397 - Mosin-Nagant infantry rifle, 1891 model, with walnut stock, steel fittings, bearing the manufacturer's mark "New England / Westinghouse Company" and the date "1915," with an inspection mark from the Tula Arms Plant. Includes its leather sling.

Mosin-Nagant infantry rifle, 1891 model, with walnut stock, steel fittings, bearing the manufacturer's mark "New England / Westinghouse Company" and the date "1915," with an inspection mark from the Tula Arms Plant. Includes its leather sling. Stamped "SA" (Finnish Army surplus), muzzle plugged, with old German deactivation mark. Signs of wear. United States, New England Westinghouse Company for Russia, 1915. Serial No.: 124651 L. 130 cm. RGA: AK945 History Faced with the enormous demand generated by World War I, the Russian arsenals in Tula, Izhevsk, and Sestroretsk were no longer sufficient to meet the demand, so the imperial government ordered more than 1.8 million Mosin-Nagant rifles from the American companies Remington and New England Westinghouse between 1915 and 1917. The firearms produced by Westinghouse, such as this example, were inspected by Russian officials and marked with imperial hallmarks, notably the famous Tula hammer. Category C1 B Firearm classified as Category “C” under Decree No. 2018-542 of June 29, 2018, and subject to registration. The purchaser MUST present a valid ID card and a valid hunting permit or shooting license + SIA number + verification of the FINIADA database. Firearm registration fee: €20 (including tax). Collection of Mr. G., sold in collaboration with the MILLON Firm.