This is the first good pic i've ever gotten of my '42 Izhevsk 91/30's barrel. I've had it for about 5 years and i've always wondered about the crest on the barrel. There are 3 horizontal lines struck through the hammer and sickle in the wreath. I can't seem to find a solid explanation for this. Any guesses?
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