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The Estonians also produced their own versions of the Mosin Nagant, following in some regards the same practice in Finland of making use of Russian receivers and parts but creating an improved version of rifle. In 1930 work began at “Arsenal” on the Estonian domestic version of the Mosin Nagant with the process running until it was stopped by Soviet occupation in June of 1940. There were a number of Estonian models manufactured by “Arsenal” but all made use of Russian receivers, bolts, and magazines. The Estonians did produce new stocks or altered Russian stocks (much in the same way the Finns altered such stocks), new barrels, new sights, and also produced other various parts. Total production of Estonian Mosin Nagants was 27,815.