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Walt Sherrill · February 3, 2002, 08:23 AM

I asked for you on the Curio & Relics list, where there are various experts, including folks very knowledgeable of the M-N line. Here's the only response I've gotten, so far.

"Walt:

During the early 30's the Russians still had a nest egg of older receivers.

Have your friend check the tang date to see if it is older. If this is the case, the hammer and sickle is probably on the barrel and the Eagles on the receiver(pre revolution receiver). The Eagles may be peened rather than scrubbed. In this case the eagles would have an indent over them, sort of compacting them into the receiver giving it a distorted look. Or, of course, a "comrade" may have just missed it and finished his life feeding polar bears in Siberia. :-)

Sam"

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February 3, 2002, 08:23 AM	#4
Walt Sherrill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 6,348	I asked for you on the Curio & Relics list, where there are various experts, including folks very knowledgeable of the M-N line. Here's the only response I've gotten, so far. "Walt: During the early 30's the Russians still had a nest egg of older receivers. Have your friend check the tang date to see if it is older. If this is the case, the hammer and sickle is probably on the barrel and the Eagles on the receiver(pre revolution receiver). The Eagles may be peened rather than scrubbed. In this case the eagles would have an indent over them, sort of compacting them into the receiver giving it a distorted look. Or, of course, a "comrade" may have just missed it and finished his life feeding polar bears in Siberia. :-) Sam" If you'd like to know more about the C-R list, go to www.Cruffler.com