Hungarian – CAI Model M44

(R) Serial # BG0461. 7.62x54R caliber bolt action rifle with a 20-1/2” barrel. The bore is poor, dark with heavy fouling and corrosion. This is a Hungarian made copy of the Soviet Model 1944 Mosin-Nagant carbine. Commonly called the M44, its actual designation is 48M. This rifle was made in 1953. Folding bayonet. The black arsenal finish on the barrel, receiver and magazine is in good to very good condition showing edge wear with thinning and scattered scuffs/scratches. The hardwood stock and handguard are in fair to good condition showing scattered light dings and scratches. There are significant arsenal repairs on both sides of stock. The rifle is mis-matched. The cleaning rod is missing. C&R.