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Old March 21, 2011, 05:40 PM   #1
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Mosin Nagants Carbines

CUBAN REDNECK stated about Mosin Nagant carbines on another thread, and I didn't wish to interrupt it.
http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...=445229&page=2

My question is, were there Mosin Nagant carbines (I think they are M/44's) made for Cavalry troopers, and are they readily identifiable' ie: markings or stampings, if they even exist.

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Old March 21, 2011, 06:06 PM   #2
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sounds strange to me but ya never know
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Old March 21, 2011, 06:15 PM   #3
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Thanks seansean 1444

I have to quote you....
"but ya never know"

I've never heard of a Cavalry version, but I had to ask.

I Ride with an old Tula SKS, but if they issued a Cavalry M/44 one I'd love to own one.
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Old March 21, 2011, 06:33 PM   #4
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The Mosin Nagant in different configurations was used by many Cavalry units but those that are identifiable as such usually cost a premium. The m38 would have been issued to cav so it does count.

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Old March 21, 2011, 08:43 PM   #5
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I had an M38, for what it's worth. Basically just a cut down 91/30 without a bayonet.
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Old March 21, 2011, 10:20 PM   #6
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Thank you very much telling me about the the M/38, I will look into them.

And thank you, chris in va

Thank's for your knowledge, I always know if I ask on this forum, someone knows
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Old March 21, 2011, 10:46 PM   #7
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Not sure about the cavalry designation but I have a Hungarian M-44 thats easily recognizable becouse of the permanently attached folding bayonet. I also have a 91/59 carbine that is almost identical to the M-38 except for the scrubbed rifle sights instead of carbine sights.
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seansean1444, Jimro, chris in va.
Thank you very much all of of you for. telling me about them.
thanks for the information.

It's not a big thing?I was just curious.
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Old March 21, 2011, 10:58 PM   #9
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Not sure about the cavalry designation but I have a Hungarian M-44 thats easily recognizable becouse of the permanently attached folding bayonet. I also have a 91/59 carbine that is almost identical to the M-38 except for the scrubbed rifle sights instead of carbine sights.

The Reason I asked, is....A carbine Cavalry wouldn't have a bayonet. Thank for letting me know about the M/44
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Old March 21, 2011, 11:20 PM   #10
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Thank you very much everyone.

I think I will be looking for a the Mosin Nagant M91/38 Carbine, not sure I like the bolt.

But I think I'll keep my Tula SKS as a saddle gun.

Thank you all for the information you gave given me about other Mosin's.
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I think I will be looking for a the Mosin Nagant M91/38 Carbine, not sure I like the bolt.
No. No. No.
The 91/38 is a cut-down rifle.

Look for an actual M38 Carbine. ...which was designed to be a carbine.
The better M38s are pre-war (1939/1940), or post-war (1946 - fairly rare). Oddly, there are more M38s available without import marks, than the more common M44. If you would prefer a rifle without import marks, take your time looking around. Through a ridiculous stroke of luck, I stumbled upon a post-war (1946) M38 with no import marks, priced as if it was a beat up M44. ...A golden egg fell into my lap.


If you want a little better quality and accuracy (at a slightly higher price), look for a Finnish M39.
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Old March 22, 2011, 12:24 AM   #12
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I have an M38 that is just great. Built in 1943. I bastardized it by putting a monte carlo stock on it. I'm now looking for another one.
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http://7.62x54r.net/

Anything you ever wanted to know about the Mosin Nagant. There are also photos of EVERY model produced.
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Old March 22, 2011, 06:14 PM   #14
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Thank you FrankenMauser for instructing me on the difference, you can tell I'm new to Russian Bolt action guns

And also thank you tater134 for a most informative link, it helped with a lot of my questions.

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