7.62x25. 16" barrel. SN: 593. Blued metal finish with matte bolt in birchwood semi-pistol grip stock with head shield forend, two-position rear notch, and adjustable front post sights. Simple blowback operated semi-automatic rifle built on a Soviet PPSh-41 parts kit. Rebuilder mark on left receiver reads A.A. Arms Monroe NC. Item shows typical A.A. Arms cutouts on left receiver with fire selector functioning as the safety. Original Soviet serial number markings on left butt and triggerguard translate to VA593. Left wrist has been struck S and F for Safe and Fire, with the F overstamped by an S and resembling a dollar sign. The rear receiver plate was welded in place at some point, so the rifle may only be disassembled by removing the barrel pin. Barrel extended by adding a welded on sleeve. Lacks magazine. {FFL}

Good. Bore is Very Bright with crisp rifling throughout and some packing peanut remnants. Metal finish displays some scattered scratches with traces of brown patina forming at the forward edges of the backplate. Stock with handling wear, dents, and scratches. Action functions when cycled by hand.