One of the keys to enjoying a historical firearm collection is having easy access to the data on each rifle for comparison to other rifles in your collection or to those that belong to other collectors. While handling the rifle itself is enjoyable it is not always practical and collectors don't typically carry their collection with them to gun shows or send them to researchers to gather data. To simplify and standardize the process data sheets are used by many collectors to record information. Data sheets can also be useful for those with a large collection that want to find information quickly without looking for the rifle itself. Because of the different nuances of various designs it is important that a data sheet be tailored to a specific type of rifle or design. Hopefully the format below fills the need for Mosin Nagants.

Click on the image below for a PDF version of the data sheet (one page total). Click here for a version with directions and notes (two pages total) on use of the data sheet which are also at the bottom of this page. Click here for a two page large format version (two pages total) with more room in the data fields and larger areas to sketch marks. Click here for the two page version with directions and notes (three pages total). Acrobat Reader is required for all versions and the files may be printed directly from your browser or saved to your hard drive for future use. When using the two page version print only the first page and then reload the sheets in your printer to print the second page on the back.

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Directions for completing and using the data sheet

Owner Your name
Date When this sheet was started
Rifle/Sheet # Optional assigned number to keep track of records
Model M91, Dragoon, M91/30, M38, M44, M91/59, M24, M27, M28, M39, M28/30, etc.
Country Origin of rifle, i.e. Russia, Soviet Union, Finland, Hungary, Poland, etc.
Barrel Arsenal Name of maker, i.e. Chatellerault, Sestroryetsk, Tula, Izhevsk, VKT, Tikka, SIG, "B", etc.
Barrel Date Year barrel was made as stamped on chamber
Distinguishing Features Notes on marks or characteristics that make this rifle unique; reason for acquisition
Receiver Arsenal Name of maker, i.e. Chatellerault, Remington, Tula, Izhevsk, Unknown, etc.
Receiver Date Year on bottom of tang or unknown
Receiver Type Hex, round, low wall, high wall, etc.
Receiver Variation # See Mosin Nagant Rifle Receiver Variations
Barrel/Bolt/Buttplate/Floorplate Serial # Number from each part and whether stamped or electropenciled including any information on lined out or scrubbed earlier numbers
Exterior Metal Finish Condition and Notes Percentage of remaining blue, refurbished, or refinished, etc.
Importer/Serial # Name and location of importer stamped on rifle and "legal" serial number found on receiver
Rear Sight Type Konovalov, M91/30, etc.
Front Sight Type Blade, globe, early, late, wide, narrow, etc.
Bolt Body Type/Arsenal Early or late and maker
Cocking Knob Type/Arsenal/# Early or late, maker, and number if present
Trigger Type/Arsenal Early or late, M27, M28, etc. and maker
Ejector/Interrupter Type One or two piece and maker
Magazine Type/Arsenal Early or late and maker
Headspace, Go/No-Go/Field Pass or fail for each type of gauge
Bore Condition New, frosted, worn, pitted, etc.
Groove/Land Diameter See Mosin Nagant Rifle Bore Slugging Tutorial
Counterbore Yes or no and depth if yes
Ammunition and Accuracy Notes Information on preferred ammunition, group size, sight settings, etc.
Stock Type Russian, Finnish, pre-war, wartime, post-war, two-piece, three-piece, hardwood, laminated, M38, M44, etc.
Sling Slot Type (front/rear) screwed, pressed, none, liner, wire hanger, bolted hanger, etc.
Splice Finnish pre-war, transitional, post-war, Soviet, Romanian, none, etc.
Toe splice Yes or no, hardwood/laminated, Finn reinforced, etc.
Front/Rear Barrel Band Type/Arsenal Early or late, solid, button or split and maker
Barrel Band Spring Type (front/rear) Milled or stamped and maker
Nose Cap Type/Arsenal Early or late, one piece or two piece, reinforced, etc. and maker
Stock Condition and Notes Species of wood, type of finish, cracks, splits, gouges, handguard type, etc.
Cleaning Rod Type None, Russian, Finnish, etc.
Sling Type None, country, type, length (carbine, M91/30), color, etc.
<>Bayonet None, N/A, serial number, type, early or late M44, etc.
Other Accessories Oiler, pouch, cleaning kit, etc.
Purchase Date When rifle was acquired
Purchase Price Amount paid or equivalent value of trade
Purchased From Name of individual or shop
Value/Date Updated periodically based on current market
Marks Sketch marks found on the rifle in the appropriate locations

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