"1944" dated on the top of the breech, with arsenal applied matching number to the scope "B81538" visible on the left of the breech above a previous non-matching scope number. Standard left mounted PU scope marked with a star above a hammer and sickle above "91/30" above "No b-81538". These Mosin-Nagant 91/30 PU sniper rifles as well as an array of surplus World War II Soviet firearms are known to have seen use throughout the Vietnam War in the hands of Vietcong. This example is void of any import markings, indicating it is likely a Vietnam bringback. The scope mount is marked with the Izhevsk triangle logo. The bolt, floorplate and buttplate are matching serial numbered to the rifle. Fitted with a canvas/leather sling.

Very fine, retains 75% arsenal refurbished blue finish mixed with areas of smooth brown patina. Stock is also fine as arsenal refurbished, with some scattered scratches, flaking of the outer coating, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Scope is very good with 80% original blue finish on the tube, and the mount retains 60% arsenal refurbished blue finish with some pitting visible underneath the finish, and the optics are slightly hazy but viewable.