Love it. Looks like a Mod. 38 PEM
Great photo!
Looks to be around winter of 43 at least. So that rifle probably had by that point already had quite a story.
It could be a 1942 Tula or Izhevsk Mod. 38. So not too much time in the field yet.
Interesting photo! Thanks.
Please have a close look at the headgear.
Soldier on the left seems to wear a single button M43 cap. Second from left with a TK (skull)?
Thanks
Wolfgang