Mosin Nagant Izhevsk Arsenal, 1942 Dated, Mosin Nagant, Matching Numbers, Model 1891/30, 7.62 Bolt Action None Rifle

The Mosin–Nagant is a five-shot, bolt-action, internal magazine-fed, military rifle, developed by the Imperial Russian Army in 1882–91, and used by the armed forces of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and various other nations. In spite of the age of its design these weapons have shown up in various conflicts around the world until the modern day, being rugged and effective, much like the AK-47 and its variants. The Izhevsk Machine building Plant is a weapons and motor vehicle manufacturer based in Izhevsk, founded in 1807 at the decree of Tsar Alexander I, and is now one of the largest corporations in its field. The Plant manufactured Mosin Nagant rifles during WW1 & WW2 along with AK47 assault rifles and other arms for the Russian War effort. The Plant produces arms for the Russian Military today. This is an excellent WW2 dated Mosin Nagant rifle. The rifle has undamaged metal work that retains most of its blued finish. The bolt has a nice bright surface finish. The original wood furniture in excellent condition and retains the original stampings. The wood has several inspection marks. The barrel shank is stamped with Russian Script and arrow within triangle Arsenal marks of the Izhevsk Plant together with 1942 date. The weapon is serial number KN225 which is stamped on the barrel, bolt, magazine plate and butt plate. The weapon has its original cleaning rod, adjustable rear sight and shrouded post fore sight. The fore stock and shoulder stock are correctly slotted for the sling anchor. Deactivated to UK specification in 2008 the magazine plate opens & the rifle cocks & dry fires and the bolt can be removed. The price includes the U.K. 2008 deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23231: