This minifigure represents a Soviet Red Army scout or sniper from the World War II period. While he wears the same type of camouflage as the previously seen submachine gunners, his weapon and equipment define him as a different type of specialist. He is a generic representation of a soldier tasked with reconnaissance or precision marksmanship.
His specific role as a scout or sniper is indicated by the combination of his uniform and weapon: the “Amoeba” pattern (MKK suit) camouflage provided excellent concealment, which was essential for these roles, and his primary weapon is a bolt-action rifle, the standard for Soviet snipers.
The items in the picture consist of the detailed minifigure and his rifle:
- The toy minifigure is wearing the “Amoeba” pattern camouflage oversuit and a soft field cap with the Soviet red star insignia. His printed black webbing is different from the submachine gunner’s, featuring smaller pouches designed to hold stripper clips of rifle ammunition. He also has a printed hand grenade tucked into his belt.
- His weapon is a Mosin-Nagant rifle. This long, powerful, and accurate bolt-action rifle was the standard infantry weapon of the Red Army and, when fitted with a scope, was the primary rifle used by their famously effective snipers throughout the war.
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