The formidable Mosin-Nagant rifle has been used globally for 120 years and remains in use. This fully illustrated study is ideal for those interested in modern arms and military sniping.

Enthusiasts of the venerable Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle, one of the most basic of the Russian and Soviet small arms, will find a wealth of information in the latest Soviet military manual translation by Maj. James F. Gebhardt. The manual, available in English for the first time, covers disassembly and assembly, cleaning and lubricating, and firing for zero at the specified zeroing range of 100 meters. Described in detail are all the steps, procedures and criteria that will ensure proper and safe function of the rifle or carbine. Also included are several data tables describing the ballistic performance of the 148-grain type-1908 projectile and the weight and length of the basic rifle and carbines in various configurations. For those interested in the sniper version of this rifle, an appendix describes both the PE and PU scopes. This is the ultimate source for Mosin-Nagant owners.

KNOW YOUR RIFLE! This essential book is perfect for someone who has always wanted to own a Mosin-Nagan, or, for that matter, a shooter who already does. Copiously illustrated, its words and pictures tell the lineage of this great infantryman's rifle. Learn the history that brought Imperial Russian's Czar Nicholas II to understand his army needed a new infantry rifle. Learn details of its design and the designer's petty squabbles. Learn the differences between the numerous variants. Learn how to read a Soviet bloc military spam can to find out what's inside Learn how U.S. troops carried the U.S. Rifle, 7.62 mm Model of 1916 in battle against the Bolsheviks. Find out how building this rifle/carbine nearly bankrupt the Remington Arms company. If you own a Mosin-Nagant or are interested in what makes it tick, this essential guide will suit you well. Its words and pictures guide the reader through every procedure required to properly disassemble and then reassemble the weapons. Photographs and illustrations support the detailed textual information. This great book on Mosin-Nagants boasts a wealth of knowledge. Printed in large format (8.5 X 11) for better image clarity, it is a must-have for military firearms collection.

The Mosin-Nagant is a five-shot, bolt-action, internal magazine-fed, military rifle, developed by the Imperial Russian Army in 1882-91 and used by the armed forces of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and various other nations. It is one of the most mass-produced military bolt-action rifles in history with over 37 million units produced since its invention in 1891. And in spite of its age, it has pulled duty in various armed conflicts around the world even up to the modern day. This comes as no big surprise when considering how these rifles are plentiful, cheap, rugged, simple to use, and effective, much like the AK-47 and its variants. Find out about the parts played by the rifles namesakes Mosin and Nagant. Learn all about the fascinating history and evolution of this esteemed battle rifle.

This book takes the reader through 163 pages and loads of photos of accurizing the classic Mosin Nagant battle rifle from A-Z. Learn about: History of how the rifle came about! How to purchase and what to look for in a Mosin Nagant! Correct cleaning, maintenance and testing! Stocks, bedding, modifications and after market parts! Barrel, bolt and action modifications and tuning! How to perform trigger jobs and replacement performance triggers Iron sights, optics, after market items and zeroing! How to choose the right ammunition or hand load for this classic rifle! Specialised shooting techniques suited to this classic rifle! Trouble shooting for your Mosin Nagant! Special gunsmith techniques and tips to squeeze the most out of your Mosin Nagant! This book helps the reader to purchase, clean, restore, tune, modify and compete with this wonderful piece of living history - all at home. This book unlocks the gunsmithing secrets and special techniques of how to get the most out of this rifle. This book is for the average shooter who wishes to hunt with something classical or surplus, for the sportsman who wishes to compete in historical military service rifle competition, for the collector and enthusiast who simply wants to enjoy the nostalgia and wants to put the modern 'tacticool' shooters to shame! This book provides the reader with step by step instructions and detailed photographs on how to modify and tune their rifle for standard competition, as well as 'no holds barred' modifications for absolute accuracy.