Are you sure about the laminate? Laminates show very distinct layers, especially on the sides of the shoulder stock because of the shaping required. Looking at your pix 1, I don't see the striations. I think I see wood ring grain patterns in the other pix. I could be wrong, but see the laminated MN at J&G and compare:

Mosin Nagant 91/30 Round Receiver Rifle, Russian mfg, 7.62x54R, Laminated Stock, C&R, Used.

I have a 1942 Isshy also (the arrow in the triangle mark indicates a post 1938 Ishy make, pix 2), all matching, been refurbed so that the exterior is in excellent condition. Yours also appears to be a 1942.I Bought it in 2002, back then they went for $100, including shipping.

I also own 3 M-44s: Russian(1946), Polish (1952) and Romanian (1956). Only the Romania has patina metal, the other two are refurbed and in excellent external condition. Also have a 91/30 (1927). All bought in 2001-2003 when they were dirt cheap. All matching and bores look pretty good.

I know it is heresy (to some Milsurp guys) to say this, but I am converting my 1938 to a scout configuration with a Boyd Stock, Timney trigger and scout mount and scope. No non-reversible mods and I will keep the original stock and sling. The Boyd stock and the scout scope and mount allow for the use of the original straight bolt, so no bending of the handle needed.