It is a recent import. The old CAI imports had their markings on the end of the barrel. Only recently did they start placing the billboard markings on the receiver...they are sooo ugly. The condition is most likely a result of the previous owner. The recent imports are all refurbs from Ukraine so it is not likely to have been imported in that condition. Sadly, most likely the previous owner just didn't know how to take care of a weapon. You are not going to hurt its collectability in this instance.yup, on the receiver:
Because of these import marks, I just assumed it was a recent import, though my retired sniper 91/30 has the import marks on the end of the barrel, so something changed.
The bore is really pretty good. Every mosin Ive seen has a dark bore, and this one does as well, but the lands/grooves are nice and crisp, very well defined. The bolt face is nice as well.
When I first saw the pitting, beside 'ouch' the first thing that came into my mind was pitting from blood stain because most of it is around the receiver and first steel band.