My dad's gun collection...

victorio said:
Your Finn M91 isnt Tula, its a M91/24 with Tikka Heavy (Stepped)Barrel made in 1927.Very first production of rifle barrels by Tikka. It appears to bear an "A" marking which indicates bore diameter, which is seldom seen and very sought after by the Collectors.It also appears to have Civil Guards District number stamped on it and i dont see SA mark.I would say that it appears to be in its original/ non refurbished state and very collectable.There are some healthy cracks on the handguards and tonns of dents as well as some rusty spots, so its got some condition issues, but overall very historically important piece.
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First of all my condolences on your fathers passing . I hope there isn't any fighting among family members . it happens . been through it . and seen it. the first one I'd pick would be the Garand. then either the Finnish Nagant or the Portuguese Mauser . if I'm not mistaken the rifles in the post above stated the barrels were made by Tikka . as far as I'm aware they were made in batches of 3. 10000 were made by two German companies and 5000 made by a Swiss company . the Swiss being the rarer barrels . Tikka came later. look it up on Mosin Nagant .Net good luck .
 
cement head said:
First of all my condolences on your fathers passing . I hope there isn't any fighting among family members . it happens . been through it . and seen it. the first one I'd pick would be the Garand. then either the Finnish Nagant or the Portuguese Mauser . if I'm not mistaken the rifles in the post above stated the barrels were made by Tikka . as far as I'm aware they were made in batches of 3. 10000 were made by two German companies and 5000 made by a Swiss company . the Swiss being the rarer barrels . Tikka came later. look it up on Mosin Nagant .Net good luck .
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the SIG and Bohler-Stahl barrels, good article here on the M24 Nagants

http://www.mosinnagant.net/finland/M24-Rifle.asp
 
I am sorry for your father's passing, but as many have said in this thread, this is a phenomenal milsurp collection. The Garand is certainly the pride of that collection, without a doubt. The value of the Israeli Mauser may vary depending on the markings; if memory serves the Mod. 98 are all, or mostly, Nazi-era productions and intact/visible Nazi markings tend to be seen as more desirable by collectors. If you can get a good image of any Hebrew markings there's a chance I might be able to translate it, if you're curious.
 
Lovely collection, very sorry about your father

All are worth keeping, my 3 in order would be the Carcano, the Steyr, and the Portuguese K98. They all however have historical providence, and now sentimental memory. Keep them in the family!
 
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