Design adopted by the Russian army based on features created by the Belgian Nagant Brothers, and Russian Sergey Mosin. Design formed the basis for all subsequent Russian B/A weapons This is an Imperial issue rifle with octagonal receiver and sling swivels. A rugged and reliable weapon.
Marks and Stamps: (Top of receiver) Cyrillic text 1901 Serial no (Bolt) 114995 (Struck through) Serial no| Accession Number: 136 | Period of Use: 1891 - 1930s |
| Type: Single shot rifle | War Zones: First World War; Russian Revolution |
| Country of Origin: Russia | Type Date: 1891 |
| Manufacturer: Tula arsenals | Serial Number: 36975 |
| Manufacture Date: 1901 | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.62mm |
| Weight: 4430g | Length Overall: 1304mm |
| Cyclic Rate: single shot | Length Barrel: 802mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: Cg 17847 |