M.1891/30 RIFLE

M.1891/30 RIFLE
Image: M.1891/30 Rifle (RIA Novosti)
YearJune 1930
Weapon TypeInfantry Rifle
Origin & DesignerRussia/Nagant
Numbers Produced17.000.000
Crew[@crew]
Calibre7.62mm (7.62x54R)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight147gr (9.5g)
Barrel Length730mm
Overall Length1.232mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight4.2 kg
OperationBolt Action
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsFront Post & Rear Ladder
Feed5 Round Clip
Practical Rate of Fire12 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity865 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range800m
Maximum Range2000m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
BayonetM.1891/30
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesIn 1939 the M.1891/30 was the standard infantry rifle in use with the Soviet army. The rifle itself was a modified version of the earlier dragoon rifle. It had a few modifications to the sights and bolt, and the barrel was shortened by three and a half inches. It was a solid and robust bolt-action rifle and was built in large numbers.