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7.62x54mmR. 28.7" barrel length. SN: BC5502. Blued metal finish with polished bolt, full length birch furniture, and mounting a fixed magnification PU pattern telescopic sight and turned down bolt handle. Bolt action repeating rifle fed by an internal magazine and mounting adjustable rear leaf and fully hooded front post sights. The barrel shank shows the 02 factory marking above a date marking of 1953. Further 02 markings appear on the scope mount, scope base, right stock, buttplate, barrel bands, forend cap, extractor, bolt, and cocking piece. The right stock shows an additional circle B marking and circled 10 mark. The scope mount is struck 65 within a circle on its left side, and the scope itself shows the markings 41/1954/527341 followed by the number 5502, matching the scope to this rifle. The bolt serial matches the barrel shank, but the magazine floorplate is numbered BE3334. The rifle comes with stitched leather lens caps, a canvas scope cover, and a canvas and leather sling with weak manufacturer marks applied in black ink. The rifle has no importer marks. This rare variant of the famed sniper Mosin pattern rifle is seldom encountered in the United States, particularly without import markings. Though produced after the end of World War II, rifles of this pattern did see combat in the hands of North Vietnamese aligned forces during the Vietnam War.
Very Good. Bore is Frosty with light pitting throughout. The metal finish shows some muzzle wear and light edgewear. Bluing has worn down on the triggerguard and magazine floorplate. The stock retains crisp edges and shows few light handling mars. The scope is functional and clear. The leather lens covers are dark and discolored, and the sling bands show some old mold cultures.