1937 Tula M1891/30
[Serial number 10780]
This excellent example of a typical mis-matched Spanish Civil War Mosin Nagant, provided by 'martin08' of the Gunboards.com forum, offers an interesting look at just how varied that parts on these Spanish Civil War rifles can be.
One of the most interesting features is that this rifle has a replacement front sight in the form of a blade sight, which would have been found only on very early M1891/30's. Also of interest are the rifle's two barrel bands. The front barrel band is a "button" type band which, like the front sight, would have been found only on early M1891/30's. The rear band is a "Dragoon" style solid band. Both of these bands are fairly uncommon, and demonstrate just how varied the rifles and parts the Spanish received from the Soviet Union were.
In terms of Spanish only markings, this rifle has the signature "Made in USSR" marking on the right hand side of the receiver, proving it's link to the Spanish Civil War. It is also interesting to note that this rifle's serial number is only a few hundred away from another 1937 dated Tula M1891/30 with Spanish Civil War history [10807].
One final interesting feature of this rifle is the stock repair on the butt stock. It appears to be fairly well done, and possibly dates back to when this rifle was rearsenaled by the Spanish after the conflict had ended. In any case it adds one more bit of uniqueness to a rifle already rich in history.
Special thanks to 'martin08' of the Gunboards.com forum for allowing me to add this rifle to the site!
One of the most interesting features is that this rifle has a replacement front sight in the form of a blade sight, which would have been found only on very early M1891/30's. Also of interest are the rifle's two barrel bands. The front barrel band is a "button" type band which, like the front sight, would have been found only on early M1891/30's. The rear band is a "Dragoon" style solid band. Both of these bands are fairly uncommon, and demonstrate just how varied the rifles and parts the Spanish received from the Soviet Union were.
In terms of Spanish only markings, this rifle has the signature "Made in USSR" marking on the right hand side of the receiver, proving it's link to the Spanish Civil War. It is also interesting to note that this rifle's serial number is only a few hundred away from another 1937 dated Tula M1891/30 with Spanish Civil War history [10807].
One final interesting feature of this rifle is the stock repair on the butt stock. It appears to be fairly well done, and possibly dates back to when this rifle was rearsenaled by the Spanish after the conflict had ended. In any case it adds one more bit of uniqueness to a rifle already rich in history.
Special thanks to 'martin08' of the Gunboards.com forum for allowing me to add this rifle to the site!