Any consensus on what the triangle 25 mark is?

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Any consensus on what the triangle 25 mark is?

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Still unknown?
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JayPoc wrote:Still unknown?
You didn't hear??? Mystery Solved. Turns out if a Soviet infantry Soldier achieved 25 or more kills he received a gift rifle with the /25\ stamp & red lettering. :chuckles: :chuckles: :chuckles: :chuckles:

Sorry.... I've had a rough day at work & the Sarcasm is flowing.

Yes, still unknown. Many theories of course & some even make a bit of sense but without concrete proof theories are all they will ever be.
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A theory floats it is a refurb armory or such. Usually appears on the red or orange numbered mosins. :D
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Re: Any consensus on what the triangle 25 mark is?

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Is the /25\ mark found only on the 91/30's, reason I'm asking is I've been eyeballing a M44 with the /25\ mark. I don't really need a another carbine but if it is uncommon to find this mark on the M44's I might go for it.

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Re: Any consensus on what the triangle 25 mark is?

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Triangle 25 appears on PU scopes from time to time. I wouldn't buy a rifle specifically because it has that mark.
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Hlavinka wrote: I wouldn't buy a rifle specifically because it has that mark.
Yea I hear and understand that.

....but my question was, is the /25\ mark found mostly on the 91/30's compared to the M44's. I don't recall seeing it on a M44.
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JayPoc wrote:Still unknown?
As most things Soviet Mosin, yes, it's still unknown.
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Re: Any consensus on what the triangle 25 mark is?

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redspoon wrote:
Hlavinka wrote: I wouldn't buy a rifle specifically because it has that mark.
Yea I hear and understand that.

....but my question was, is the /25\ mark found mostly on the 91/30's compared to the M44's. I don't recall seeing it on a M44.
Yes, sorry, found on m44's too.
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Re: Any consensus on what the triangle 25 mark is?

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Thanks Hlavinka, this M44 also had couple more odd markings, such as a large 5 stamped left of the s/n and a small czech looking star left of the /25\. I've seen those on the Czech 91/38's, but not on a M44. Oh well more unknow mosin marks.
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