Mosin Nagant Rifle

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A fully illustrated study of the rugged and formidable Mosin-Nagant rifle and its 120-year-long career, ideal for all those interested in modern small arms and military sniping. The Mosin-Nagant is the world's longest-surviving and most widely distributed military rifle, having armed the forces of Russia and many other countries for more than five decades.It has seen action from World War I to the present day, but is most famous for its role during World War II when it proved to be an excellent sniping weapon in the hands of marksmen such as Vasily Zaitsev and Simo Häyhä. This study covers the rifle's entire combat history, from its early development through to its service in combat and the impact it has had on modern firearms.Dramatic battle reports and specially commissioned artwork complement Bill Harriman's meticulously researched examination, which delves into the history of one of the most iconic rifles of World War II.

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Pagina's: 80, Editie: Illustrated, Paperback, Osprey Publishing