The M39 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
These rifles represent the "highly
desirable" end of the collecting spectrum. On average M/39s
demonstrated 300-400% appreciation in 5 years
| Official
Designation |
7.62
KIV 39 |
| Caliber |
7.62x53R
|
| Magazine |
5
rnds, non-removable |
| Weight |
4.5kg |
| Length |
1187mm |
| Barrel Length |
685mm |
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 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 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
by
Terence W. Lapin
The first book in
English about the
Mosin-Nagant,
this is a detailed (232 page) examination of this world-famous
Russian military rifle which is currently enjoying unprecedented
collecting popularity. And this book is sure to add to it.
Mr. Lapin is an attorney
who had
access to
data banks in the U.S. and foreign countries to assist him in
gathering the information contained in this book. As in all For
Collector's Only® titles, "The Mosin-Nagant Rifles"
examines each and every part and provides all dimensions, markings,
codes and changes in chronological order enabling a collector
to ascertain quickly where and when his Mosin-Nagant rifle or
carbine was made.
A complete and detailed
history of the
rifle's
development in Russia, Finland, the communist bloc nations and
in the United States, is included as are chapters dealing with
carbines, sniper rifles, accessories, bayonets, ammunition and
an extensive international list of codes and markings
