These rifles were used by at least 26 countries in over 226 variations or maker marks and that may not be all of them! All of this occured between 1891 and the middle of the cold war.
This page is under construction and captions and notes of historical interest will be added. I would appreciate any comments.
Russian (Imperial) Mosin Nagant 1891 rifle in 7.62 x 54 cal. No scabbard for the bayonet as it was intended to remain mounted on the rifle at all times.
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1891/30 rifle with the sight protector ring on the front sight.
1891/30 rifle with the sight protector ring on the front sight.
1891/30 rifle with the sight protector ring on the front sight.
1891/30 rifle with the sight protector ring on the front sight.
1891/38 carbine with modified rear sight.
Mosin Nagant carbine 1891/44. A folding bayonet. This model was exported to all Eastern Bloc countries as well as being manufactured in many of them.
Mosin Nagant carbine 1891/59. No provision for a bayonet (an 1891/44 without the bayonet).
Russian training rifle in 22 cal.
SKS semi automatic carbine in 7.62 x 39 cal.
SVT 40 automatic rifle in 7.62 x 54 cal.
Another SVT 40 automatic rifle in 7.62 x 54 cal. with bayonet
