The Mosin Nagant was developed from 1882 to 1891 when it was first adopted by the Russian Empire.  Known by many as the “Three-Line Rifle” denoting its .30 caliber (7.62mm) bore as well as “Mosin’s Rifle” (Russian: Vintova Mosina), this rifle is still found in armed conflicts 130+ years after its initial adoption and has become a very prolific among the civilian and collectors’ markets in the United States. 
The Mosin Nagant has many variants produced by the Russian Empire, later the USSR, as well as China, Finland, the United States, Poland and more, and has been produced by an even larger number of different factories.  With more than 37 million Mosin Nagant rifles produced throughout the world, the most common model found within the United States is the M91/30 that was produced in the USSR from 1930 to 1945 by the Tula, Ishevsk and Sestroryetsk factories in the USSR and later imported most notably by Century Arms International.

While the Mosin Nagant and its variants are typically chambered for the 7.62x54mmR cartridge, rifles chambered in other calibers can be found such as Finland’s use of 7.62x53mmR while Polish- and German-captured models were often converted to fire 7.92x57mm (8mm Mauser), and some were converted by Bannerman to fire the American .30-06 cartridge.

MOSIN-NAGANT Firearms Models

Mosin-Nagant M44 (Hungarian) Image

Mosin-Nagant M44 (Hungarian)

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 20.2 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or laminate sto...

MOSIN-NAGANT M/30 Image

MOSIN-NAGANT M/30

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight, hardwood or laminate stock.  48.5 in. OAL, 9...

Mosin Nagant VZ91/38 Carbine Image

Mosin Nagant VZ91/38 Carbine

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 20.2 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and widened hooded front sight, hardwood or lami...

Mosin-Nagant VZ54 Sniper Rifle Image

Mosin-Nagant VZ54 Sniper Rifle

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually, round receiver with blued finish, bent-down bolt handle, 29 in. barrel topped with 2.5x scope, hardwood or laminate stock.  48.5 in. OAL, 10 lbs. weight. 

Mosin-Nagant VZ54/91 Sniper Rifle Image

Mosin-Nagant VZ54/91 Sniper Rifle

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually, round receiver with blued finish, bent-down bolt handle, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight and PSO-1 scope, hardwood stock with...

Mosin-Nagant Type 53 Image

Mosin-Nagant Type 53

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 20.2 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or laminate sto...

Mosin-Nagant T53 Single Shot Image

Mosin-Nagant T53 Single Shot

7.62x39mm cal., bolt-action, single-shot, round receiver with blued finish, 20.5 to 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or laminate stock.  40.2 in. OAL, 7.5 lbs. Weight.  Manufac...

Mosin-Nagant Model 1948 Infantry Rifle Image

Mosin-Nagant Model 1948 Infantry Rifle

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or laminate stock...

Mosin-Nagant FEG manufactured M1891 Image

Mosin-Nagant FEG manufactured M1891

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually, “hex” receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with magnified optic, hardwood or laminate stock.  48.5 in. OAL, 9 lbs. weight.  Manufactured by FEG unti...

Mosin-Nagant M/52 Image

Mosin-Nagant M/52

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually, round or “hex” receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with magnified optic, hardwood or laminate stock. 48.5 in. OAL, 9.5 lbs. Weight.  Manufactured by FEG...

Mosin-Nagant M/28 Image

Mosin-Nagant M/28

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round or “hex” receiver with blued finish and improved trigger design, 27 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight hardwood or l...

Mosin-Nagant M44 Image

Mosin-Nagant M44

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 20.2 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or laminate sto...

Mosin-Nagant M91/30 Image

Mosin-Nagant M91/30

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or laminate stock...

Mosin-Nagant wz. 91/98/23 Image

Mosin-Nagant wz. 91/98/23

7.92x57 cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or laminate stock.&n...

Mosin-Nagant wz. 91/98/25 Image

Mosin-Nagant wz. 91/98/25

7.92x57 cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or laminate stock.&n...

Mosin-Nagant wz. 91/98/26 Image

Mosin-Nagant wz. 91/98/26

7.92x57mm cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or laminate stock....

Mosin-Nagant wz. 44 Image

Mosin-Nagant wz. 44

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 20.2 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or laminate sto...

Mosin-Nagant wz. 48 Image

Mosin-Nagant wz. 48

.22 LR cal., bolt-action, single-shot, round receiver with blued finish, 20.2 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or laminate stock.  39.9 in. OAL, 7.5 lbs. Weight.  Manufactured 194...

Mosin-Nagant M1891 Image

Mosin-Nagant M1891

7.62x54mmR or .30-06 cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, “hex” receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and blade front sight, hardwood or lamin...

Mosin-Nagant M91/59 Image

Mosin-Nagant M91/59

Similar to the M91/30 but with a shortened barrel, 7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 20.2 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sig...

MOSIN-NAGANT M91/30 Image

MOSIN-NAGANT M91/30

The most commonly seen version of the Mosin–Nagant in the United States, the M91/30, was standard issue for all Soviet infantry from 1930 to 1945.  7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of s...

Mosin-Nagant M91/30 with PE Scope Image

Mosin-Nagant M91/30 with PE Scope

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action with bent bolt handle, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually due to scope placement, round receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and PE Scope based on a copied Zeiss...

Mosin-Nagant M91/30 with PEM Scope Image

Mosin-Nagant M91/30 with PEM Scope

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action with bent bolt handle, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually, round receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and side-mounted PEM-1 scope.  Hardwood or laminate sto...

Mosin-Nagant M91/30 with PU Scope Image

Mosin-Nagant M91/30 with PU Scope

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action with bent bolt handle, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually, round receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and side-mounted PU-1 scope.  Hardwood or laminate stoc...

MOSIN-NAGANT M44 Image

MOSIN-NAGANT M44

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 20.2 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, side-folding bayonet, ha...

Mosin-Nagant Dragoon Rifle Image

Mosin-Nagant Dragoon Rifle

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round or “hex” receiver with blued finish, 26.5 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or lam...

Mosin-Nagant Cossack Rifle Image

Mosin-Nagant Cossack Rifle

Introduced for Cossack horsemen, it is almost identical to the Dragoon rifle but is sighted for use without a bayonet. These rifles were also issued without a bayonet.7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or b...

Mosin-Nagant Model 1907 Carbine Image

Mosin-Nagant Model 1907 Carbine

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round or “hex” receiver with blued finish, 17.6 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight, hardwood or laminate stock.  37.1...

Mosin-Nagant Model 1938 Carbine Image

Mosin-Nagant Model 1938 Carbine

Similar to M91/30 with a shortened barrel and stock, 7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 20.2 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear s...

MOSIN-NAGANT M1891 Image

MOSIN-NAGANT M1891

The M1891 was the primary rifle of the Russian and Red Army infantry from 1891 to 1930 before its replacement by the updated M91/30.  7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips,...

MOSIN-NAGANT M1933 Image

MOSIN-NAGANT M1933

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round or “hex” receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight, hardwood or laminate stock.  48.5 i...

MOSIN-NAGANT M1938 Image

MOSIN-NAGANT M1938

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 27.4 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight, hardwood or laminate sto...

MOSIN-NAGANT M1935 Image

MOSIN-NAGANT M1935

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 23.6 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and wing-protected front sight without upper hea...

MOSIN-NAGANT M/91 Image

MOSIN-NAGANT M/91

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round or “hex” receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded or something front sight, hard...

Mosin-Nagant M/91RV Image

Mosin-Nagant M/91RV

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round or “hex” receiver with blued finish, 29 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight, hardwood or laminate stock with German-s...

Mosin-Nagant M/24 Image

Mosin-Nagant M/24

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips,“hex” receiver with blued finish, 31.5 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and unprotected front sight, hardwood or laminate...

Mosin-Nagant M/27 Image

Mosin-Nagant M/27

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 27 in. heavy-profile barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and blade-protected front sight, har...

Mosin-Nagant M/27RV Image

Mosin-Nagant M/27RV

7.62x54mmR cal., bolt-action, 5-shot fixed magazine fed individually or by the use of stripper-clips, round receiver with blued finish, 27 in. barrel topped with range-adjustable rear sight and hooded or something front sight, hardwood or l...