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Lot #439

Lot 438: Tula Arsenal Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope

World War II Soviet Tula Arsenal Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Very Scarce PE Top Mount Scope and Base

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2020

Lot 438: Tula Arsenal Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope

World War II Soviet Tula Arsenal Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Very Scarce PE Top Mount Scope and Base

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2020

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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World War II Soviet Tula Arsenal Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Very Scarce PE Top Mount Scope and Base

Manufacturer: Tula Arsenal
Model: 1891/30
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 5422
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 337
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is a very desirable example of a pre-war Soviet 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, racking up hundreds of confirmed kills during a 6 month period. This rifle is marked on the rear barrel shank with the "Tula Star/1935/127799" with the scope base secured with three screws on both the right and left sides. The scope is the early PE sniper scope with the adjustable rear objective, which is marked with the small oblong identification block with"NA325/Russian Hammer and Sickle/1934". 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 "T191" stamped on the right rear side. The rifle has the standard front and tangent rear sights which are graduated 1-20 (100-2000 meters). It is fitted with a sniper bolt that has the bent down bolt handle and is numbered to match on the side. It is fitted with a Russian hardwood stock with the short finger grooves on the sides that has a smooth matching numbered stamped steel buttplate. The right side of the buttstock has a faint Soviet cartouche. Includes a canvas web sling and leather lens caps.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 80% original blue finish remaining, areas of thinning and edge wear, and mixed brown/blue patina on the magazine and trigger guard assembly. The markings and clear and legible. The re-oiled stock is also fine with small scattered dings throughout, light markings, and some deeper dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Scope is very fine with visible wear on the exterior, and mostly clear optics.



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