1940 M91/59, also Izhevsk, this former M91/30 has all the typical markings and modifications found on the 91/59's, rear sight markings partly eliminated, barrel cut down and recrowned, note that it is about 1/2" longer than the M38's. Solid wartime stock with a very light shellac cover that almost looks like an oil finish, and one brass cap on the handguard. Stamped matching including on the stock ( another 91/59 thing. The M38 is a pretty good shooter, 4" groups at 100 yards are not out of the question, the M91/59 is of course nearly amazing, 2 MOA or better at the same 100 yards, better eyes could get this down to 1 MOA I think, but all my friends are old farts with shit eyesight like mine so we will never know
Beautiful trigger on the '59, I wish I had bought more of these rifles back in the day, however I am glad I have the four I managed to obtain.
