Soviet Mosin-Nagant Cleaning & Maintenance Kit
Leather pouch, canvas tool wrap, steel tool set, and dual-chamber oilerImages
Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Item Type | Rifle cleaning and maintenance kit |
| Weapon System | Mosin-Nagant rifle family (M1891, 91/30, M38, M44) |
| Country of Origin | Soviet Union |
| Production Period | Cold War era (post-WWII) |
| Materials | Leather, canvas, steel |
Description
This set represents a complete Soviet Mosin-Nagant cleaning and maintenance kit as issued during the Cold War period. The configuration follows long-established Mosin service practice, derived directly from wartime patterns and retained with minimal change.
The kit consists of a dual-cell leather belt pouch, a canvas tool wrap secured by a cotton tie tape, a steel multi-function combination tool, cleaning jag and accessories, and a dual-chamber steel oiler.
Kit Components
- Dual-cell leather cleaning kit pouch
- Canvas tool wrap with cotton tie tape
- Steel combination tool
- Cleaning jag and accessory pieces
- Dual-chamber steel oiler
Oiler Markings
- Щ - щелочной состав (alkaline solvent)
- Н - нейтральное масло (neutral oil)
The two-compartment oiler allowed soldiers to carry both bore solvent and lubricating oil in a single container, a standard Soviet field practice.
Interpretation of the letters Щ and Н follows the Mosin cleaning kit reference guidance published by m1-garand-rifle.com (listed as the reference source for this profile).
Pouch Markings and Dating
Interior ink stamp reads: 03 / ОТК / 1972.
“OTK” denotes the Soviet Department of Technical Control, indicating factory acceptance. The 1972 date places this pouch within Cold War production.
Historical Context
Although the Mosin-Nagant rifle originated in the late 19th century, it remained in frontline and reserve service throughout the Cold War. Cleaning kits such as this were continuously produced to support rifles held in active units, training establishments, and long-term storage.
Collector Notes
Complete set with period-correct components. Cold War dated example following a wartime-derived pattern. Suitable for reference, display, or pairing with post-war Mosin-Nagant rifles.