7.62x54mmR. 24.6" barrel. SN: Cyrillic NZh5487. Dip blued arsenal refinish with plum bolt in birchwood semi-pistol grip stock with two-port muzzle brake and standard post and globe sights. Short stroke piston driven gas operated rifle fed by detachable magazines charged with stripper clips. Item shows the {Star} mark of the Tula arsenal over a date of 1943 on the receiver, and the stock has been lightly sanded with the serial number restruck vertically, both are common indicators of Bulgarian refurbished rifles. Rifle features the late-war pattern safety catch cut with the receiver not cut for optics mounting. Comes with cleaning rod. Serial numbers match. Magazine is unmarked. {C&R}

Good to Very Good as arsenal refinished. Bore is dirty with grease and dust throughout. Metal finish with some brown spots on the receiver and dustcover, and some scattered light scratches. Stock shows some rounded edges with scuffs and abrasions and butt fitting proud of wood. Mechanically functional when cycled by hand.