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SPANISH FRANCO NATIONALIST IZHEVSK MODEL 91/30

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
SPANISH FRANCO NATIONALIST IZHEVSK MODEL 91/30

BOLT ACTION RIFLE FROM THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR. Cal. 7.62x54R. S# 12043 (1937).The rnd. receiver is marked "MADE IN / USSR" & the left side of the buttstock is marked "MP / 8" w/in a flaming bomb proof indicates this rifle was sent to Spain to help the Republicans during the Spanish Civil War, then was inventoried by the Franco Nationalists after the war ended. Bbl. 28.7" w/ tall blade front sight & 2,000m tangent rear sight. Mismatched numbers throughout. Hardwood stock set w/ green web sling &* sling swivels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 19.5" overall socket spike bayonet in good condition. Consignor states bayonet was used during the Spanish Civil War & purchased in Barcelona at Xavier Andreu's (Historian & Author) military shop. CONDITION: Very good arsenal refinished condition. w/ wear & moderate handling marks. 1 Missing sling slot escutcheon. Good bore w/ strong rifling. (22-713/MD). CURIO. $300-500.