Went to a gun store today that carries usually over priced mil-surps and as I walked in I noticed the distinct muzzle of a 1891 sticking up. A quick look revealed it to be a finn captured with a finn stock and sling hangers. Stock was in great shape but 95 percent of the blue was missing. Appears to have the original sights etc. What confusd me was the receiver markings or mainly lack there of. Receiver was blank except for a tiny SA in box three serial number sets two of which were lined out, two large S that appeared to be part of the serial numbers? Finally by it's lonesome was some type of eagle stamp in the center of the top receiver flat but I am not sure it was Russian. Anything odd about the rifle that would make it unusual? Given that it is an intact decent 1891 that I can get most likely get for 125-130.00 OTD I think I am going back tomorrow and put her in layaway. Sorry to pester with what is what I believe are routine questions but I walked away from Mosins a while back and cannot get to my Mosin collector's book or either of my 1905/06 Finn captures to check the Eagle mark. I know some 1891s were "sanitized" but I thought this was when they were remanufactured/rebuilt into entirely new rifles like the m39. Again no where the mosin man most people here are but the basically sanitized receiver and lined out serials threw me for a loop as I don't ever recall seeing one on a 1891. Again any and all help is most appreciated.
Finn M1891 for 149.00 but have questions
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None of your business.
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Go back & get the rifle!
When the M91 is a Finnish rework, buy now, & research later.
You can always sell the rifle later if it is not what you want, but you will only experience remorse if you let it slip away.
Just the thoughts of a Finnish Mosin addict........
When the M91 is a Finnish rework, buy now, & research later.
You can always sell the rifle later if it is not what you want, but you will only experience remorse if you let it slip away.
Just the thoughts of a Finnish Mosin addict........
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+1 on going back to get it. Heck I'd buy the stock for $100 with the handguard and barrel bands
The serial numbers with an "S" on them are probably Civil Guard district numbers, which are very desirable. There are charts/maps that you can look up and find out what part of Finland the rifle was issued to. The numbers run from zero to around 150,000 so you will most likely see "SXXXX" or "S1XXXX" when looking at civil guard numbers. Buy it!!
The serial numbers with an "S" on them are probably Civil Guard district numbers, which are very desirable. There are charts/maps that you can look up and find out what part of Finland the rifle was issued to. The numbers run from zero to around 150,000 so you will most likely see "SXXXX" or "S1XXXX" when looking at civil guard numbers. Buy it!!
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Buy it now!
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So am I buying it because it is just a good deal on a complete Finn 1891 which I thought from the start or because of the markings or lack there of or all the above. I wish I had went ahead and bought it but given the lack of finnish no pun intended and the scrubbed receiver I was a bit worried it was not worth anything give this places usual high prices. IE 750.00 for a DCM rack grade m1917 or 350.00 for a Russian SKS sans bayo. I bought a mint one last year all matching missing unfortunately the mag for 175.00. About once or twice a year I find something decent or a flat out good deal. I guess my luck is shot for the year. Thanks for the input as always.
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