[ricknoon]

This is for anyone who is thinking about buying a M39....

My M39 is a post-WW2 non-Russian rifle so it usually takes the backseat to my other rifles despite the fact that it's my most accurate and go-to hunting rifle. But last night I decided to take it apart and when I did I was reminded how well built and quality this rifle really is. If I could only have one rifle - this would be it.

Maybe it's time to show a little more appreciation to these fine Finns. Post pics if you have them.

 

[trainsktg]

Your Finn looks very nice . I've got one, plus another on the way. They're great rifles. No pics to post, though, 'cause I'm not at home currently.

Keith

 

[Vaarok]

 

[Acutus]

Here's mine. Bad pic I'll get a better one at the range 2mro.

 

[trainsktg]

That tiger striping looks fantastic Vaarok . The antique Tula that's currently en route looks similar...maybe a little blonder. The arctic birch sure makes for some pretty rifles. What's the Finnish equivalent of 'Hoo-ah' ?

Keith

 

[CH]

Straight as an arrow. 1941 Sako sn. 200122.

 

[wee]

Great rifles you have guys, very nice.

This one is mine with current post war arsenal stock. Sako 1942 with no SA or Sk.Y markings. On top of the rifle I have the original, flawless war time arctic birch stock.

And the bayonet:

This one is one of the best five shot groups from the last summer. Shot with Barnaul (same as Brown bear in North America) 185gr FMJBT ammo:

 

[wee]

Straight as an arrow. 1941 Sako sn. 200122.

That's excellent. An early one.

 

[toolie]

A couple that I have picked up over the years.

 

[idaho]

A few 39's, 28's, 28/30's and a '27.

 

[daveccarlson]

Only one I've got!

1942 B barrel 7,62 KIV 39

That group was at 100m (110yds) in the rain, first range visit with the rifle:

Here it is with my other M-N rifles (USSR, Finland, Hungary) :

They are awesome rifles. Best M-N. Ever.

 

[Wolfsburg1]

 

[JIMMY C]

A few of mine.

 

[archie360]

one of my prettier ones.

 

[Ken in Iowa]

This SkY is kinda shy.

 

[rocker98]

My first Finn...
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And, just for the heck of it...
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Looks like I need a new Finn family pic!...
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[Vaarok]

Sad thing is Dolk's gonna blow us all outta the water when he sees this thread.

 

[ctreser]

Here's my small collection. M28/30, M39 VKT, M39 Sako and M39 B Barrel.

 

[Palimino Stripe]

Woohoo! Finally a thread that I can really participate in ...

My first M39- a 1941 VKT:

A 1942 VKT:

A 1944 Sako with quite a few stories to tell :

A 1968:

My 1945 Sako:

And a few group photos:

Oddly enough, I lack good pics of the handfull of others I have...

-Palimino

 

[dolk]

1943 Sako, 1915 Tula Receiver, Sako war time pistol grip stock
1941 Sako, Puolustuslaitos marked, straight stock, 1894 Chatterault Receiver
1943 SK.Y 1919 Tula Receiver , SKY 43 wartime stock, made by Sako
1941 Sako, Puolustuslaitos marked, 1889 Sestroryetsk Receiver, Sako war time pistol grip stock
1941 Sako, Puolustuslaitos marked, Straight Stock, 1899 Tula Receiver
1942 VKT (Valmet), War time stock, 1894 Chatterault receiver