Soviet Rifles : Identification and Operation

Released in 1954 by US Army Ordnance Corps (ORDI 7-101), this book is the definitive in-depth technical manual for the family of Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifles and the then in-service Simonov / Tokarev semi-automatic rifles. (This book does not cover the SKS rifle)


Functional design/operation is covered extensively, as well as disassembly, ammunition, and accessories. Also each type has a section on common malfunctions and the recommended correction steps. With over 75 photos and diagrams this will make an excellent must-have reference for any owners or collectors of these historic rifles.


Rifles covered:

 - Mosin-Nagant rifle M1891 / Dragoon rifle

 - Carbine M1910

 - Rifle M1891/30

 - M1991/30 Sniper rifle

 - Carbine M1938

 - Carbine M1944

 - Automatic rifle M1936 (AVS)

 - Automatic rifle M1938 (SVT)

 - Automatic rifle M1940 (SVT)

 - Automatic rifle M1940 (AVT)


Keywords: service rifle,russian,mosin nagant,M1891,M1938,M1944,Tokarev,Simonov