Finn Mosins

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Hey guys,

Recently I have been reading a lot into Mosin rifles (I have 6 Russian/Soviet Mosins) and Im starting to become really interested in the Finn models. Im just wondering how they compare fit/finish/accuracy wise. Are they worth the extra money? - Most I have seen are more expensive then there Russian counterparts, is this due to the lower production numbers, or are they simply better rifles? I have two Mosins that are SA marked, but im really leaning towards an M39 or an M28.

What does a good cond, run of the mill M39/M28 run money wise? Are they around?

Thanks
 
There is a certain mystique about the Finnish rifles. All of the receivers were Russian made/owned to begin with and were wrested away from the Russians by the Finns at various times starting with Finland's declaration of independence from Russia following the revolution in 1917. These rifles were then re-worked to one degree or another by the Finns with various Finnish made parts or modifications/improvements added on.

I have a very nice,sweet shooting Finnish M27 with a Finnish Tikka barrel and the Finnish 2 piece stock. I'm a bit of a "Finnfile" having known and served with many Finns during my military career and having visited friends in Finland. I'm a big admirer of their history where they stood up to the Russians and inflicted dis-proportionate losses on them-and maintained their independence throughout.
 
I don't thik there are too many of these left in circulation :D

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*whistles* I'm a collector of Finns, and my gosh. 150 bucks for that beauty? Incredible. A definitie keeper. I would say it's worth at least 800 now. I have an M-27 and M-39, both amazing rifles, I love the Finnish and thier history, and have family that served there in Talvisota and Jakusota (Winter and Continuation Wars). A truly remarkable nation, using thier enemy's tools against them, rebuilding them to be the best they could be, toughing it out till the end and maintaining soveriegnty until this day. Incredible. Not to mention thier Mosin's are VERY good quality.
 
Why $600? There are M-39's and then there are M-39's ;) At the high end, you have non-refurbed rifles still wearing their WW2 stocks, in nice contion. These are the $600 rifles and they are quite uncommon. Then above that, you have SKY marked civil guard rifles that are non-refurbed and in nice shape, maybe $700, and at the very peak you have the Sako straight-stocked M39's in the correct serial range, non-refurb, and in nice condition - they can even go in the $800 range!!! Amazing for a non-sniper Mosin, but true.
 
*ahems* I have one of those straight stocked M-39 Finns, war time correct stock, with proper serial numbers, one of the first 1500 made. Sadly, the stock saw war and in-field repair and the bore is a tiny bit pitted but otherwise rifling is good, shoots 5 inch groups at 100 yards on Irons without any sighting in so far, using some Czech surplus 54R ammo. I have to adjust the windage to the left and down, how do I do this on my M-39?
 
You guys seem to know your Finns; I didn't realize they were so rare. I am thinking I got a really good deal on it now.:)

1944 VKT M39

She's definately a keeper! I would love to find a proper sling and bayonet for it...

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Nice rifle Ryan j, would you mind adding a picture of the split-joint dovetail at the point of connection of the 2 piece stock? Curious. War-issue bayonets are really hard to come by in my experience, limited as it is, and not to mention $$$$ if you find one! Slings are not so bad, I was lucky to get 2 proper leather slings with my rifles. I wish you good luck with your rifle.
 
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