Winter War Fighter: The Mosin-Nagant M/28-30
<div data-cycle-hash="ms16-m2830-lead" data-cycle-desc="The Finnish M/28-30 in 7.62x53R was a highly durable bolt-action sniper rifle made with a high-quality barrel and a stock made of Arctic birch, which was not susceptible to warping in the extreme cold." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>
<div data-cycle-hash="ms16-m2830-safety" data-cycle-desc="The M/28-30 rifle's safety was at the rear of the bolt. To activate it, shooters had to rotate it once the bolt was closed." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>
<div data-cycle-hash="ms16-m2830-stamp" data-cycle-desc="The rifles were stamped
on top, between the action and rear sight. This model was made in 1936." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>
<div data-cycle-hash="ms16-m2830-ears" data-cycle-desc="The front sights were nicknamed “Spitz dog ears” because of their protective wings. Also note the cleaning rod under the barrel." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>
<div data-cycle-hash="ms16-m2830-field" data-cycle-desc="With their white winter camouflage and accurate Mosin-Nagant rifles, this photo illustrates why the Russians considered the Finns “white death.”" data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>
<div data-cycle-hash="ms16-m2830-sight" data-cycle-desc="Flipped up and ready to use, the ladder-style rear sight of the M/28-30 was known to be accurate throughout its range of adjustments." data-cycle-overlay-template="{{desc}}“>
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