I got a Finn 91/30

m44 · Jul 23, 2008

I picked up a finn 91/30 today [smile]

, for the total of 90.00. Its a Finn that was rerussianed or something because it was imported as Russian. Its a 1938 round receiver m91/30 (small import stamp at the muzzle), its only identifying finn markings is the S.A. mark on the receiver and it has a Finnish handguard (the rest of the stock is russian). It is one of the ones all they did was stamp the SA mark on and sent it out to war. The bore is pretty good, not mint but what do you expect for 90.00. Also I like it because of the fact it is battle worn, no blueing, beat up stock, initials P.K. carved in the stock near the muzzle and non arsenal refinished [smile]

. It also has some cartouches in the stock. Sorry but no pics now, some tomorrow (to rainy today). The only problem is it came with no accessories [frown]

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Also I picked up another case of 440 rounds of 762x54r heavy ball, and my first arisaka bayonet.

SKS Ray · Jul 23, 2008

Nice, and good price too.
All you need for accessories is to find an SA marked sling and maybe an SA marked ammo pouch. E bay is usually filled with them.

USMA-82 · Jul 23, 2008

Nice score! Now you need to borrow one of Milsurps 4 Me's Finnish Winter War DVD's to really get into the spirit!

m44 · Jul 24, 2008

Here are the pics, it was raining out [frown]

so I took them on my back deck.

The rifle (right side).

The rifle (left side).

The barrell markings.

S.A. mark.

P.K. initials.

The stock cartouch.

m44 · Jul 24, 2008

Milsurps 4 Me said:
Nice, and good price too.
All you need for accessories is to find an SA marked sling and maybe an SA marked ammo pouch. E bay is usually filled with them.

The finns didnt issue bayonets ???

USMA-82

Forgive my ignorance but what is a winter war DVD (Im guessing a documentary).

Soxfan9 · Jul 24, 2008

LOVE it! Finn Mosins are so interesting. Yours in particular looks like it could tell some stories.

Nickle · Jul 24, 2008

I've got 2 Finns, and they are delightful.

USMA-82 · Jul 24, 2008

m44 said:
The finns didnt issue bayonets ???

USMA-82

Forgive my ignorance but what is a winter war DVD (Im guessing a documentary).

Here you go:

http://www.ihffilm.com/dvd114.html

http://www.ihffilm.com/dvd005.html

As far as bayonets go - well, originals are few and far between. When you do find them, they are quite expensive - often more than the cost of the rifle you put them on. There are some cheaper reproductions available, however.

SKS Ray · Jul 24, 2008

Great looking rifle! Much cooler than the Finn 91/30 I have.

A standard 91/30 bayonet would fit on that rifle and as far as DVDs, The Winter War one is one of the best. Its like the Saving Pvt Ryan of the Finn/Soviet war. Fire and Ice is ok but gets boring after a while. You can find most of it online on Youtube I bet.

If I find any leads on Finn SA marked 91/30 slings or ammo pouches be it E Bay or distributors, I'll PM you the links.

Here is a poster I made of mine: http://northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=482154#post482154

USMA-82 · Jul 25, 2008

Milsurps is correct on the standard 91/30 bayonet. However, if you do go down the path of Finn rifles, the correct original bayonet for the M28/30 or M39 can run you $250 (+).

m44 · Jul 26, 2008

This is definitely my favorite mosin (I only have 2). Milsurps 4 Me if you do get any leads definitely PM me. I will try and pick up that movie (if my parents are willing to let me order it).Thanks for the kind words guys.

One last thing this is the smoothest Mosin action I have ever felt [smile]

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vellnueve · Jul 28, 2008

m44 said:
This is definitely my favorite mosin (I only have 2). Milsurps 4 Me if you do get any leads defiantly PM me. I will try and pick up that movie (if my parents are willing to let me order it).Thanks for the kind words guys.

One last thing this is the smoothest Mosin action I have ever felt .

I will withhold from the scrivening for now.

Great find!

sig shooter · Jul 29, 2008

nice rifle my friend, i really like the wood and the metal has a nice vintage patina. good goin for $90 looks like a sweet deal.

Q- do guns like that mosin usully go for $90 or is that considerd a low price?

m44 · Jul 29, 2008

vellnueve said:
I will withhold from the scrivening for now.

Great find!

No one ever said typing was one of my strong points, its more like one of my weak points [laugh]

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m44 · Jul 29, 2008

evan9201 said:
nice rifle my friend, i really like the wood and the metal has a nice vintage patina. good goin for $90 looks like a sweet deal.

Q- do guns like that mosin usully go for $90 or is that considerd a low price?

For a regular 91/30 yes 90.00 is regular price, for a finn anything 90.00 is a deal.

The reason I even noticed it was a finn was because I went to look at it because it was the only non refinished 91/30 there, and when I looked it was finn so I couldn't turn it down now knowing it was a finn.

I also love the been there done that look.

vellnueve · Jul 29, 2008

You sure that stock is Russian?

m44 · Jul 30, 2008

vellnueve said:
You sure that stock is Russian?

I am pretty sure, it has no finger joints, and the cartouch is russian. But then again I might be wrong it wont be the first time [laugh2]

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vellnueve · Jul 30, 2008

Fair enough, it just looks like so many other Finn stocks I've seen, in terms of the wood itself.

SKS Ray · Jul 30, 2008

Russians used birch too, plus w/out finger joints, I'd say it looks original.

m44 · Aug 1, 2008

Milsurps 4 Me said:
Russians used birch too, plus w/out finger joints, I'd say it looks original.

I was hoping the expert would help clear this up (I was curious myself [wink]

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USMA-82 · Aug 1, 2008

I concur with Dr. Milsurps. The spliced stock was used by the Finns to combat the warping that occurred when using rifles that were constantly wet, and constantly freezing/thawing out.

Another telltale sign that you have a Russian vs. a Finn stock is the placement of the cross-bolt. If you look at most Russian stocks, the bolt is usually placed pretty hap-hazard at the end of the finger goove - usually a little low and a 1/4 inch or so short of the end of the groove.

The Finn rifles, on the other hand, almost ALWAYS have the cross-bolt centered, and at the very end of the finger groove - just something they were fussy about.

SKS Ray · Aug 1, 2008

USMA-82 said:
Another telltale sign that you have a Russian vs. a Finn stock is the placement of the cross-bolt. If you look at most Russian stocks, the bolt is usually placed pretty hap-hazard at the end of the finger goove - usually a little low and a 1/4 inch or so short of the end of the groove.

The Finn rifles, on the other hand, almost ALWAYS have the cross-bolt centered, and at the very end of the finger groove - just something they were fussy about.

Good one... rep point your way.

Beansie_Time · Aug 2, 2008

I will withhold from the scrivening for now.

Sorry for jumping off topic but I love the idea of someone using "scrivening" as a verb.

Hope to post pics of my own new Mosin in the next week or so. I haven't used my C&R in a few months and its itching for a purchase.

I got a Finn 91/30

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