One seriously worn out 91/30

[Anzac15]

I have a serious problem. When I am at a gun show, I am drawn to the most beat up, worn out rusty milsurps I can find. I like a nice example occasionally, don't get me wrong. But for me, beat up usually equates to something with a story behind it. And today's find is no exception..a been-to-hell-and-back 1937 Izhevsk 91/30.
There it was, in all its rusty glory. According to the seller (yes, buy the rifle, not the story) its an Afghanistan bring back. I don't know that for sure. What I do know is that it was certainly brought back from somewhere. From what I can see, it never got back to the ol' former USSR. No rear sight base pin, no import mark, no finish whatsoever. Nice Izhevsk cartouche on the butt. Did I say it was rough?
It did not have a bolt. So I am now searching for an equally rough example.
One more thing, and I have never seen this that I can remember...the muzzle is threaded on the inside.
Korea? Don't think so. Vietnam? Not pitted enough. But it is full of very fine sand in the mag and elsewhere.
Anyway, rough as it is, it seems to be a pretty 'original' example of a '37 Izhevsk. Like to hear some thoughts on the muzzle. Enjoy the pics!

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