[Clyde from Carolina]

What would it be?

Let me explain...

After pretty much getting out of the Mosin business due to other interests and a limited bank account, I've been having second thoughts. ( I say pretty much got out of the Mosin business because after a collector friend counselled me and I thought about it I kept one good PU sniper- I'm not completely crazy! )

Today I was reading about the Winter War and missing at least one Finn for the collection. I gave away my last good M39 to a dear friend and find myself "Finnless" so to speak. I would like to get at least one, but don't want to slide too far down the slippery slope. I never had a 28/30 or one of the classic earlier rifles, so I am thinking one of those might scratch the itch and be enough out of the run of the mill to make it a keeper.

What Finn says "Finnish Mosin" to YOU the most and brings the biggest smile to your face? I am talking models, but I realize we all have our favorite shooters, etc.

Thanks for your considered opinions.

 

[AlamoCity]

When I think of Finn's, I think of M39's. But having said that, the M91 is the heart and soul of Finn mosins, so you could pick up one of those without spending a fortune.

But like I said, me, I'd keep an M39 if I could have one.

T

 

[Marks_spas_12]

I have a soft spot for the 27's myself. Occasionally you can get lucky with those.

 

[Spetznatz]

It's pretty easy for me since the only Finns I have are M39's.

 

[gun_nut_73]

Tough call, but probably whichever was the best shooter.

 

[Pahtu]

This one just reeks nifty.....

 

[Bama]

If I Could Only Keep One Finnish Mosin...I would be severely distressed! LOL

The best-est with the most-est one I ever had was a double sling-slot M28 that I sold in a state of financial distress. But it was to my good friend degan to whom I introduced (or cursed) c&R militaria so I still consider it in the family.

Of the ones in my cabinet, has to be the Finn'd Rem M91 that fellow gunboarder doyletoo put me on.

 

[GregCandR]

a M28/30

 

[zampilot]

An m/28, m/27 or m/91-24. My m/27's have always been the best shooters though.

 

[7.62x54r]

M28.

 

[BeSwift]

M-28 or M28/30 would fit the bill nicely. Not as common as the M-39 or M-91. My 02. BeSwift

 

[Vulch]

I collect the Soviet Mosin-Nagants, but DID have quite a few Finn reworks.

Out of all I had, only 2 stand out in my memory as keepers: my former M27, and a lovely capture M91/30 (not reworked or restocked, just SA marked, and battle scarred to prove it).

I had M39's, but they never truly "cut" it for me.

 

[mjmd]

probably does not qualify

i own a couple of 39's and a 91 but when i look at the tula 91'30 side mount pem captured in 41, its' nooks and crannys just reek history....to me it is as muchabout provenance as rarity, engineering,design and addiiction.

 

[Tiledude]

Only one...Sophie's Choice

I can't even imagine having only one Nagant! What about one from each country?

If so it would be my M-28 with double sling slots.

This rifle has the Winter War historical background and is a very good shooter.

Tiledude

 

[bones92]

For me, my "B" barrel M91, because it was my first Mosin and was picked out by my late father-in-law.

Clyde, drop me an email. Might know of something you would like.

 

[Ihatemacs]

I would keep one of my dual slot ski M28's. It would be a tough choice though. One is really early and all original the other has an adjustable rear sight. Hmm, can't I keep two?

 

[singleshotcajun]

I'd have to flip a coin over my 42 Sako M39 ,it's my best shooting m-39. The other would be my Remington M-91 Finnish reworked. The rem was my first Mosin, bought in 95 and while it is by far not my best shooting rifle it is my most prized.

 

[Poot]

Tie between my one and only M28 and my Finned N.E.W. with American, Imperial Russian, German and Finnish provenance, and an early style 'PM' mark.
Poot

 

[MTS2]

Must learn to read before posting.

Now, since Finns are the subject at hand, it would be my M-39 SkY.

 

[Hillbilly]

My 42' Sako M39 wins hands down.