Pretty much the smallest of the family, the M38, which is not too different from the M44 - is a very compact rifle/carbine, and delivers an impressive muzzle flash from the 7.62x54R ammunition. Recoil is quite sharp but bearable and accuracy well adequate.
This example was picked up from a gun show for a mere $59 and is a re-arsenaled edition. As most owners find, the muzzle flash is awesome!
Gobango.net web site - see this picture and many more, plus articles.