Thanks mcapo, it's a Remington, barrel date 10/43, & appears to have never been through a arsenal refurbishment. Should have it in my hands tomorrow afternoon.Oh WOW. I am jealous!!!! Sold mine (never could find a scope for the right price) a couple years ago and regretted it ever since.
Looks very original!
Very nice, but won't all your Mosin's be jealous?