April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/13/2023
M91 Mosin Nagant manufactured by Remington during World War I. The barrel shank is stamped with the Russian coat of arms (which is also present over the chamber), above "REMINGTON / ARMORY / 1917" and the serial number. Right side of buttstock bears a Remington pattern cartouche. Metal components are blued, while the stock and upper handguard are comprised of wood. Tula marked bolt, with Izhevsk marked nosecap and magazine housing. Matching numbers are present on the receiver, bolt, as well as on the buttplate. Bolt appears to have been renumbered to match at one time. Rifle is mounted with a brown canvas web sling and is complete with an Izhevsk production spike bayonet and later pebble textured ammo pouch with surplus ammunition on clips. CONDITION: Metal components retain large amounts of their arsenal blue finish, exhibiting mild edge wear overall, with some areas of wear showing through to gray and brown patina. Bolt shows some age related discoloration, but is otherwise fine. Bright bore, exhibiting well defined lands and grooves throughout. Stock shows scattered marks and impressions from storage and handling, with the left side exhibiting a small loss and a repaired crack on the left side of the forend.
Accessories
Bayonet, Ammo Pouch