I recently received a polish m44 from my uncle. havent had it out to the range yet, but im told it kicks quite hard, as my father owned it before my uncle. stock is a darker colour than hnachaj's. numbers match, bore is beautiful, a very great first rifle. I was surprised at the condition of the bolt after my dad told me he regularly shot corrosive ammo through it. the polish nagants are supposed to be the cream of the crop according to my research.