Unusual 1953 Hungarian M44 find – No import marks and matching "B 02" cartouches.
I've been diving into the technical specs of this 1953 Hungarian M44 and wanted to get some peer review on its specific configuration. It’s a Budapest build with clear "B 02" arsenal codes, but a few details set it apart from the standard refurbished imports I typically see. Given the 1953 production date and the clean metal, I'm leaning toward this being a GI bring-back from the Vietnam era, though I'd love to hear the community's take on that.
Mechanically, it’s an interesting piece. It features a "Triple-02" matching set where the barrel shank, the buttstock, and even the bayonet lug all retain the original Hungarian country code. While the barrel and buttplate are a factory match (BD 9102), the bolt is a Russian Izhevsk swap, which makes me wonder about the timeline of that field repair. The muzzle is arsenal counterbored but the rifling looks sharp.
Edit : found an import stamp under the front of the barrel.