Russians moving to the front in 1914

Early WW1 photo of some Russians resting while moving to
the front lines in 1914. Note the early sling attachment on
the Mosin Nagant 1891 rifle

Field expedient? Sincerely. bruce.

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Originally Posted by bruce

Field expedient? Sincerely. bruce.

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no, that is the very early style of 91, with the swivel at the magazine,

carry over from days before,

Early Enfields also had an attachment point there

That fellow doesn't look very happy. And with good reason--can anyone say Tannenberg?

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Originally Posted by RCS

Early WW1 photo of some Russians resting while moving to
the front lines in 1914. Note the early sling attachment on
the Mosin Nagant 1891 rifle

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and also the fixed bayonet.

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Originally Posted by togor

That fellow doesn't look very happy. And with good reason--can anyone say Tannenberg?

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You'd be unhappy too if you had to eat Borscht