The FÉG Hungarian M44 is a Cold War-era military carbine based on the Soviet Mosin-Nagant M44 design. Manufactured in Hungary by Fegyver- és Gépgyár (FÉG), these rifles were produced for Hungarian military service during the early years of the Warsaw Pact era and are considerably less common on the U.S. collector market than their Soviet counterparts.
This example was manufactured in 1953 and is chambered in the powerful 7.62x54R cartridge. Featuring the M44’s distinctive permanently attached side-folding bayonet, full-length military wood stock, and rugged bolt-action design, it is an excellent example of a collectible Hungarian military surplus rifle.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: FÉG (Fegyver- és Gépgyár)
- Model: M44 Carbine
- Country of Origin: Hungary
- Year of Manufacture: 1953
- Caliber: 7.62x54R
- Action: Bolt-Action
- Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Magazine: Internal Fixed Magazine
- Barrel Length: Approximately 20.25″
- Stock: Military Hardwood
- Finish: Blued Steel
- Sights: Adjustable Military Rear Sight with Hooded Post Front Sight
- Bayonet: Integral Side-Folding Spike Bayonet
Condition
Used – Excellent Condition
This 1953 Hungarian M44 has been exceptionally well preserved and presents in excellent overall condition for a military surplus rifle of its age.
- Blued metal finish remains strong with minimal age-related wear.
- Military hardwood stock is in excellent overall condition with limited handling marks.
- Bore is clean with strong, visible rifling.
- Bolt cycles smoothly and locks up properly.
- Integral folding bayonet remains intact and operates as intended.
- Military markings remain clear and visible.
- Overall presents as an exceptionally attractive example of a Hungarian M44 carbine.
Features
- Authentic Hungarian military M44 carbine
- Manufactured by FÉG in 1953
- Chambered in 7.62x54R
- Classic Mosin-Nagant bolt-action system
- Five-round internal magazine
- Integral side-folding spike bayonet
- Traditional military hardwood stock
- Desirable Cold War-era military surplus rifle
- Less commonly encountered than Soviet-produced M44 carbines
- Excellent addition to a Hungarian, Warsaw Pact, Mosin-Nagant, or military surplus collection
