Romanian M91/30

Romanian M91/30
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After WWII the Soviet Union shared much of its weapons technology with its satellite countries, including the Mosin rifles and carbines. The Romanian M91/30 follows the same basic pattern as the Soviet M91/30 with some unique differences. The barrel shank markings include the Romanian crest of laurels around "RPR", with the "P" elevated. PRR stands for "People's Republic of Romania". This is followed by the date (1955) and the serial number. The style of receiver is the same as Romanian M44s which follow the pattern of final Izhevsk production in 1946-1948. The Romanian M91/30 stock is made from an M44 stock as evident by the presence of a bayonet groove below the rear sight. The fore end is spliced just behind the front sling slot to give it a standard M91/30 length. The Romanian M91/30 trigger is probably the most interesting feature of these rifles. It is unlike any other Mosin Nagant trigger and is not used on the Romanian M44s. The front sight is also unique being a blade type with no globe, although it has grooves that would allow some type of hood to be attached.

Specifications For all models see the Mosin Nagant Rifle Specifications page.
Weight	Over All Length	Barrel Length	Stock Length	Groove Diameter	Sight Radius	Cleaning Rod Length (approx.)
8 3/4 lbs. 4 kg.	48 1/2" 123.2 cm.	28 3/4" 73 cm.	45" 114.3 cm.	.311"	24 1/2" 62.2 cm.	26 1/4" 66.7 cm.

Years of Production
For all models see the Mosin Nagant Rifle Years of Production page.

1955

Barrel Markings

Receiver Tang Markings

Arrowhead in Triangle and date

Features

Round Low Wall Receiver

For a detailed comparison of secondary receiver features please see the Mosin Nagant Rifle Receiver Variations page.

Sights
The Romanian M91/30 is a close copy of the Soviet model with some unique features. The rear sight base is identical to the later Soviet version and is held to the dovetail with two pins. All graduations are on top of the leaf from 1 to 20 representing hundreds of meters. The sight notch is a pattern unique to the Romanian M91/30. Another variation of leaf has been observed with finer graduations is known as a "target sight" among collectors.

The front sight base is integral with the barrel but taller than the typical M91/30 base. It has grooves on the side which appear to be designed to accept a removable sight hood. The blade itself is attached to the base with a dovetail and is curved out at the bottom and bacc on the top.

Cleaning rod nut, tapered hole in front only, hole in top threaded to receive nose cap screw to aid in removing nut

Trigger

This type of trigger and sear is only found on the Romanian M91/30. The Romanian M44 has a standard type trigger.

Sling Slots
Front	Rear

Barrel Bands

"Bayonet" Groove from M44 stock	Fore End Splice

Handguard