The Mosin-Nagant Rifle, 4th Revised and Expanded Edition

by Terence W. Lapin

The first book in English about the Mosin-Nagant, this is a detailed (265 page) examination of this world-famous Russian military rifle which is currently enjoying unprecedented collecting popularity. And this book is sure to add to it.

Mr. Lapin is an attorney who had access to data banks in the U.S. and foreign countries to assist him in gathering the information contained in this book. As in all For Collector's Only® titles, "The Mosin-Nagant Rifles" examines each and every part and provides all dimensions, markings, codes and changes in chronological order enabling a collector to ascertain quickly where and when his Mosin-Nagant rifle or carbine was made.

A complete and detailed history of the rifle's development in Russia, Finland, the communist bloc nations and in the United States, is included as are chapters dealing with carbines, sniper rifles, accessories, bayonets, ammunition and an extensive international list of codes and markings.

*The Mosin-Nagant Rifle by Terence W. Lapin