Possible Spanish/Unidentified Wire Hangers
The number of different wire hangers that can be found on Mosin Nagant rifles, as previously discussed, is quite extensive. While there are several types that can be clearly identified as originating from a specific country, many wire hangers have yet to be 100% linked to a certain nation or region. This of course comes from the very nature of these wire hangers. Most are simply made from a small length of wire which can have a huge number of variations to the size, shape, and general look of that hanger.
The following photos of wire hangers are from rifles which have not been 100% identified as Spanish Civil War rifles, but display a few other characteristics that might link them to the conflict. These hangers have not been definitively identified as Spanish in origin, but with further research it may be possible in the future to determine where they may have came from with certainty.
The following photos of wire hangers are from rifles which have not been 100% identified as Spanish Civil War rifles, but display a few other characteristics that might link them to the conflict. These hangers have not been definitively identified as Spanish in origin, but with further research it may be possible in the future to determine where they may have came from with certainty.
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This wire hanger is off of a 1926 dated Izhevsk Dragoon. There are no Finnish marks on this rifle, and it also has been heavily sanded. This wire sling was removed by the previous owner to disassemble the rifle. This may account for some of the bent look to the hanger. [Photo provided from the author's collection]
This is the rear hanger found on the previously mentioned 1926 Dragoon. [Photo provided from the author's collection]
This wire hanger example is off of a 1918 dated Remington M1891. The only possible Spanish mark on this rifle is the Dice Mark, which is not a 100% confirmed Spanish marking. This example is interesting because it already has a sling attached to it. These hangers are quite a bit more rounded than known Spanish examples. [Photo provided from the author's collection]
