Tula Mosin–Nagant Model 91/30 7.62x54R, 1937 Tula Arsenal, Round Receiver, Pre‑WWII Bolt-Action Rifle
This 1937 Tula Arsenal Mosin–Nagant Model 91/30 is a pre‑WWII, round‑receiver rifle chambered in 7.62x54R with matching serials on the receiver and floorplate. It features the Tula five‑point star and a Cyrillic year mark, a straight bolt handle with an in‑the‑white bolt body, and a clean, shiny bore. Classic configuration includes a full‑length hardwood stock, hooded front post, tangent rear sight, and a blued finish.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Mosin–Nagant M91/30 socket cruciform bayonet (numbered 7742)
- Canvas web sling with leather dog-collar keepers
- Leather double ammunition pouch
Produced at the Tula Arsenal in 1937, this Model 91/30 carries the five‑point star on the receiver shank along with a Cyrillic year mark, identifying it as pre‑WWII Soviet manufacture. It uses the later round receiver pattern and retains a straight bolt handle with an in‑the‑white bolt body paired to a blued receiver and barrel.
The rifle is configured with a 29 in carbon steel barrel and an internal 5‑round magazine that accepts charger‑clip loading. Sighting equipment is the standard hooded front post and tangent rear, providing the classic 91/30 sight picture with durable iron sights.
The full‑length hardwood stock includes brass‑lined sling slots and a wood handguard, secured by two spring‑retained barrel bands. This stock and handguard setup reflects correct 91/30 features and contributes to the rifle’s familiar handling characteristics.
Receiver and floorplate numbers match, and the included M91/30 socket cruciform bayonet is non‑matching. Overall presentation is consistent with a well‑kept service rifle, with a clean bore and well‑defined rifling that support its shootability and appeal.