I have been keeping my eye out for an M38 for about a year now and have not seen one locally until a couple days ago. Needless to say I was pretty giddy when I saw this one. The price tag on it said "Russian Military Rifle 30-06"(Ha!). $150 out the door. It is an 1943 Izhevsk and is counter-bored and has an M44 stock. The barrel is fairly bright and has good rifling. I can not wait to shoot it! Now my 91/30 has a playmate.
I apologize for the lack of decent lighting for the pictures.
I apologize for the lack of decent lighting for the pictures.