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Russian 1958 K non-refurb

Started by MikeT, June 18, 2025, 10:46:57 PM

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running-man

Righto, now that I'm on my desktop I see the diver down 1st GRAU stamp on the right side of the stock too in that last photo. 

There is also a second diamond shaped refurb stamp on the receiver cover, likely this one:



Though if it is a light stamp on the left side, it could conceivably be one of these as well:






      

MikeT

Does this mean it’s been through 2 different  refurbishment facilities?

Based on this the stock is unlikely original? Anything else stand out?

running-man

The receiver cover has been to two facilities, but it most likely is not original to the carbine. The font on it is different from the receiver S/N from what I can see. 

The stock may or may not be original, that one is really hard to call. You might see a faint outline of the original S/N of you look very carefully in the right light that would point one way or the other, but lacking that smoking gun I would say it's tough to tell with any degree of certainty.

Looks to be in very good shape, she probably functions quite well.  thumb1
      

MikeT

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Mighty impressed with the keen eye to the changes in font! I see it clear as day now, but over looked it initially.

There are a few I shoot and a few I don’t shoot. This will be in the group that will be taken to the range. Good addition and will be added to the family photo below.






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