M44 (other
countries)
Others
Countries - Mosin Nagant Model of 1944, and China Type-53
In the
years following World War II, many Soviet-influenced nations behind the
Iron Curtain adopted production of the Mosin Nagant. China also
followed suit. The most prolific manufacturing was based on the Model
of 1944 design. The Soviet Union also directly provided some Izhevsk
Arsenal carbines to Satellite Nations, and these specimens exhibit
refurbishment features or markings that are specific each country.
Thus, the
focus of this page will cover:
- New
Manufacture of the M44 Platform in Countries Other Than the Soviet Union
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1. Poland
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2. Hungary
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3. China (Type-53)
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4. Romania
- Soviet
Manufacture of the M44, and Issued to Other Countries
- Refurbishment
by Other Countries, Parts Replacement, and Proofs and Markings"
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1. Yugoslavia
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2. Romania
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3. Czechoslovakia
General
Specification
Weight -- 9 lbs. (4.1 kg)
Length (over all) -- 40 1/2"
(101.6 cm)
Barrel Length -- 20 1/4" (51.4 cm)
Stock length -- 36 1/2" (92.7 cm)
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Other Countries
- East
Germany : Description #2
- Hungary :
Substantial quantities of Mosin Nagant guns were made by FEG of
Budapest in the early 1950's. Production centered around well made
copies of the obr.1944g. carbine and the obr. 91/30 sniper rifle.
- Romania :
Romania produced a large number of M/44's possibly for home defense but
it is believed that their eye was on the third world export market.
Typical
Barrel Shank Markings Found on the M44 from Other Countries
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Romania |
Hungary |
Poland |
China |
China |
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A more
complete list of Barrel Shank Marks may be accessed on the "barrel
shank page"
Model
M44 Carbine Variants, Other Countries
1.
Polish M44: Features include: Integral folding bayonet.
Round, low wall receiver. Second pattern front barrel sleeve w/narrow
front Sight Base, and Double Ear bayonet lug. Stock and handguard are
beech wood, no additional finish.
Hungarian
M44: Features include: Integral folding bayonet. Round, low
wall receiver. Second pattern front barrel sleeve w/narrow front Sight
Base, and Double Ear bayonet lug. Stock and handguard are beech wood or
elm wood, no additional finish.
Chinese
Type-53: Features include:
Yugoslavian
Refurbished Soviet M44 : Features include:
Romanian
M44: Features include:
Romanian
Refurbished Soviet M44 : Features include:
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Romanian Refurbished Soviet M44 - Instructie |
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Romanian Stocked Soviet M44 |
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