Thank you, Aleksei. Knowledge of many of the Russian sporting guns is near zero, as you know. Everything is pretty much 'new' from this side, so its a huge void you are filling w/pictures and information.

A very minor point on a 'typo': you have Sovie'd' rather than the intended Sovie't' trade representative in your text.

Really look forward to your finished work, there is NOTHING available here as a ref like you are putting together.

Best, tw