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Remington Nagant
jcbrown23602
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Hey there folks. Just looking for confirmation....this is a "U.S. Magazine Rifle calibre 7.62mm Model of 1916" correct? I realize the rod and upper forend wood is missing....but just from looking does it look like the rest is there? Thanks so much and have a happy new year!
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I see nothing missing other than the cleaning rod & sling swivels; it was not made with a fore end. The wood & metal have been heavily refinished. The caliber could be ?
Neal
Should be a 7.62X54R, the standard Russian service cartridge. Russia contracted with Remington and, IIRC, Westinghouse to build these rifles for them during the WW I period.
You remember correctly[8D].. Remington was also contracted to build the french Mle 1907/15.. The un-delivered/un-paid for Russian and French rifles were purchased by the U.S. Government, and were subsequently sold, most through the DCM.. My Russian was Westinghouse, and the French 1907/15 was Remington.. Both un-issued, like new.. Here's some info..
http://mosinnagant.net/ussr/us-mosin-nagants.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berthier_rifle
Forgot this.. Maybe they'll re-list..
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=264999883
and/or..
https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.php/cPath/39/products_id/1590
https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.php/cPath/39/products_id/1587
Also.. The original Remingtons had American Black Walnut wood.. Yours appears to have been replaced with a Russian stock, at least it doesn't appear to be walnut.. I believe the originals had a Remington cartouche, of some sort..