Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

World at War Mosin-Nagant

Bolt-Action RiflesUnlocked at Level 21No weapon camos
Bolt-Action RiflesMosin-Nagant — Call of Duty: World at War (2008) weapon render

How do you unlock the Mosin-Nagant?

The Mosin-Nagant unlocks at Level 21 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). It is a five-round precision rifle with a slower bolt rhythm than the Springfield and Kar98k. It rewards patient lane control and offers the standard Scope, Bayonet and Rifle Grenade progression once the Level 21 rank unlock is reached. World at War multiplayer has no selectable weapon camos; Expert headshot challenges award XP only.

UnlockLevel 21
Weapon camosNot in this game
The game calls it Mosin-Nagant, while the model is closer to an M38 carbine than the more familiar M91/30 sniper rifle.

Reviewed July 26, 2026. Weapon ranks and Marksman requirements were checked against original World at War multiplayer rank and challenge tables plus contemporaneous platform guides; historical models were cross-checked against museum and firearm-reference records. Loadout advice is editorial. Multiplayer only — not Campaign, Zombies, Call of Duty: WWII (2017), or later games.

Sources: Official World at War manual · Prima official game guide sample · Contemporaneous multiplayer guide · World at War challenge reference · Weapon camouflage reference

How does the Mosin-Nagant play in World at War?

RoleDeliberate mid-progression bolt action
Real-world basisSoviet Mosin-Nagant family; the game model resembles an M38 carbine
StrengthsReliable precision role with three attachment paths; Clear progression from iron sights to scope or utility
TradeoffsSlow bolt cycle is unforgiving after a miss; Unlocks later without a larger magazine or unique attachment
AttachmentsSniper Scope — 25 kills; Bayonet — 75 kills; Rifle Grenade — 150 kills; Use the scope on long lanes; keep iron sights if faster target acquisition matters more than magnification
Challenge noteExpert I-III use 25, 75 and 150 headshots for 100, 500 and 1,000 XP. They unlock no weapon camo.
Use tipLeave cover only for the shot, then use the slower bolt cycle to reset position before re-peeking.
Compared withIt cycles more slowly than the Springfield and Kar98k and is mainly a preference in sight picture and feel.

No multiplayer weapon camos — Expert headshot challenges award XP, not skins. See the camo, perk and Pack-a-Punch distinctions.

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Mosin-Nagant — common questions

What level does the Mosin-Nagant unlock at in World at War?

The Mosin-Nagant unlocks at Level 21 in Call of Duty: World at War (2008) multiplayer. The level cap is 65, and prestige is up to 10 on all main multiplayer platforms.

Does the Mosin-Nagant take camos?

No — the Mosin-Nagant cannot equip weapon camouflage in Call of Duty: World at War (2008). Its Marksman kill challenges unlock attachments, while Expert headshot challenges award XP only.

Can you unlock the Mosin-Nagant for me?

Yes — our World at War Unlock All service covers prestige 1-10, max level 65, every weapon, attachment, perk and challenge unlocked, plus colored classes (Xbox 360), from $9.99. See the service.

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