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bugdrvr
07-02-2002, 16:56
My Mosin carbine has the numbers 1891/59 on it. Does that mean, designed in 1891 and produced in '59? How can I tell where it was made?
It is a great little rifle, very hard hitting. Floorplate number matches too which I guess is kind of rare. Not bad for $120!
I can't wait to take it hunting this fall. It should be a fun challenge, old carbine, iron sights.
mlfox
07-02-2002, 20:34
Originally posted by bugdrvr
My Mosin carbine has the numbers 1891/59 on it. Does that mean, designed in 1891 and produced in '59? How can I tell where it was made?
It is a great little rifle, very hard hitting. Floorplate number matches too which I guess is kind of rare. Not bad for $120!
I can't wait to take it hunting this fall. It should be a fun challenge, old carbine, iron sights.

Check this site for some info on your rifle:

http://www.mosin-nagant.net/m9159-carbine.html
bugdrvr
07-02-2002, 20:53
That is a really neat site. But seems like I'm not the only one who's not sure about this one.
Thanks alot for the link!