1943 pu markings

[Izone]

Hello !

I possess this 1943 izhmash pu sniper.

What do you think about these markings ? It is on the left side of the receiver, where the scope number is written.

Probably an export mark, but what could be the geometrical shape ?

Thanks

[SA1911a1]

Ah! The famous bath with shower marking!

Sorry, I have no idea. Someone with knowledge will amble by directly.

[ffuries]

I see ? ? VWK 7.62x54R STL ? am I correct on the ones and can you tell what the other letters and symbols are?

[ffuries]

Right now I'm assuming either some sort or import/export marking or proof marking. At least until we find out what all the letters and symbols are.

Oh, and where are you located US or overseas?

[Izone]

I see ? ? VWK 7.62x54R STL ? am I correct on the ones and can you tell what the other letters and symbols are?

Yes it is correct !
The other symbols are an eagle with a kind of N above( not the nazi symbol )

I am located oversee

[Miller Tyme]

Proof markings, commonly done in the EU. As to it being a legit sniper, well there just isn't enough in the pics to say it is.

[Izone]

Proof markings, commonly done in the EU. As to it being a legit sniper, well there just isn't enough in the pics to say it is.

It is a Molot export, it seems to be a reconditionned gun with genuine parts.

The bolt is from Tula. I can spot a star on it. But the number on it looks like original ( not grounded)

The stock is a war model probably.

What do you think ?

[ffuries]

In my opinion, the bolt SN font is different than the barrel SN font and is also missing the letter (K) prefix.

Typically this points to the bolt being (Or part) being a replacement. I don't know if this line of thinking still holds true today or not, but in years past this was the understanding.