[bones92]

I've had a few M27s over the years, but I think this one may be about as original and as-issued as I've personally handled. Note the stock made from a M91 stock, minus any trace of a rear sling slot. Plus, there is a trace of a DeustchesReich stamp on the buttstock.

"F" and "D" marked barrel shank, winged bolt connector, early front band configuration, bicycle/ski-troop front sling swivel, and it doesn't seem to have been refinished after the Continuation War.

Just a nice, original piece. Thanks to a fellow member locally on the chance to swap for this.

Can't tell what the tang date might have been... looks partially scrubbed.

 

[Flyin Brian]

Nice M27. Have you looked under the butt plate for a stock date?

 

[USMCsean]

That is a home run Earl!

 

[bones92]

I did look under the buttplate. All I could make out was a "V".

Amazingly enough, this is the first M27 with the early type front band that I've actually owned (out of at least a dozen that I've found over the years). Not that I've been looking for one, as the reinforced design is just as proper.

It seems to be an accurate representation of an "as-issued" M27, being at the end of the window when the narrow modified M91 stocks and early bands were used.

 

[quark]

Nice one. Not to far from being a m27 RV serial number wise.

 

[themosinator]

That's a really nice m27, Earl!!...a true, down-n-dirty warhorse lookin' Finn!!!...mine is a total mixmaster, Finn refurb'd, then mildly Bubba-finished...

...I like yours much better!!!... :thumbsup:

 

[finloq]

Wow. I will trade all my Star Wars figures for that!

 

[martin08]

Looks like a Tula hammer on the tang. I have a similar mark on an undated tang on a crudely machined receiver from a 1921 Dragoon.

Nice old gun, Bones.

 

[BB91]

Great rifle bones92, I'd be proud of it too.

 

[wrench]

Super rifle, Bones! I really like that war dog look, and nice early features, too.

 

[Lancebear]

Really fine Bones, looks like you wrote, used and not reworked. Nice stock and matching handguard. Many handguards have been replaced and are bright. No matter, a good M27 War Club is a fine rifle.

LB

 

[clayshooter2]

Wow. I will trade all my Star Wars figures for that!

Not the Boba Fett with the original rocket pack?

 

[Pahtu]

Downright snappy M27!

Pahtu.

 

[finloq]

Not the Boba Fett with the original rocket pack?

I don't really have any Star Wars figures. I do have the complete Young Frankenstein action figure set though!!!

 

[CH]

Looks good to me!

What does the bolt body and connector numbering look like? Is it just me or does the rear barrel band have "rounded" edges, the mid-late m/28-30 style?

 

[bones92]

CH, a couple more photos I have handy. I totally forgot to check the serial on the connector, but sure enough, it's matching.

 

[CH]

Earl, very nice, WOW actually! That rifle has a good collection of desireable features for sure...

 

[bones92]

Dredging up an old thread. I never really thought about it before, but where do the unmodified (i.e. original config) M27s fall out in rarity among M27 variants?

I only ask because I've managed 2 or 3 VKT M27s over the years, but I can't think of any other original config M27s that I've seen in person.

 

[sparky236]

Dredging up an old thread. I never really thought about it before, but where do the unmodified (i.e. original config) M27s fall out in rarity among M27 variants?

I only ask because I've managed 2 or 3 VKT M27s over the years, but I can't think of any other original config M27s that I've seen in person.

Agreed - the un-messed with, non-upgraded guns are tough tough tough! Serialed bolt connector, no SA or D. Hens teeth.

 

[CH]

My neighbour has an early m/27 in condition to die for. No upgrades, SA or D. Stock lacquer finish is almost completely there. The only con I noticed is that the barrel has been shortened from the rear, no date can be read. However, this was probably done before WW2, no dents or fresh shiny bubba marks from this can be seen.

That's pretty much the only good one I've handled. Well, I actually saw a war booty once in similar shape but the bolt was from m/91 Dragoon. I passed the gun but years have shown how darn stupid move that was!!!!