Mauser type front band

[Vity]

Hi. I have short question. I saw m91/30 with a Mauser type front band. It's mid 30 made gun. Is it somebody's bad rework or was done (or fixed) on factory/arsenal? I found a couple pictures online, but nothing explains how and who did it. Thank you.

[racerguy00]

Could be what is known as a trials "stable" rifle or something like that. Usually dated around 36, 37, and have a unique front band arrangement. They used to be called Simonov trials rifles. An internet search might give you a better idea if that's what you saw

[Vity]

Thank you! I found it by searching "Simonov trials rifles". I should take it! It's gone now.

[Junk Yard Dog]

Sometimes you just have to go with your gut and grab it when it's in front of you. I have done that many times, mostly I made out in the end. Buying in ignorance is a gamble, but that's how I got many milsurps back before the internet. Hungarian M52 sniper, Finn M28/30, Finn M24 Lotta rifle, Finn M38 carbine, and others that are expensive rifles today.