Valmet M78 FRT Numbers

[O'Kelly's Boys]

If I understand the prohib list correctly, the Valmet M78 rifle is not prohibited, but the Valmet M78/A2 and Valmet M78 (NATO) LMG are. The A2 is a heavy barrel version (?) and I assume the LMG is full auto. 1) Why is the A2 prohib. Does it have a 3rd pin hole? 2) Are the non-restricted/non-prohib M78 rifles in Canada marked in some way to differentiate them from the other prohib variants besides a 3rd pin hole? 3) Can anyone tell me the FRT #s for all 3.

Thanks

O'Kelly's Boys

 

[factionrr]

I dont know if this is helpful at all but its all I got

Sako, Valmet Hunter(.223/.243/.30-06/.308) FRT# 23247
Sako, Valmet M78(5.56mm/7.62mm/7.62x39.308) FRT# 24977

 

[Canuck1978]

What is the classification of the Valmet M78/83? Does anyone know?

 

[fireball]

The M78 FRT Numbers run from 24977-1 to 24977-28.

The "-??" is a specific reference number to the barrel length, calibre and magazine capacity.

.308 run 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 8, 20.
5.56NATO run 14, 13, 9, 10, 21, 22, 23.
7.62NATO run 11, 1, 25, 26, 27, 3, 28, 4.
7.62x39 run 5, 24, 6, 7.

The barrel lengths are listed as 622mm, 550mm, 580mm or 478mm. The mag capacity is listed as either 5, 15, 20 or 30.

Under "Also Know As/Product Code" it lists the following:
- 7.62MM Valmet M78 Long Barrel
- 7.62MM Valmet M78 semi-Auto rifle
- M1978
- M78 Semi-Auto Rifle
- M78/83 Sniper
- M78/83S
- Valmet M78 Semi-Auto