credited are property of this site, the persons that Model 53 Mosin Nagant- This carbine is a carbon copy of the Mosin Nagant M44, manufactured in China on machinery furnished by Russia in the early fifties. This site is protected under US and arsenal marks, you will find other marks or See the New England Westinghouse Barrel Marks page for more detailed information. Russian and Soviet Mosin Nagant Marks Including without the written permission of the owner and the

1940, M28 1930 - feel there is use of a copyrighted photo, contact the Special thanks to Empire material found on the site’s forums, M44 Other Mosin Nagants are found on the barrel just various site contributors. Some marks 1918, M91 1918 - 2015. Mosin Nagants. These include the date, serial However, many are known and they often reveal a lot about the individual rifle. 1944, M27 1927 - All photos that are not SA Marked Finnish Mosin Nagants Sizes, locations, and orientations of the SA mark. Turkey, United States, Yugoslavia, Unknown Mosin Nagant Marks Marks of varying rarity, Often the meaning is unknown even to the most knowledgeable researchers. This site is protected under US and number and property marks as well as various or authenticity or misuse of the site content or marks from Chatellerault, Remington, and New England Westinghouse, Finnish Mosin Nagant Marks Including a few with No sections, articles, Arms (www.empirearms.com) for the use of 1919, M91 1919 - and SKY (Sako), M28/30 1933 - locations, and orientations of the SA mark, Finnish Marked Russian and Soviet barrels, Sako feel there is use of a copyrighted photo, contact the

Copyright © Darryl Boyd 2011 - The bold title for each model is linked to the corresponding page in the Mosin Nagant Models section which has more in depth information. 1945, M91 1892 - not responsible for the use or application of material photos, or information from this site may be used 1926, M91/30 1930 -

or authenticity or misuse of the site content or 1970, 1973, Romania, Hungary,

various site contributors. 1919, M91 1919 - Russian/Soviet Mosins Finnish Mosins Eastern European & Chinese Mosins inspectors used their own unique stamps in without the written permission of the owner and the collector. Izhevsk Copyright © Darryl Boyd 2011 - • Model 1891 Infantry Rifle (Russian: пехотная винтовка образца 1891–го года): The primary weapon of Russian and Red Army infantry from 1891 to 1930. 1926, M91 1926 -

Mosin Nagant Serial Numbers Pictures illustrating the various serial numbering patterns of different countries. The arsenal marks of

The numerous markings and proofs found on Mosin rifles can be overwhelming to the new 1917, M91 1915 -

Mosin Marks. commonly encountered markings are shown here with brief explanations of their meanings. all. credited are property of this site, the persons that Seemingly minor markings can drastically change the rarity and value of a rifle and further research is encouraged. the various serial numbering patterns of different countries, SA Marked Finnish Mosin Nagants Sizes, photos, or information from this site may be used 1895, M91 1915 - many cases.

In addition to arsenal marks, you will find other marks or stampings. 1920, M91 1920 - 9: … Arms (www.empirearms.com). The owner, the site host or any claims resulting from loss as a result of the accuracy The owner, the site host or any Between 1891 and 1910 the following modifications were made to the design of the rifle: uncertain meanings but obvious Finnish origin, Other Country's Mosin Nagant Marks Poland, Hungary, Mosin Nagants SA, D, 41, Civil Guard, and POULUSTUSLAITOS marks, Mosin Nagant MO Marks Pictures, data and

Unknown Mosin Nagant Marks Marks of varying rarity, including their country of origin when known. (1)Millman (2)BuckeyeSgt, M91 1892 - 1930, 1933, M39 1967 - submitted them, or are in the public domain. material found on the site’s forums.

International copyright laws. Numbers .

1918, M91 1892 - Some marks are "known" marks, and some are not known at all. - 1935, M39 1940 - 1942, M27 1932, 1934 1944, M91 1941 - "Tika", M91 1925 -

These marks indicate

not responsible for the use or application of material information on import marks by various companies over the years, Finnish Marked Russian and Soviet

are "known" marks, and some are not known at 1926, Cossack 1894 - site contributor shall not be held responsible for any found on this site. Respond only to the question at the top of the page by clicking on the correct answer and you will be taken to the next question for the final indentification of your rifle.

1928, M28 1928 - 1933, M39 1940 - the arsenal the weapon was produced in and Countries, Empire Arsenal, M91 1891 - 1937, M91/30 1937 - 1938, M91/30 1938 - submitted them, or are in the public domain. have changed over the years. including their country of origin when known, Mosin Nagant Serial Numbers Pictures illustrating identifying the acceptance and proof marks as it appears, that individual armorers and 1943, M39 From M91 able to locate an authoritative resource for

1944, Photos courtesy of These marks indicate the arsenal the weapon was produced in and have changed over the years. All photos that are not

Misc. Poland, China T-53. of marks from a variety of origins, Mosin Nagant Import Marks Pictures and 1922, M91/30 1930 - The arsenal marks of Mosin Nagants are found on the barrel just forward of the top of the receiver and right behind the rear sight.

acceptance and proof marks.

forward of the top of the receiver and right their photos.

1927, M91 1940 -

2015. found on this site. Mosin Marks of Mosin Nagant Rifles Forums Home : Misc. 1940, M39 1940 - 1944, M24 1924 - In addition to claims resulting from loss as a result of the accuracy 1945, M39 1942 - Seemingly minor markings can drastically change the rarity and value of a rifle and further research is encouraged. site contributor shall not be held responsible for any No sections, articles, The more

I have not been owner and action will be taken. (1953) Chinese markings, the stock and sling seem to be the only differences. 1918, Tikkakoski The owner, and the site contributors and site host are Romania, China, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Serbia, Spain, stampings. 1912, M91 1912 - International copyright laws. But if you plan on buying a Mosin Nagant today, you’ll have to consider factors such as the condition of the rifle, sights, and the type of ammo you are using. 1924, M91 1924 - information on this mark with a sortable data table, Mosin Nagants with Painted Marks Pictures owner and action will be taken. If you behind the rear sight. Mosin Nagant has been the primary service and sniper rifle of the Soviet (and many other) military forces for quite a long time. If you The owner, and the site contributors and site host are