1944 Izhevsk Mosin-Nagant M44 Nam bring back

[WWIIBuff1945]

All matching 1944 Russian Izhevsk Mosin-Nagant M44 brought home from Vietnam by a combat corpsman of the 1st Marine Division. I'm still trying to research the vet who passed in 2013 but so far an impressive military record. His obituary stated; While serving in the military he earned two Purple Hearts, one National Defense Service Medal, one Vietnam Service Medal with/FMF Combat Operations Insignia, one Vietnam Campaign Medal with/Device (1960), one Combat Action Ribbon, and one Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Palm in Gold Frame.
The previous owner took the bring back papers off the stock. Also notice what appears to be blood stains on the sling.

[Spenwil73]

The North really liked to abuse their firearms didn't they? Great rifle none the less.

[VietnamWarNut]

Could be blood. Generally, that reddish hue is more often from rust, but still an amazing piece with a lot of history.

[26Intrepid]

Most of the weapons brought home from the Vietnam war are in that type of condition. Sometimes you wonder how they even shot a round. The harsh jungle conditions and the corrosive ammo took a toll on these weapons. I assume not much cleaning happened during that time either (For obvious reasons).

Nice pick up with the actual papers (Another thing that’s highly forged these days to bring more $$$$$$).

[WWIIBuff1945]

Thanks Guys!