An intermediate carbine variant of the Mosin-Nagant produced before the M44, without a bayonet. Issued to cavalry, artillery, and vehicle crews who needed a shorter weapon than the full M91/30. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7.62x54R Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1938, Soviet Union Weight: 192 oz Overall length: 40" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Service, Cavalry, Military