C96 Trading-Fine European Arms Importer and Wholesaler

The most comprehensive study ever published of the 14,000,000 bolt-action K98k rifles produced in Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. Contains extensive information on the military and commercial background to the K98k; the materials and methods used in the manufacture, inspection and acceptance of the components of the K98k; a year-by-year chronology of K98k manufacturers, with illustrations of markings and data sheets on over 100 contractor/year variations, plus exhaustive data on quantities produced, manufacturing times, personnel, and costs; commercial and contract K98ks, and many 'one-offs' and experimentals. Illustrates and describes virtually every K98k accessory ever produced

The M/39 Model was designed as a further improvement to the highly accurate Finnish M28/30 Civil Guards rifle. M/39s were nicknamed the "Ukko-Pekka" after the Finnish President P. E. Svinhufvud who was an avid competition shooter. The Finnish M/39 is one of the finest military bolt action rifles ever produced. M/39s saw extensive combat in the Continuation War against the Soviet Union in 1941-1944. The M/39 proved extremely rugged and reliable in the fierce battle conditions of the military conflict between Finland and the Soviet Union

Click on the Finnish flag to see the M39 Rifles and Accessories for Sale
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Photos courtesy of Mick Toal of Mick Toal Bureau

Mint Unissued and Excellent Condition War time M/39s are coming in early Jul-2007

Same as all other Finnish bolt action military rifles, the model M/39 was built on captured Russian Imperial "hex' Mosin-Nagant receivers and Finn reworked Mosin-Nagant bolts. The M/39 has a reworked trigger group with a lighter yet very crisp trigger pull. The heavy Karelian timber pistol gripped stock is spliced to prevent warping or shrinkage. The butt comb is higher than on other rifles which reduces the impact of recoil. The bedding pillar of the stock is often factory shimmed for accuracy by Finnish armourers. The barrels came from such famous manufacturers as SAKO, VKT and Tikka.

The model M/39 'Ukko Pekka' rifles are highly collectible and have a reputation for being highly accurate and well made. The heavy stock made M/39 one of the heaviest military bolt action rifles. The accuracy standard for these rifles was 1.3" 3-shot groups with Finnish ammunition at 100m to pass Finnish military acceptance inspection. It was not uncommon for the M/39 to shoot 3/4" groups using Finn sniper ammo or handloads

To Win You Need a Finn!

Hunting Forum user from QLD, Unissued 1969 "No maker" M/39

Mate of mine bought one and he loves it. Has it shooting just over 1" groups with it at 100m (5 shot) and still developing it. Worth every dollar he says

Gary from Sydney, Unissued 1969 "No maker" M/39 *

Got the chance to try out some hand loads today . 168 grn Hornady Amax - 308, 46 & 47 grns 2208,
all shot @ 100m. VERY windy 5 to 6 o'clock.
'46' was the first group, with the first shot of the day low and left and the next 6 - yes 6 - forming a nice group
The next group I was aiming at fresh air at the bottom of the target, no real aiming point, so I'll take the
blame for the shot that went low. At my age 100m is the limit for my eyes

Very happy with the results

* The author and C96 Trading hereby disclaim all liability with respect to the use of the above loads.
Handloaders assume all risk, responsibility,and liability whatsoever for any and all injuries (including death),
losses, or damages arising from the use of this information

The M/39 rifles we have in stock were made between 1940s and late 1960s. The 1960s rifles were assembled by the Finnish Military as match rifles and military sharpshooter rifles. The 1940s rifles have new barrels and stocks. The rifles were kept in arsenal storage until late 1980s-mid 1990s when they were surplused by the Finnish Army

The rifles are in UNISSUED, AS NEW condition, still in factory grease, with Finn matched bolts, 100% blue, new bores, new post war stocks with minor storage and handling dings and nicks from contact with the barrel-bands of adjacent rifles while palletised for transportation (these rifles have come a long way). Some stocks have factory fitted small timber plugs. Most rifles retained their original Finnish arsenal hangtags.

These rifles represent the "highly desirable" end of the collecting spectrum. On average M/39s demonstrated 300-400% appreciation in 10 years in the USA

Collectors:

In this shipment we have a very limited quantity of the highly sought after M/39s with the 'B' barrels made by Leige Belgium ( only 8,000 made).

We also have some highly collectible "sneak M/39" rifles made by the Finnish Military as sharpshooters rifles soon after the Prague Spring 1968 when the Warsaw Pact forces led by the Soviet Union brought winter to Czechoslovakia. The "sneak M/39" were reportedly built in violation of the Finn-Russo Non-production Treaty of 1947 when the Finns decided to quietly beef up their sharpshooting traning program. For that very reason the sneak M/39 have no-maker barrels stamped with the year and serial number only. These rifles were put into storage after manufacturing and never saw action. Only 3,000-3,500 "sneak M/39s" were made

*   Bayonets not included and photographed for illustration purposes only
**  All  firearms are sold as collectors items only.
We warrant them to be as described, and make no claims as to fitness for use. Have them checked by a competent gunsmith prior to firing. We assume no liability for accidents or injuries resulting from firing or
any other use of any firearm we sell. By ordering from us or from our resellers, you certify that you understand and agree to these terms

ORDERING INFORMATION

NSW ORDERS: All firearms are required to be sent to a licensed dealer or club armourer unless being picked up in person by a licensed purchaser
INTERSTATE ORDERS: Due to restrictions imposed by NSW laws, Permits to Acquire from other states can not be accepted. All firearms are required to be sent to a licensed dealer or club armourer where they will be registered within your State or Territory. You then will be required to produce your Permit to Acquire when collecting your firearm from the dealer/club armourer

Terms and conditions

SMLE No1 Mk 3 HT sniper	$5750
P14 MkI	$4500
*Australian SMLE MkIII HT**	$5400
Russian M91/30 PU	$3000 + 12.5% buyer's premium +GST = $3750!! 04-May-08

Official Designation	7.62 KIV 39
Caliber	7.62x54R
Magazine	5 rnds, non-removable
Weight	4.5kg
Length	1187mm
Barrel Length	685mm

The P-38s are in VG-EXC condition and have been very discretely export stamped by the arsenal