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Romanian M44 Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Romanian M44 Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Rifle
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Romanian M44 Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Rifle, with folding bayonet, #AX237, 7.62x54R cal., 20.4'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, hooded post front sight and adjustable tangent rear sight. Marked on barrel shank with a Romanian ''RPR'' (Romanian People's Republic) crest above ''1953'' above the arrow inside triangle stamp of the Cugir Arsenal. No visible ''C in diamond'' stamp on stock. Mfg'd in Romania for just 3 years, this rare rifle is one of only 2000-3000 produced during 1953, the first year of production. Missing cleaning rod. Matching numbers on stock, magazine floorplate and buttplate. Mismatched numbers on bolt assembly that is stamped ''02'' indicating Hungarian mfg. Condition overall is very good with approx. 40% finish remaining on the metal, with some rust spots on receiver and brown patina on buttplate. Front sight hood is damaged and separated but the sight post is straight and undamaged. Wood shows considerable use with the varnish finish worn away on much of the forend, and overall impressions, scratches, and handling marks. Area immediately forward of the chamber is dark with old rust and the rest of the barrel is bright with very good rifling; action is smooth. Bayonet is very good and operates smoothly. Est.: $400-$500. (C&R)