Videos tagged with Mosinka

This video focuses on the Mosin-Nagant Model 1891/30, a significant military rifle known for its five-shot bolt-action design and internal magazine. Primarily chambered in the 7.62×54mmR cartridge, the 1891/30 is highlighted as the most produced variant, issued to Soviet infantry from 1930 to 1945. The description details key modifications from earlier Dragoon rifles, including flat rear sights marked in meters and a cylindrical receiver (often replacing the octagonal 'hex' receiver), and its common use as a sniper rifle in World War II. Collectors often favor earlier models with octagonal receivers.

This video focuses on the iconic 1891 Mosin-Nagant rifle, a historical and widely produced military bolt-action firearm. The description highlights its official designation as the 3-line rifle M1891, its Russian nicknames 'Mosin's rifle' and 'mosinka', and its primary chambering in the 7.62×54mmR cartridge. The rifle's development timeline from 1882-1891 is mentioned, along with its extensive service in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union, and its continued use in various global conflicts. With over 37 million units produced, it stands as one of history's most mass-produced military bolt-action rifles.