Guns International #: 101155284
Seller's Inventory #: M18-1255
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Guns International #: 101155284
Category - Mosin-Nagant Rifles
- Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Member Since: 4/27/15
State:
Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
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Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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1946 Izhevsk M44 Mosin Nagant Carbine in 7.62x54R
** All-Matching Early Import! **
Description: This is a super-clean and all-original Izhevsk Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine. We acquired it from a personal collection where it had been stored for decades, still in the original cosmoline it left Russia in. We did a light cleaning to remove most of the exterior cosmoline so the finish condition and originality could be evaluated. It is an all-matching Izhevsk M44 dated 1946 and we think it was among one of the first batches imported into the United States. It has the early-style import stamps on the bayonet barrel band only and nothing on the receiver. This is particularly nice as it is barely visible unless you know where to look, and the part that is stamped is removable. The original gloss blue finish is in beautiful condition. There is no wear to speak of, only some scattered small handling/storage marks. All of the serial numbered parts are factory stamped and not force-matched with an electro-pencil like many you see. The bore is as nice and pristine as you will ever see in a M44 carbine. It is mirror bright with perfect sharp rifling. The bolt face is also pristine without a single mark or primer ring shadow on it. For all intents and purposes this M44 is new and unfired since being test fired at the factory. The stock is in excellent shape like the carbine. The factory applied preservative laquer/clear coat is still mostly intact, but there are some spots scattered all over the stock where we believe the cosmoline dissolved it over the many years it was covered in it, which left behind dull spots. The factory-applied cartouches and inspectors stamps are all intact and crisp. The stock is completely free from cracks, chips, repairs, or major damage. As you can see in the pictures there are some small storage and handling marks in the wood but nothing that detracts much from the carbine's appearance. The folding spike bayonet is in perfect condition with a very sharp chisel tip and clean edges. This bayonet has never been messed with and locks into the folded or extended position perfectly with no sloppiness. Very rarely have we had one of these M44 Carbines in such excellent condition, and none of us can remember having one with such a perfect bore and bolt. Everything on this carbine works 100% as it was designed to, and the action is smooth and tight. It goes into battery perfectly with no wiggle, and the original trigger is even quite good for Russian Mosin Nagant standards. If you have been looking for a collector grade M44 Carbine for your collection that cannot be upgraded, this is it! This surely is one of the nicest Izhevsk Mosin Nagant M44 Carbines in existence. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Izhevsk Armaments Factory Model: M44 Mosin Nagant Carbine Serial Number: 493 Caliber Info: 7.62x54R Bore: Excellent Condition: Very Good / Excellent Manufacture Date: 1946 |
Guns International #: 101155284
Seller's Inventory #: M18-1255
Guns International #: 101155284
Seller's Inventory #: M18-1255