Black painted buttstock on Ex marked rifles.

Ex marking on reciever of Model 91

Photo One: Stamped INSTRUCTIE marking on the reciever of an 1897Tula 91. These are uncommon usually the buttstock stamping is the norm. Photo Two: Buttstock stamping on 1897 Tula note that this examplehas both reciever and buttsock stamping.

One:  Opposite side of 1897 Tula notice how all red stripes were and painted. These will vary in thickness and colour. Two: Variation of the INSTRUCTIE word filled with red paint,these vary widely.

One: Long view of INSTRUCTIE marked Mosin 91 Two: Variation of INSTRUCTIE marking on opposite side of butt on Model 91/30. The painted abbreviation is uncommon.

One: 91/30 INSTRUCTIE buttstocking stamping with odd rack number
painted on.

Two:  Long veiw of 91/30 INSTRUCTIE marked rifle.

Three:  Odd Model 91/30 with blade sight and modified 91 stock.Note
modification to front stock and crude band retainter. Rear band is straight
91 band.

Four:  Long veiw of Modified 91/30 INSTUCTIE rifle.

One:  INSTRUCTIE marking on modified 91/30 Mosin.

Two:  F marking on Sestroyesk INSTRUCTIE marked 91.

Three: Another EX marked M91