Original Antique Imperial Russian Mosin-Nagant M1891 Three-Line Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault in France Serial 443416 - dated 1894 Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets though they do show wear

though they do show wear

These would have increasing levels of engraving and decoration

Leather sweat band is maker QUALITATS MARKE

which could be the name of the soldier

Original Antique Imperial Russian Mosin-Nagant M1891 Three-Line Infantry Rifle by Châtellerault in France Serial 443416 - dated 1894 Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets though they do show wearOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are so very rare, and one of a very few examples that we have had in decades. A real pre 1899 Antique Russian Mosin Nagant M1891 Full Length Rifle, more officially referred to as the "Three Line Infantry Rifle, Model of 1891." This example was never converted to the 91 30 standard, and is still in the original full length. It does have the stock cross bolt for use with the heavier "Spitzer" bullets used,