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Lot 2580: Two Soviet M44 Bolt Action Military Carbines

Collector's Lot of Two Eastern Bloc Bolt Action Military Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Lot 2580: Two Soviet M44 Bolt Action Military Carbines

Collector's Lot of Two Eastern Bloc Bolt Action Military Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Hungarian M44 Carbine

Manufacturer: Hungary
Model: 44
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 3032
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 333
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1953. Hooded pin front sight and tangent rear sight, with the "02" factory marking on the chamber, bolt and other components, and matching serial numbers on the chamber, bolt, floor plate and buttplate. The traditional 11 1/2 inch side-folding cruciform spike bayonet is installed on the barrel, with a smooth hardwood stock and a green canvas sling with brown leather hardware.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 98% plus original blue finish, showing some light scratches on the magazine and some other mild handling marks overall. The stock is also excellent, with similar mild wear and a small amount of staining on the wrist and forearm from hand contact. Mechanically excellent.



B) Romanian Model 1944 Carbine

Manufacturer: Romanian
Model: 1944
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 7.62x54 R
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 3032
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 333
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1954. Equipped identically to Item A, with the Romanian factory marks on the chamber, and matching numbers on the barrel, bolt, floor plate and buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 95% plus original blue finish, showing some minor scratches on the receiver and light handling marks overall. The stock is very fine, with some light scuffing and varnish loss. Mechanically excellent.



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