Released in 1954 by US Army Ordnance Corps (ORDI 7-101), this book is the definitive in-depth technical manual for the family of Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifles and the then in-service Simonov / Tokarev semi-automatic rifles. (This book does not cover the SKS rifle)

Functional design/operation is covered extensively, as well as disassembly, ammunition, and accessories. Also each type has a section on common malfunctions and the recommended correction steps. With over 75 photos and diagrams this will make an excellent must-have reference for any owners or collectors of these historic rifles.

Rifles covered:

• Mosin-Nagant rifle M1891 / Dragoon rifle


• Carbine M1910


• Rifle M1891/30


• M1991/30 Sniper rifle


• Carbine M1938


• Carbine M1944


• Automatic rifle M1936 (AVS)


• Automatic rifle M1938 (SVT)


• Automatic rifle M1940 (SVT)


• Automatic rifle M1940 (AVT)