Is my Mosin Nagant worth anything?

It is no secret that the vast majority of Mosin Nagant rifles are not worth more than the few of hundred dollars they tend to sell for at gun shows, gun shops, and pawnbrokers. However, as with just about anything even remotely collectible, there are certain specific items that can be incredibly valuable.

What is a 91 30 Mosin?

At the beginning of the war, the Mosin–Nagant 91/30 was the standard issue weapon of Soviet troops and millions of the rifles were produced and used in World War II by the largest mobilized army in history.

Was there a sniper Mosin Nagant?

The Soviet M1891/30 rifle was a modernized version of the M1891 Mosin-Nagant rifle (see FIR 7509). It was the standard rifle of the Red Army during the Second World War. This is the sniper rifle version. The Red Army set great store by its snipers and much propaganda was inspired by their exploits.

Where was my Mosin Nagant made?

That decision was made in 1891, two years after initial trials, and the production of the new Mosin-Nagant M1891 rifles began in the following year at Tula Arsenal, Izhevsk Arsenal, and Sestroryetsk Arsenal in Russia….Mosin-Nagant Rifle.

Are Mosin-Nagants good rifles?

The Mosin Nagant will kill every animal in North America and can shoot as good as 0.75 MOA with basic modifications and good ammo. It is a practical hunting rifle and is common at milsurp shooting competitions. The drawbacks to using a Mosin Nagant for hunting and target shooting are its weight and ergonomics.

Did German snipers use Mosin-Nagants?

The Mosin-Nagant Model 1891 bolt-action rifle combined a simple design by Russian Captain Sergei Mosin with a five-round internal box magazine designed by Belgians Émile and Léon Nagant. In fact, German snipers reportedly preferred captured Mosin-Nagants to their own Mauser Karabiner 98k rifles.

How reliable is the Mosin Nagant?

For the time and place, the Russian Mosin-Nagant was a good rifle. Extremely strong, rugged, reliable and fairly accurate rifle. The Finnish Mosin models were extremely strong, rugged, reliable, and extremely accurate for *any* time or place. It is very easy to apply Finnish methods to your standard Russian Mosin.

Are there any rare Mosin Nagant sniper rifles?

Some examples of rare Mosin Nagants include the PEM Side Mount Sniper version, the Tula 1891, the Finnish “SA” marked rifle and M91rv Cavalry Rifle. Rare accessories for the Mosin Nagant rifle can also be extremely valuable to collectors. There were quite a few oddball accessories that were made in small quantities for the Mosin.

What do the markings on a Mosin Nagant mean?

Markings The markings on Mosin Nagant rifles can help collectors and gun owners to understand if they are in possession of a valuable firearm or not. The markings on a rifle really tie into the rarity talked about above.

What kind of rifle is a Ka3 Mosin Nagant?

KA3 — KA3 Cossack Russian rifles. Indicates it was a Cossack model rifle sight at one time — (martin08) MO and Double Dates — On Russian rifles and unclear at this time. It is a “collectors items” — (martin08) Puolustuslaitos — Commonly called a PL mark.

Is the Mosin Nagant Model 1916 worth money?

These rifles, designated as “U.S. Rifle, 7.62mm, Model of 1916”, have become treasured by collectors because they lack any stamped or engraved marks that are required of any military surplus arms imported into the United States. New to guns? Check out our online Beginner Handgun Course that teaches all the important stuff you need to know.