PW Arms
PW Arms is a Redmond, Washington-based importer of surplus military firearms, bringing Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifles, SKS semi-automatic carbines, and other military surplus platforms to the US civilian market. PW Arms firearms are sourced from military arsenals and packed to original military specification, providing shooters access to historically significant and mechanically proven firearms at accessible prices.
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Military Surplus: What It Means
Military surplus firearms are genuine military-issue or military-specification firearms that have been released from service and sold to civilian importers. PW Arms sources these through legal import channels, inspects and packs them to original military specification, and sells them to licensed dealers. Surplus firearms typically show wear consistent with military storage and use—cosmetic condition varies, but mechanical function is the standard. For buyers who want a historically authentic military firearm at a price well below new production equivalents, surplus is the practical path.
Mosin Nagant: The Soviet Bolt-Action
The Mosin Nagant is a Russian-designed bolt-action rifle chambered in 7.62x54mmR, produced in enormous quantities from 1891 through the Cold War era. PW Arms imports Mosin Nagant rifles in various configurations including the standard M91/30, the compact M38 and M44 carbines, and Finnish variants. The 7.62x54mmR cartridge remains in production and is widely available. For budget-conscious long-range shooters, collectors of Cold War-era military rifles, and hunters who want a proven cartridge at low cost, the Mosin Nagant is a compelling surplus option.
SKS: The Soviet Semi-Auto Carbine
The SKS is a Soviet semi-automatic carbine chambered in 7.62x39mm, produced from the mid-1940s through the Cold War in Russia, China, Yugoslavia, and several other nations. The SKS uses a fixed 10-round magazine with stripper clip loading in its original configuration, a gas-operated tilting bolt, and a permanently attached bayonet. For shooters who want a historically significant Soviet-era semi-automatic in the same cartridge as the AK-47 without the AK’s detachable magazine format, the SKS is the natural companion piece.
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