Tula Mosin–Nagant 1891/30 7.62x54R Bolt-Action Rifle, 29 in Barrel, 1936 Tula Arsenal, Blued Finish
This 1936 Tula Mosin–Nagant Model 1891/30 is a classic pre-war Soviet service rifle with hallmark features collectors look for. It has the Tula star-with-arrow and 1936 date on the barrel shank, a round receiver, and a 29-inch barrel. Import markings from CAI Georgia, VT are present, and the rifle retains its blued finish with the bolt body left in the white. It includes a Soviet-pattern sling, the original straight bolt, the installed cleaning rod, and a cleaning kit.
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: The rifle shows scattered scratches and blemishes consistent with prior handling. The bore is bright and clean, and the rifling exhibits clear definition.
What's Included
- Soviet-pattern khaki web sling with leather dog-collar keepers (included, not installed)
- Original straight bolt with round knob (Mosin–Nagant pattern)
- Cleaning kit
- Full-length under-barrel cleaning rod (installed)
Built at the Tula Arsenal in 1936, this 91/30 carries the star-with-arrow proof and Cyrillic-dated barrel shank, aligning it with the key interwar production period. The round receiver configuration and 29-inch barrel reflect standard later-pattern 91/30 construction.
Sighting equipment includes a hooded front post and a tangent rear leaf graduated in meters from 1 to 20, providing the classic 91/30 sight picture. The rifle uses a fixed internal 5-round magazine and a cocking piece safety.
The blued metalwork contrasts with the bolt body left in the white, and the rifle is stocked in hardwood with a full-length configuration and a separate upper handguard. Metal-lined sling-slot escutcheons accept the included dog-collar sling. A socket-bayonet interface is present at the muzzle.
Markings include the Tula star-with-arrow and the 1936 date on the barrel shank, along with CAI Georgia, VT import information. Matching-style serials with a Cyrillic prefix appear on the barrel shank and buttplate, and an importer-assigned serial is present on the barrel shank.