[neophyte]

Assistance please. I purchased yesterday 91-30 with marking "star" with an 'arrow' inside. 1939
My researching at 7.62x54R net says it's a Tula.
only some small ?square? looking thing in front of the star.
What if anything else should I hope to find.
Them 'bands' man oh man; how in the dickens do you remove them without tearing your fingers nails up.
Research @77.62R and they said nothing.

[mosineer]

This should steer you to any info you may wish to know. Some great info that I refer to often. Hope it helps...Mos
Russian - Soviet Area


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[texnmidwest]

I think the square you are talking about is a rearsenal stamp. As for the barrel bands. Some people use slip joint pliers to depress the spring. Just takes some work and time.

[SwedeSteve]

Try using a punch to depress with left hand and slight pressure on ring with a pen or the like.