loss. The bore is bright with good rifling and shows minor corrosion. The cleaning rod is missing.
What’s Included
- Cugir Mosin–Nagant M44 Carbine (1955), 7.62x54R
Romania produced M44 carbines in the 1950s after the Soviet Union shared Mosin rifle and carbine technology with its satellite nations. This example was built at Cugir in 1955 and adheres to the familiar postwar M44 pattern, providing a representative Cold War-era variant with Romanian factory lineage.
Key Romanian identifiers are present, including the national coat-of-arms crest and the Cugir triangle mark on the receiver and tang. The receiver/barrel shank is numbered CD1308, while the floorplate and buttplate are stamped CD1306.
The carbine configuration centers around a 20.5-inch barrel and an integral side-folding cruciform spike bayonet. Sighting is via a hooded post front and a tangent ladder rear, and the rifle feeds from a fixed 5-round internal magazine. The steel receiver and metal components wear a blued finish.
The full-length hardwood stock includes a wood upper handguard, sling slots with metal escutcheons, and a finger groove, delivering the classic M44 profile. Length of pull measures approximately 13.5 inches, consistent with the model’s compact handling characteristics.