St Petersburg Cavalry School Mosin Carbine

Published on July 9, 2018
Duration: 9:05

This review details a rare 1907 St. Petersburg Cavalry School Mosin-Nagant carbine, likely a modified 1891 rifle. Key features include a unique Gulkevich folding bayonet system, side-mounted sling swivels, and a bent bolt. The rifle's history is obscure, with no official Russian archives mentioning it, but markings suggest production into the late 1920s and export via Frankonia in the 1990s.

Quick Summary

The 1907 St. Petersburg Cavalry School Mosin carbine is a rare variant, likely modified from 1891 rifles, featuring a unique Gulkevich folding bayonet system and obscure origins with no mention in Russian archives.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Rare Mosin Carbine
  2. 00:40Manufacturing Origins: Cut-Down Rifles
  3. 01:10Distinguishing Features: Gulkevich Bayonet
  4. 02:00Historical Mystery: No Russian Archives
  5. 02:30Markings: 1896 Izhevsk Rifle
  6. 03:43Bolt and Serial Numbers: Restamped
  7. 04:24Stock and Import History: Frankonia Export
  8. 05:23Front Band and Bayonet Fit Issues
  9. 07:11Speculation on Cavalry Training Use

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the St. Petersburg Cavalry School Mosin carbine unique?

This Mosin variant is unique due to its likely modification from standard 1891 rifles, its specific Gulkevich folding bayonet system with a side scabbard, and its obscure historical origins with no mention in official Russian archives.

What are the key distinguishing features of this Mosin carbine?

Key features include side-mounted sling swivels, a bent bolt handle, 1907 carbine pattern rear sights, and the rare Gulkevich folding bayonet setup. The barrels are also slightly longer than standard 1907 carbines.

Where did the St. Petersburg Cavalry School Mosin carbines come from?

While their exact origin is unknown, they are built on 1891 pattern rifles manufactured between 1893 and 1920. This specific example is on an 1896 Izhevsk Cossack rifle. They were later exported from the Soviet Union by Frankonia.

What is the significance of the Gulkevich bayonet on this carbine?

The Gulkevich bayonet is extremely rare and designed specifically for these carbines, featuring a folding mechanism and its own metal scabbard mounted on the rifle's side. Its presence is a primary identifier for this variant.

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