I haven't even cleaned all of the latest purchases yet and my communication with that seller has started again already. I didn't want the "M38" he has to slip away. I also confirmed that the Hungarian M44 he advertised is indeed a Hungarian M44.
Back to the M38. He emailed me a description of it. I already responded saying I would take it. I'll report back when I know details of going to get it. I am allowing myself to use the bank account for this one so it doesn't get away! I already burned all of the cash I had from selling off other things and scrap money.
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Here is his response:
Receiver markings: 'II' in circle; Imperial Eagle on rounded part of receiver (I think - eyes getting old); a sort of 'H' shaped thingy inside a circle; under eagle described above is the number "1"; then under that cyrillic writing that I cannot duplicate; under that similar writing, but longer word starts OPY; under that what looks like a tiny star, and under that (this is where it gets wierd) is the date 1909; under that is some small cyrillic letters. All that is on the rounded part of the receiver. On the hex part of the receiver is a circle 'T' and another stronger Imperial Eagle. There's another small mark also that I cannot quite identify directly above that eagle... The serial number is 5671 (seems low) and the bolt is electro-penciled to match. The only stock markings seem to be the numbers '766' stamped into the left side of the butt. The end of the barrel is import marked with Centurie's stamp. Overall, I would call the condition excellent, and probably arsenal rebuild (bolt electro penciled to match receiver serial number). The sights seem to be regulated for meters, not arskins (spelling?). I have put three rounds through this (ouch) to ensure the sights were on since it was a great woods deer rifle.
So the question is, is this actually an M1907 or just a cobbled together "M38" made for the export market, like my book cautions me about? I know the easiest way to figure it out will be to see it, but that's not happening yet.
Interested to hear some thoughts on this, though I think it will mostly be speculation until I get pics.
Thanks guys!