Lot 554:
Russian Mosin-Nagant Model 91/30 Sniper Rifle with Scope, Izhevsk, Dated 1953
Sold for: $1,000
Description
A Russian Mosin-Nagant Model 91/30 bolt-action military sniper rifle, chambered in 7.62x54R. The rifle features a reddish-brown wooden stock and blued steel components. A black optical scope is mounted to the receiver, complemented by a bent bolt handle. Visible markings on the receiver include a Soviet-era Izhevsk hammer and sickle emblem with a star inside a gear, “ПОА,” “3431,” and the year “1953,” alongside a longer alphanumeric sequence “Н9136981672.” The serial number “4255” is marked on both the bolt handle and the buttplate. An import mark “C.A.I. GEORGIA VT.” is present on the barrel. The black scope itself bears a red Soviet hammer and sickle emblem and displays a German post-style reticle. The rifle is equipped with a tan canvas sling with brown leather fittings, and a matching tan canvas scope cover is included.
Condition report:
Overall used condition, exhibiting wear, scratches, and some finish loss on both the wood and metal surfaces, consistent with a service-issued firearm. The mechanical action appears to function as intended. The bore condition is not assessed.
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