Just snagged a Finned Remington M91... need help

Miami_JBT · May 30, 2013, 03:25 PM

Just bought what appears to be a Finn Remington M91. The receiver has a "D" stamping on the side, no [SA] box, and it has a SS also on the side. I believe that the barrel is original since it's shank has the Remington Armory markings on it. Also the stock has a blank stock disc on the butt. It's missing the cleaning rod. Any clue where I can purchase one?

Pics soon...

Paid $200.00 for it. If I remember correctly the SS number means Civil Guard district and the "D"stamp means its been rated to shoot Soviet made ammo.

**4V50 Gary** · May 30, 2013, 07:19 PM

I not aware of Remington making the 91/30 for the Finns. Could it be that the Finns captured some Rooskie equipment? Alternatively, I think Finland was under Russia before the Revolution (the first one that threw out the Czar and not the Red one that killed the Czar). If so, then it would have been a Russian contract 91/30 that was supplied to Finland.

Insights from others appreciated.

Miami_JBT · May 30, 2013, 10:50 PM

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I not aware of Remington making the 91/30 for the Finns. Could it be that the Finns captured some Rooskie equipment? Alternatively, I think Finland was under Russia before the Revolution (the first one that threw out the Czar and not the Red one that killed the Czar). If so, then it would have been a Russian contract 91/30 that was supplied to Finland.

Insights from others appreciated.

Remington and Westinghouse were contracted in WWI to produce M1891 Mosin Nagants for the Russian Imperial Army. The M1891/30 was made by the Soviets starting 1930.

Finland issued and continued to make M91 Rifles after they broke free from Russia. This rifle is a Model 1891.

Miami_JBT · May 30, 2013, 11:36 PM

Civil Guard Number is SS44586; which my research leads me to believe that it was assigned to the South-West Häme Civil Guard District which became part of the 5. Division (Tavastian Division or Lynx Division) during the Continuation War.

The following markings are on the barrel shank.

SS Civil Guard District Number on right side of shank
"D"stamping just to the right of the "No" stamping above serial number
(K) stamping on right side of shank
(II) stamping on left side of shank
Standard Remington Armory stamping
Royal Double Headed Eagle with "II" below the claws

MikeG · June 1, 2013, 10:33 PM

Liberty Tree Collectors has M91 cleaning rods.

https://www.libertytreecollectors.co...&idcategory=17

May 30, 2013, 03:25 PM	#1
Miami_JBT Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2009 Location: Miami-Dade County FL Posts: 191	Just snagged a Finned Remington M91... need help Just bought what appears to be a Finn Remington M91. The receiver has a "D" stamping on the side, no [SA] box, and it has a SS also on the side. I believe that the barrel is original since it's shank has the Remington Armory markings on it. Also the stock has a blank stock disc on the butt. It's missing the cleaning rod. Any clue where I can purchase one? Pics soon... Paid $200.00 for it. If I remember correctly the SS number means Civil Guard district and the "D"stamp means its been rated to shoot Soviet made ammo. __________________ FL GOA State Director

May 30, 2013, 07:19 PM	#2
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	I not aware of Remington making the 91/30 for the Finns. Could it be that the Finns captured some Rooskie equipment? Alternatively, I think Finland was under Russia before the Revolution (the first one that threw out the Czar and not the Red one that killed the Czar). If so, then it would have been a Russian contract 91/30 that was supplied to Finland. Insights from others appreciated. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

May 30, 2013, 11:36 PM	#4
Miami_JBT Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2009 Location: Miami-Dade County FL Posts: 191	Civil Guard Number is SS44586; which my research leads me to believe that it was assigned to the South-West Häme Civil Guard District which became part of the 5. Division (Tavastian Division or Lynx Division) during the Continuation War. The following markings are on the barrel shank. SS Civil Guard District Number on right side of shank "D"stamping just to the right of the "No" stamping above serial number (K) stamping on right side of shank (II) stamping on left side of shank Standard Remington Armory stamping Royal Double Headed Eagle with "II" below the claws __________________ FL GOA State Director

June 1, 2013, 10:33 PM	#5
MikeG Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2002 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 256	Liberty Tree Collectors has M91 cleaning rods. https://www.libertytreecollectors.co...&idcategory=17