After the helpful info I got in the other thread I had posted about the 91/59, I looked for another Mosin Nagant. Today I found a Finn M39 in outstanding condition, also on consignment. It had a tag on it from the former owner stating it was built by Sako, with a Sako barrel on a Russian non-marked receiver. The receiver has a serial number and a date of 1970 on it. (Don't have any idea why 1970...) It was $250. (This was twice what I paid for the carbine, but it was in such good condition. Maybe I paid too much - I don't know.)
Anyway, the stock and rifle is in super condition and the bore looks great. The former owner stated with his handloads (not mil-surp ammo), he could hit the 10-ring at 600 yards.
Now, I don't know if a bit of what he wrote is true or not, but the gun sure looks good. The barrel is fairly thick, has protective wings on the front sight and the trigger is surprisingly light. The sights - especially the rear sight, seem very well machined for a military rifle. Better than the 91/59 I got the other day.
Is there a way I can verify the details of this gun? I'll post more details, numbers, etc., tomorrow, after I look at the gun again (it's late and I'm tired).
Thanks for any help,
Steve
Anyway, the stock and rifle is in super condition and the bore looks great. The former owner stated with his handloads (not mil-surp ammo), he could hit the 10-ring at 600 yards.
Now, I don't know if a bit of what he wrote is true or not, but the gun sure looks good. The barrel is fairly thick, has protective wings on the front sight and the trigger is surprisingly light. The sights - especially the rear sight, seem very well machined for a military rifle. Better than the 91/59 I got the other day.
Is there a way I can verify the details of this gun? I'll post more details, numbers, etc., tomorrow, after I look at the gun again (it's late and I'm tired).
Thanks for any help,
Steve