Estonian 91/30

[sdh1911]

I just got done reading a blurb about Estonian 91/30's, HUM! Never seen one, have you? I'm wondering did they ever make to our shores? Did they make a bunch of them? Were they as good as say the Polish M44? Did they have a lot of markings or other cool stuff? Wonder how they shoot? I guess they would be in 7.62 X 54R, i.e. three line? You know, every time I think I might be getting a pretty good grasp of something, Whack!-SDH

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[Claven2]

From mosinnagant.net

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.

And no, I've never seen one - almost nobody outside Estonia has either.

[sdh1911]

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