Izhevsk Mosin–Nagant M91/30 7.62x54R Bolt-Action Rifle, 29 in Barrel, 1943 WWII Production, Blued, Hardwood Stock
This 1943 Izhevsk Arsenal M91/30 is a wartime-produced, round-receiver Mosin–Nagant chambered in 7.62x54R. It features the Izhevsk triangle-with-arrow crest and "1943г" date on the barrel shank, a 29-inch barrel, and a full-length hardwood stock. Import markings from C.A.I. Georgia, VT are present, and the rifle retains a classic set of iron sights. A canvas web sling and the full-length cleaning rod are installed.
The rifle follows the standard M91/30 configuration with a straight bolt handle and spherical knob, a blued finish with the bolt body left in the white, and a fixed internal 5-round magazine fed by stripper clips. The bore presents clean, shiny lands and grooves consistent with the provided assessment. This example shows distinct wartime manufacture cues and clear Soviet markings, offering an authentic WWII-era configuration.
Sighting equipment includes a hooded front post and a tangent rear sight graduated from 100 to 2000 meters, paired with the long 29-inch barrel. The stock is full-length hardwood with sling slots and metal escutcheons, a finger groove, a crossbolt at the recoil lug, and a separate upper handguard secured by two spring-retained barrel bands. A steel buttplate caps the assembly.
Markings on the barrel shank include the Izhevsk crest and date, along with additional Cyrillic characters and an original four-digit serial (digits not listed). The left side bears the "M91/30 RUSSIA 7.62x54R C.A.I. GEORGIA, VT" import mark, and an importer-applied serial number is present. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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: Widespread scratches and blemishes are present across the rifle. The hardwood stock shows numerous blemishes and no remaining varnish. Many areas of rust and pitting are visible on metal components.
What’s Included
- Canvas web sling with leather dog-collar keepers (installed)
- Full-length M91/30 cleaning rod (installed)
This M91/30 reflects 1943 Izhevsk wartime production with its round receiver, Soviet crest, and date. It retains the long-barrel, iron-sight configuration that defines the model, including the hooded front post and 100–2000 m tangent rear sight. The blued finish contrasts with the bolt body left in the white, and the straight bolt handle with spherical knob provides the familiar Mosin handling.
The hardwood stock is the full-length military pattern with separate upper handguard, finger groove, sling slots with metal escutcheons, and a crossbolt at the recoil lug. Two spring-retained barrel bands and a steel buttplate complete the exterior furniture. Length of pull is 13.5 inches.
Mechanically, the rifle is a bolt-action chambered in 7.62x54R with a fixed internal 5-round magazine designed for charger (stripper clip) loading. The bore condition is described as clean and shiny with well-defined lands and grooves, supporting good shootability for its era.
Markings include the Izhevsk triangle-with-arrow crest and "1943г" date on the barrel shank, plus an import legend reading "M91/30 RUSSIA 7.62x54R C.A.I. GEORGIA, VT." Additional Cyrillic characters and the original four-digit serial are present on the barrel shank, and an importer-applied serial number is also present (numbers not listed).