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
