Finnish M-39 and Spanish FR-8

[selector67]

Hey guys, just added an M-39 and an FR-8 to my mil-surp collection, they are both in great condition, the mosin came with a bayonet, but from what I have gathered the M-39 bayonets are rare, and the pics I have seen they are only half the size of this one, the blade measures 16 inches, I tried to fit it to my Finnish M-27 but it would not fit, just wanted to know if any of you seen a Finnish bayonet like this one.

 

[Cosmoline]

Most of the Finn bayonets are reproductions. Not many survived the war and the Finns weren't big fans of them. What markings are on that one?

 

[selector67]

Ya, the repos have a blueing to it, so you can spot them out easily, the only markings I could make out was the word Artillery or Artillria with a coat of arms underneath that I cant quite make out

 

[MikeJackmin]

That looks like a K-31 bayonet:

https://www.apexgunparts.com/images/Bayonets/Swiss K31 Bayonet and Scabbard.jpg

As Cosmoline said, there are very, very few original M-39 bayos around. There were a few repros made but even they are scarce.

 

[selector67]

I got a K-31, I will check to see if it fits

 

[selector67]

Nope, it does not fit

 

[offthepaper]

I agree.
Looks like a K31 bayo.

 

[selector67]

I tried it on a K-31 but it does not fit

 

[mokin]

You had me at M-39. When I clicked on the thread I saw the picture and thought "Whoa! A bayonet too!" After reading the posts I figure I got nothing to add. But I do love my M-39. It is one of the most accurate surplus rifles I have.

 

[ball3006]

Nice score. I have both and they are great rifles. If that is a real Finn bayonet, it is worth more than the rifle.....chris3

 

[selector67]

I do believe my M-39 will give my K-31 some good competition

 

[selector67]

I paid $336 for the rifle and bayonet

 

[caribou]

Looks like the bayonette is Mauseresh.....

Finns ran light and didnt like or much use the bayonette, so most were ditched or turned in as extra, even though it was reduced in length to a handier size than most all European bayonetts. They brought their own utility type knifes, 'Pukkas' from home and used those. I think they issed a type of Pukka to the troops anyway.

regardless the Rifle is FINE

 

[The Teacher]

It's a Spanish bayonet

 

[selector67]

Spanish bayonets fit on Finnish M-39?

 

[The Teacher]

Can you provide a better photo of the bayonet and markings? If it says something like artilleria and is almost 16", then it is most likely a Spanish M1913.

 

[The Teacher]

The M1913 bayonet is designed for the Spanish M1916 mauser-style rifle, so it could very possibly fit on an M39.

 

[selector67]

Thanks for the info Teacher, you are probably right, I figured it might be spanish with Artilleria on it but was not sure, but at least the bayonet fits

 

[The Teacher]

No problem. I'm glad it fits. It's a very nice bayonet and good looking rifle!

 

[dcarch]

That FR-8 is a remarkable looking rifle too. How's it been working out for ya?

 

[meanmrmustard]

I do believe my M-39 will give my K-31 some good competition

How's that when you're selling it to me!

 

[selector67]

I have not took it out and shot it yet, but I will