Author Topic: 1951 Russian non or light refurb  (Read 6233 times)

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ahedgpe1

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1951 Russian non or light refurb
« on: July 07, 2025, 05:11:40 PM »
Came across this 1951 over the weekend from a private collection.  All numbers match and doesnt appear messed with. Its either a non-refurb or light refurb.  Ill try to get better pics once the weather gets better.  Let me know what you think!

https://imgur.com/a/EZ0d7h8

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Re: 1951 Russian non or light refurb
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2025, 05:55:32 PM »
Looks legit to me! Although there are no obvious refrub markings visible, that does not mean the rifle was not "freshened up". Here are just a few of the signs that a rifle was "freshened up", but no visible signs of refurb marking. If there are any repairs done to the stock meaning sanding, bowties, holes, and re-shellacking. If there is any visible re-bluing or black paint on any metal parts especially the butt plate. If the crown of the barrel is blued or painted black.
These are just a few examples where a rifle received a non refurbishment clean up but technically went through the process of turn in, inspection, and repair/refurbishment at an arsenal plant, but did not warrant any stampings. Anyways, it's a great looking rifle and definitely collectable.
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