{"product_id":"1944-izhevsk-m44-mosin-nagant-carbine-matching-soviet-wwii-rifle-7-62x54r","title":"1944 Izhevsk M44 Mosin-Nagant Carbine – Matching Soviet WWII Rifle – 7.62x54R","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Soviet WWII-era M44 Mosin-Nagant carbine manufactured at the Izhevsk Arsenal in 1944. Chambered in 7.62x54R, the M44 was designed as a compact infantry rifle and features the distinctive side-folding cruciform bayonet permanently attached to the rifle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains its wartime character with an attractive laminate stock, strong markings, and a crisp Izhevsk arsenal stamp. The rifle appears to have undergone a post-war Soviet refurbishment, as commonly seen with arsenal-maintained M44 carbines. Bluing remains strong overall, and the action cycles properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stock shows honest handling marks from military service and storage, including a crack\/split near the upper handguard toward the front barrel band that should be noted. Despite the cosmetic wear, the rifle remains a highly collectible representative of the final years of Soviet WWII production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM44 carbines continue to be popular among military surplus collectors due to their historical significance, rugged construction, and association with the closing campaigns of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIzhevsk Arsenal production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.62x54R caliber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolding cruciform bayonet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoviet laminate stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable military rear sight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArsenal refurbishment markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal military configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII Soviet service rifle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong overall metal finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43119105146957,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/E85904D5-C595-40C6-BFE2-FE557844D8E7.jpg?v=1781274280","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/1944-izhevsk-m44-mosin-nagant-carbine-matching-soviet-wwii-rifle-7-62x54r","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}