1951 91/30 HEX Mosin Negant

[72 usmc]

I believe that to be a 1931 not 51. No such animal as Russian 1951 91 30. See this five on an SKS see this 91/30 production chart. https://www.m9130.info/manufacturers...duction-number also see this chart; Mosin Nagant Rifle Years of Production

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[usabaker]

I believe that to be a 1931 not 51. No such animal as Russian 1951 91 30

Yes, which is exactly why I was confused. You are 100% correct! I took a look at the rear sight number stamping and it shows how he 5 and 3 are formed, they match up just like to say. Thank you for the help.

[Wineman]

Many of the 1930's Mosins ended up in Spain with the Communists in their Civil war. Sometimes you find them stamped USSR or URSS by the early importers. The screwed in sling slot covers also mark this as an early example. Nice find.

Dave