Did my Dad score a rare beast?

[tiriaq]

I suspect that is one of the rebuilds brought in by Pragotrade. These were redone to as-new, with new barrels if required.

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

I suspect that is one of the rebuilds brought in by Pragotrade. These were redone to as-new, with new barrels if required.

How can you tell it was a rebuild?

 

[tiriaq]

The matte finish overall on metal parts.

 

[Aprilia Man]

Some more photos!

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Wow that is a very clean rifle for it's age. Did the previous owner ever shoot it?

Congrats on the find!

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

Wow that is a very clean rifle for it's age. Did the previous owner ever shoot it?

Congrats on the find!

Doesn't look to be very much wear on the magazine.

 

[Oldly]

So that is a 1956 rifle

 

[280aiguy]

I believe that is a rebuilt rifle.

 

[grauhanen]

Perhaps not rebuilt but refinished.

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

So that is a 1956 rifle

Yup 1st year of production.

 

[DeadeyeDave]

Have one exactly like that. A real tackdriver. Definitely a refurb with the bead blasted finish. Have a look and see if it is marked Svazarm anywhere on the barrel.

 

[MilitaryCollectorMark]

Have one exactly like that. A real tackdriver. Definitely a refurb with the bead blasted finish. Have a look and see if it is marked Svazarm anywhere on the barrel.

Thanks! I'll look tomorrow.

 

[albayo]

I have the rear sight and the rings.

 

[enefgee]

The biathalon guns came from the factory with a gray semi polished surface, a quick rub down with Flitz makes it look much cleaner - mine was NOS when I got it in the '80's.