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|type = {{wp|Bolt action|Bolt-action rifle}}<br/>{{wp|Sniper rifle}} (scoped rifles only)
|type = {{wp|Bolt action|Bolt-action rifle}}<br/>{{wp|Sniper rifle}} (scoped rifles only)
|service = 1891–present
|service = 1891–present
|wars = [[First Europan War]]<br/> [[Estharian Civil War]]<br/> [[Second Europan War]]<br/> [[War of Lorican Aggression]]<br/> [[Post-War of Lorican Aggression]]<br/> [[Imperial Crisis]]
|wars = [[First Europan War]]<br/> [[Estharian Civil War]]<br/> [[Second Europan War]]<br/> [[War of Lorican Aggression]]<br/> [[Post War of Lorican Aggression]]<br/> [[Imperial Crisis]]
|designer= [[Louis Nagant]]
|designer= [[Louis Nagant]]
|number = ~15,000,000+  
|number = ~15,000,000+  

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M1891 Nagant
Mosin-Nagant M1891 - Ryssland - AM.032971.jpg
TypeBolt-action rifle
Sniper rifle (scoped rifles only)
Place of originAutocratic East Europan Imperial Alliance
Service history
In service1891–present
Used bySee Users
WarsFirst Europan War
Estharian Civil War
Second Europan War
War of Lorican Aggression
Post War of Lorican Aggression
Imperial Crisis
Production history
DesignerLouis Nagant
Designed1891
ManufacturerTulo, Mineyevka, Manufacture Nationale d'Armes de Vitrolême, Rummington, Harvoren,
Produced1891–1965
No. built~15,000,000+
Variantssee Variants
Specifications
Weight4 kg (8.8 lb)
Length1,232 mm (48.5 in) (M91/30)
1,013 mm (39.9 in) (carbines)
Barrel length730 mm (29 in)

Cartridge7.62×54mmR (aka 7.62 Imperial)
7.62×53mmR (Balambian variants only)
7.92×57mm Mauser (later variants)
ActionBolt action
Rate of fireVariable
Muzzle velocityLight ball, ~ 865 m/s (2,838 ft/s) rifle
Effective firing range500 m (550 yards), 800+ m (875+ yards with optics)
Feed system5-round non-detachable magazine, loaded individually or with 5-round stripper clips.
SightsRear: ladder, graduated from 100 m to 2,000 m (M91/30) and from 100 m to 1,000 m (M38); Front: hooded fixed post (drift adjustable) PU 3.5 and PEM scope also mounted