American Mosin Nagant Rifles

Published on January 30, 2017
Duration: 18:30

This video details the production of Mosin Nagant rifles in the United States during WWI due to severe Russian shortages. It highlights contracts with Remington and Westinghouse, the impact of the Russian Revolution on these orders, and the post-war fate of these American-made rifles, including their eventual sale as surplus and potential rechambering to .30-06.

Quick Summary

American Mosin Nagant rifles were produced during WWI by Remington and Westinghouse due to severe Russian military shortages. The 1917 revolution disrupted these contracts, leading to US government intervention. These rifles often bear US property stamps and were later sold as surplus.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: American Mosin Nagants
  2. 00:42Early Russian Production & Shortages
  3. 03:44Russian Military Failures & Logistics
  4. 05:05US Production Contracts: Remington & Westinghouse
  5. 08:37Impact of the Russian Revolution
  6. 10:48Remington Rifle Details & Markings
  7. 13:13Westinghouse Rifle Details & Finnish Markings
  8. 15:06Post-War Fate & Surplus Sales

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were Mosin Nagant rifles produced in the United States during World War I?

During WWI, the Russian military faced severe shortages of small arms, needing an estimated 17 million rifles but possessing far fewer. To compensate, they placed significant production orders with American manufacturers like Remington and Westinghouse.

What impact did the Russian Revolution have on American Mosin Nagant production?

The 1917 Bolshevik Revolution caused the new Russian government to refuse payment and further shipments of Mosin Nagant rifles. This left US manufacturers like Remington and Westinghouse with large, unpaid inventories, necessitating a US government bailout.

How can one identify an American-made Mosin Nagant?

American-made Mosin Nagants will typically be marked by their US manufacturer, such as 'Remington Armory 1917' or 'New England Westinghouse Company 1915'. They may also feature US property stamps like the 'flaming bomb'.

What happened to American Mosin Nagant rifles after World War I?

Many American Mosin Nagants were eventually sold as surplus. Some found their way to Finland or Spain, while others were used by the US military for training. They were sometimes rechambered to .30-06 caliber.

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