M-91/30 Sniper Rifle Technical Data

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Designation:

Unknown at this time

Manufacturer:

Tula Arsenal and Izhevsk Arsenal

Year Adopted:

1932

Operational Status:

Russia - No longer in service. Was in use from 1932 until it was replaced by the SVD rifle.

Other Users: Czechoslovakia, Finland, Hungary, North Korea, and Vietnam

Ammunition

7.62x54R M1908 Cartridge

Method of Operation

Manually cycled, bolt action rifle.

Selector

Fire and Safe

Weight (with PU scope):

4.22 kg (empty)
9.32 pounds (empty)

Maximum Range:

Uncertain at this time

Overall Length:
Barrel Length:

48.5 inches
28.7 inches

Sights:
Maximum Sight Range:

Hooded post front sight, tangent rear sight
2,000 meters (2,200 yards)

Rate of Fire:

8 - 10 rounds per minute

Rifling Grooves:

4, right hand twist

Muzzle velocity:

865 meters/second (2838 ft / second)