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24 - Mosin-Nagant rifle (Mossin-Nagant), probably modified for pr…
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Estimate €200 - €300
Description
Mosin-Nagant rifle (Mossin-Nagant), probably modified for pressure testing of 7.62 × 54 mm R ammunition using the Crusher system, wooden stock, steel fittings, the breech marked in Cyrillic with ‘Manufacture d’armes’, the buttplate bearing a plate marked in Latin with ‘RUSSE / A CRUSHER 193” and a medallion on the fore-end inscribed “ST 193 No. 127” and “G.790”, the number “193” engraved several times, most likely originating from SFM-Gevelot and its sale in 1987 at Drouot. Signs of wear. Russia, circa 1891–1895. L. 130.5 cm. Weapon classified in category ‘C’ under Decree No. 2018-542 of 29 June 2018, and subject to registration. The purchaser MUST present their identity card and a valid hunting permit or shooting licence + SIA number + verification against the FINIADA database. Weapon registration fee: €20 (including VAT). THIS RIFLE IS UNFIT FOR FIRING DUE TO THE AFOREMENTIONED MODIFICATION; IT IS DANGEROUS TO FIRE AS THE CHAMBER HAS BEEN DRILLED TO ACCOMMODATE THE DEVICE.
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About the sale Russian Art – Mr G’s Collection, Part I
Auction location
Auction time 09/17/2026 at 11:00 AM
Ref. : 0028693 - 24
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