[Doby]

I just received this Finn captured 91/30 from a member here. The manufacture date is 1939 and it is marked SA on the left side of the receiver. On the right is a 41 standing all by its lonesome. Is this by chance the year the Finns did their magic on it? Photos of the marks (and the rifle today when I was shooting it in the desert) are below.

I really like this one. It shot a literal one-hole group after spending about an hour cleaning the bore last night and again this morning. While the Finn version of Cosmoline is tough to get out, the results are sure worth it. What I thought was a kind of rough old WWII bore turned out to be actually a mirror inside. Sights were absolutely perfectly regulated and took zero adjustment for me to hit the bulls eye at 100 and when adjusted up to 200, to hit that as well. Lots of pine tar mix on it, and the previous owner kept it pristine.

Thanks again for all the help and inspiration you folks have given me.

Doby

 

[Ol' Relic]

The 41 mark is a continuation war mark found on many Finn captured Mosins. And I know what you mean about the petrified Finn grease in the bore.

 

[racerguy00]

One of the members here dug up archive papers showing the 41 signifies a Continuation War Capture IRC.

 

[Joop]

That stock is gorgeous, Doby!:thumbsup:

 

[Ol' Relic]

That stock is gorgeous, Doby!:thumbsup:

Yep.

 

[Doby]

It may be the prettiest one I have so far, but I have high hopes for some others that are on the way. Its accuracy rivals my best M39, and it may even be more accurate than my B barrel M1891 - which was my most accurate Mosin until now. It doesn't have the trigger that the other two have, but it was set up right in Finland.

This is from today. There was no wind, and nobody to distract me. About the perfect day of shooting. I had the "range" to myself and it was over 60 degrees and a slight haze so I could see the bull really well.

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[Denny]

Nice one Doby......'41 stamped and in a Pot Belly. Here is a link to some cool info on the '41 stamp. Denny


http://forums.gunboards.com/showthr...ark&highlight=finns+mark+weapons+capture+mark

 

[Doby]

Denny thanks very much for that link. It was a great read, and jarkko sure found a cool bit of information.
Kiitos!
Doby

 

[JAK~47]

That is very nice. The stock is gorgeous!

 

[Stopsign32v]

Amazing looking rifle! I sure do like it. :thumbsup:

 

[vtxmauser]

Awesome.

 

[Spaxspore]

Finnish replacement 91/30 pot belly stocks are usually stunning.. yours is no exception.

 

[curly1]

Great looking rifle and a great shooter.

 

[sparky236]

Some apparently stayed in the arsenal for the 41 and the PL mark in early 42. I have two 9130s with the 41, PL and SA.

 

[bones92]

Good looking rifle... And a bit familiar, too.

 

[Stopsign32v]

Some apparently stayed in the arsenal for the 41 and the PL mark in early 42. I have two 9130s with the 41, PL and SA.

I have one

 

[Titanium Hammer]

That is absolutely gorgeous! :grin::grin::thumbsup:

 

[Doby]

Good looking rifle... And a bit familiar, too.

I was keeping your privacy in tact, lol. Obviously I am VERY happy. If any of you guys ever get a chance to get one from bones92, jump on it immediately.

 

[armenjs]

Doby nice looker--you mean to say you had all the property to your self.☆

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[Doby]

Doby nice looker--you mean to say you had all the property to your self.☆

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