This is a very desirable example of an assembled pre-war Russian Mosin Nagant 1891/30 sniper rifle fitted with a early top mounted 4X PE sniper scope. These are fairly rare as most were decommissioned and converted into standard service rifles at the end of WWII. During WWII, the Red Army fielded more active snipers than any other country in the war and probably most countries combined. During the battle for Stalingrad, they proved to be devastating to the German Army, raking up hundred of confirmed kills during a 6 month period. This rifle is marked on the rear barrel shank with the "Tula Star/1936/L32460" with the top base secured with only three screws on the right side. The scope is the early PE sniper scope with the adjustable rear objective, which is marked with the small oblong identification block with"NB2595/Russian Hammer and Sickle/1936". The scope has the correct windage and elevation dials, with the elevation dial graduated 1-14 (100-1400). The scope is fitted in an original PE top mount that has a small Tula Star proof on the front right side and serial number "A294" stamped on the right rear side. The base appears to be an original designed for the octagon receiver; however, the left side of the base (that sits on top of the receiver) has been completely machined off, so that only the right side is secured to the receiver via the three screws. The rifle has the standard front and tangent rear sights which are graduated 1-2 (100-2000 meters). It is fitted with a sniper bolt that has the bent down bolt handle and is numbered "AC383" on the side. It is fitted with a Russian hardwood stock with the short finger grooves on the sides that has a smooth stamped steel buttplate. The right side of the buttstock has a faint Soviet cartouche. It is complete with an original bayonet and leather lens caps.

Fine with 60% of the faded blue finish overall with wear and blue loss on the edges and high spots overall as well as on top of the PE base and the sniper bolt still in the white. The original stock and handguard are both in fine condition with their original stock finish showing minor handling marks and light pressure dents on the sides overall. The PE scope and mount retain 80% of their original blue finish with general light wear overall. The optics are clear with just a hint of haziness, and the windage and elevation knobs work correctly.