This Romanian Moisin-Nagant M-44 carbine was made by Izhevsk in 1954
Except for the permanently fixed cruciform bayonet, which folds down along the right side of the stock when not in use, and a slightly longer barrel, the M1944 is identical to the M1938
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7.62mm x 54R Carbine M1944
Weight w/bayonet and sling: 8.9lb
Length, bayonet folded: 40 in
Length, bayonet extended: 52.24in
Length, barrel: 20in
Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds, integral box
Ammo: Russian Light Ball M'08; bullet 148 gr, charge 48 gr
Muzzle Velocity: 2850 fps
Max Sighting Range: 1000 meters
Front Sight: Hooded Post
Rear Sight: Tangent
Barrel: 4 groove, right-hand twist
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Japanese weapons were some of the wide variety used by the Chinese at the start of the Korean War. After the first year, China began re-arming with weapons purchased,
or copied, from the Soviet Union. The M1944 carbine was widely used after that time, and was copied by the Chinese beginning in 1953.
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