Interesting Finnish Mosin

[Dantes Inferno]

Hey,

I inherited a Finnish Mosin, I cannot tell if it is a m28-30 or M39.

It has no serial number on the receiver. The only clear stamping is “ MAHLU “ which is a village in central Finland where my Pappa is from.

There are a few clear markings here and there. Mostly the Sako emblem on the front post.

I cannot get clear photos as I’m travelling but I’ll assemble it when I finally make it home.

 

[R005t3r]

It is a sporterized *COUGH* M28/30. Easiest way to see that is a pre-1939 date stamp and the ladder sight starts at 200m not 150m as on the M39.

 

[Dantes Inferno]

Awesome.

Thanks so much.

 

[Dosing]

Certainly reminds me of my old 28/30, except that notch in the boltface rim. The trigger mods and interupters worked great on those rifles.

 

[tokguy]

Shame.
Personally, I'd rock it just to see the outrage on purist's faces.
Be a good deer rifle.