1916 Tula Mosin-Nagant Model 1891 Infantry Rifle, Finnish 'D' Mark, 7.62x54R, 31.5 in Barrel
This 1916 Tula Arsenal Mosin-Nagant Model 1891 Infantry rifle combines WWI-era Russian production with a Finnish 'D' throat modification. It features a hexagonal ("hex") receiver with the Imperial double-headed eagle crest on the round barrel shank, a long 31.5 in barrel, and the M1891 Konovalov rear sight with arshini graduations. Import-marked by CAI, it retains classic infantry configuration with a full-length stock, fixed 5-round magazine, and a front sight base with bayonet lug for the socket bayonet.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific notes: The rifle shows scratches and blemishes throughout, with widespread pitting and areas of rust along with finish wear. The bolt feels very tight when pulled to the rear. The bolt serial number does not match the rifle.
What’s Included
- Tula Mosin-Nagant Model 1891 Infantry rifle in 7.62x54R
- Attached cleaning rod
Built at Imperial Tula Arsenal in 1916, this M1891 uses a hexagonal ("hex") receiver with a round barrel shank and bears the Imperial double-headed eagle crest on the shank. It is the long Infantry pattern with a 31.5 in barrel, full-length handguard, and a hardwood stock with crossbolt reinforcement and bottom sling swivels.
The rifle is fitted with the M1891 Konovalov tangent rear sight, complete with protective ears and graduations in arshini, paired with an unhooded blade front sight. This sighting arrangement is correct for the period and model.
The barrel is Finnish 'D' marked at the receiver/barrel junction, indicating the throat modification intended for the D-166 heavy-ball profile. This is a distinct and sought-after update found on rifles that saw Finnish service or refurbishment.
Configuration remains classic: a fixed 5-round internal magazine, a front sight base with bayonet lug for the socket bayonet, and a bolt left in the white contrasted against blued receiver components. The rifle carries a CAI ST ALB VT import mark reading "M91 7.62R RUSSIA." Mixed serial numbers are present between the barrel and bolt. A cleaning rod is installed.