7.62x54mmR. 24.6" barrel. SN: Importer T02353 (Original Cyrillic AV618). Dipped blued arsenal refinish with plum blued bolt in Birchwood semi-pistol grip stock with two-port muzzle brake and original tangent rear notch and post and globe front sights. Short stroke piston driven tilting bolt semi-automatic rifle fed by semi-detachable magazine charged with stripper clips. Receiver is marked with the {Arrow in Oval} marking of Podolsk and a date of 1941 with further repair depot stamps scattered on all major parts. Item features a rail cut receiver with serial numbers force matched on the receiver, bolt carrier, bolt, triggerguard, gas cylinder, left butt, and gas piston. Comes with a post-war Soviet dog collar sling and cleaning rod. Importer marking engraved on right receiver. Lacks magazine. {C&R}

Very Good as Arsenal Refinished. Bore is Bright with some wear to rifling. Metal finish shows some internal cycling wear with light edgewear overall. Some scattered light scratches. Some light pitting on the heat shield below refinish. Stock has been sanded and repaired with a splice behind the triggerguard and handling dents overall. Weak cartouche to right butt. Functions when cycled by hand.