Russian – C.A.I. Mosin-Nagant Model M44

(R) Serial # QK5611. 7.62x54Rmm caliber bolt action rifle with a 20” barrel. The bore is good, mostly clean with strong rifling with fouling/frosting in the grooves. Shortened version of the Model 91/30 with a folding bayonet. Made in Russia at the Izhevsk Arsenal in 1946. The bolt is mis-matched, all other parts appear to be matching. Import marked on the receiver. The black arsenal finish on the barrel and receiver is in good condition showing muzzle wear, edge wear and thinning with scratches. The hardwood stock is in poor condition showing numerous gouges, dings and scratches with finish wear. There are arsenal repairs at the nose and on the left side of the stock. The hand guard is in fair to good condition with dings, scratches and finish wear, no cracks. Original military sights. The cleaning rod is missing. The action works fine. C&R.