M38 Sestroretsk

[Vity]

I got really interesting piece. it's M38 made from 1909 Sestroretsk rifle. It has original m91 stock which was cut. It looks like 91/59 carbine, but doesn't have double dates. There is number 5 on the barrel, not sure what it means. Also it has cut on the right side of the stock like m44. Nice rifle with interesting history.

[Junk Yard Dog]

No, not a 91/59, as they were made from cut down 91/30 actions , what you have is the M91/38. M91/38 carbines were made post WW2 by turning old M1891 rifle actions into M38 type carbines. This is a very nice find.

[Vity]

Thank you. Do you know convert them? What country? I heard about 91/59 but not 91/38.

[ssg_lord]

Thank you. Do you know convert them? What country? I heard about 91/59 but not 91/38.

Czechoslovakia was long considered the source for these carbines but no real documentation has surfaced. Within the last few years Bulgaria has also become suspected as a source for them as most of the stocks have Bulgarian style rectangular proof stamps near the buttplate. The jury is still out.

[Vity]

I have m91/59 and bluing is different on both carbines. M91/59 looks more shiny. The bluing on this carbine is looks like on any standard russian refurbished gun.