HAVE LEARNED IT'S A ROMANIAN TRAINER. THE "CUGIR" IS APPARENTLY THE ARMORY. ANYBODY HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL INFO ON IT...MODEL DESIGNATION? HISTORY?


Trying to figure out what this is....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/mattnorman/22-1.jpg
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It's a .22 single shot. Markings are quite faint and hard to read. On front action ring it is marked "UMC" over "CUGIR" in a banner form. On rear action ring it is marked "AVSAP" (near as we can tell) under an emblem of some kind. On the side of the action it is marked "1956-14XXX". I'm guessing the 1956 is the model or year of manufacturing, then the serial number.

The buttplate is an older plastic like material and it is marked UMC over CUGIR

Built hell-for-stout but rather crude finish. Hardwood, military looking stock. Long heavy barrel, bluing looks like a eastern bloc hot dip. Reminds me of some German single shot trainers built in the early 30's. Owner thinks it's a Chinese Training Rifle, but there are no typical Chinese marks.

Anybody have any ideas?

UPDATE: Stand by for photos...I haven't broke the code yet on posting them. Is it different than the old days?

Okay, try clicking on the photo lines or right clicking and the "open" to see them.

The rifle you have is not chinese, but romanian.Is the first model of 22 rifle built by Uzina Mecanica Cugir (UMC=Cugir mecanical factory).Cugir is the town were is located the factory.This rifle is a copy of the german Geco mod.1928 with a modified bolt and safety(Mauser 98 style). AVPSA means Asociatia Vanatorilor si Pescarilor Sportivi Amatori=Amateurs hunters and fishermen sport assn.The gun is intended for small game hunting and is provided with fixed rear sight.Other variation have micrometric rear sight,for target shooting.

Thank you Cristi, your information is appreciated. I deleted the photo posts as there is no reason to keep the photos up.