Chinese Mosin Nagant? - The Firearms Forum

Buford Allen · 04-11-2004, 11:43 PM

I would like to know if there is such a thing as a Chinese Mosin Nagant type rifle. I have 2 Russian models a 1891/30 and a 1891/59. I know there are Polish, and Finnish models but I am uncertain on the Chinese.

wuzzagrunt · 04-12-2004, 02:49 AM

The Chinese T-53 is their version of the M44. They were used by China, North Korea, and the Viet Cong. I would assume some were in the hands of NVA regulars, as well.

Xracer · 04-12-2004, 06:54 AM

The Type 53 was a Chinese copy of the Soviet M1944 Mosin-Nagent. Production began at the Mukden Arsenal in 1953. Models up to 1959 have Chinese characters for the model designation stamped on the receiver....those after '59 don't. Production ended sometime in the early '60's.

Remington597 · 04-12-2004, 07:33 AM

Welcome Buford Allen:
We hope you enjoy it here and stick around.

Brian

1952Sniper · 04-12-2004, 01:53 PM

Looks like the others here have you covered on the T53 info. The only thing I would add is that unlike the Soviet and other Eastern Bloc models, they are not eligible for curio & relic status per the BATF.

Glad to have you here, Buford Allen.

dcon12 · 04-13-2004, 01:38 AM

I have several mosins from the Russian to the French. Yes I said the French! I do not have or ever heard of the Chinese version. Does not mean that it is not so. Just means I need to study more. Don

1952Sniper · 04-13-2004, 07:36 AM

I never heard of a French version. That seems rather unlikely.

Here's a web page about the Type 53.

04-11-2004, 11:43 PM	#1
Buford Allen V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vernon, TX Posts: 134	Chinese Mosin Nagant? I would like to know if there is such a thing as a Chinese Mosin Nagant type rifle. I have 2 Russian models a 1891/30 and a 1891/59. I know there are Polish, and Finnish models but I am uncertain on the Chinese. -->

04-12-2004, 02:49 AM	#2
wuzzagrunt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 369	The Chinese T-53 is their version of the M44. They were used by China, North Korea, and the Viet Cong. I would assume some were in the hands of NVA regulars, as well.

04-12-2004, 06:54 AM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	The Type 53 was a Chinese copy of the Soviet M1944 Mosin-Nagent. Production began at the Mukden Arsenal in 1953. Models up to 1959 have Chinese characters for the model designation stamped on the receiver....those after '59 don't. Production ended sometime in the early '60's.

04-12-2004, 07:33 AM	#4
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Welcome Buford Allen: We hope you enjoy it here and stick around. Brian

04-12-2004, 01:53 PM	#5
1952Sniper Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 5,138	Looks like the others here have you covered on the T53 info. The only thing I would add is that unlike the Soviet and other Eastern Bloc models, they are not eligible for curio & relic status per the BATF. Glad to have you here, Buford Allen.

04-13-2004, 01:38 AM	#6
dcon12 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 1,128	I have several mosins from the Russian to the French. Yes I said the French! I do not have or ever heard of the Chinese version. Does not mean that it is not so. Just means I need to study more. Don

04-13-2004, 07:36 AM	#7
1952Sniper Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 5,138	I never heard of a French version. That seems rather unlikely. Here's a web page about the Type 53.