Finnish M39 Mosin Nagant - hickok45

DennisCA · November 20, 2015, 11:33 AM

For all of you Finn M39 lovers - hickok45 has a video (youtube) up on the M39!

Def worth checking out!

gyvel · November 21, 2015, 03:17 AM

Drive by.

DennisCA · November 21, 2015, 10:39 PM

NOT A DRIVE-BY!

I found that video and thought other people might want to view it

gyvel · November 22, 2015, 12:45 AM

OK, sorry...

Doc Hoy · November 22, 2015, 09:52 AM

Swear and Send back (Sears and Roebuck) was marketing two versions of the M39 from Finland. One was in the untouched rifle version for 14.95 plus shipping. The other was in a "sporterized" configuration which was the rifle with the front of the stock hacked off. (19.95 plus shipping).

I bought one plus some surplus ammunition. The spent cartridge expanded in the chamber to the point where I had to drive the case out with the cleaning rod. (Trapdoor Springfield in the 1880s?)

Rifle was stolen during a household move

Doc Hoy · November 22, 2015, 09:58 AM

The the rifle was marketed with the name "Fin Cub" or "Finn Cub". (Can't recall which.)

Gunplummer · November 22, 2015, 10:54 AM

That sounds like the one I bought when I was a kid, but I cannot remember who I ordered it from. It probably was not Sears because I don't remember the ammo being available. I seem to remember it was in the back of an NRA magazine. I could be wrong, all kinds of magazines had mail order guns for sale back then. I put it in with some other auction guns about 6-8 years ago and it went for almost $400.

Doc Hoy · November 22, 2015, 12:07 PM

Tired of having to clear the case with a cleaning rod every other shot.

It was fun though.

Surp · November 22, 2015, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gyvel

Drive by.

OK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19IhGt5HLhI

Doc Hoy · November 22, 2015, 05:33 PM

Outstanding video

Model12Win · November 22, 2015, 10:26 PM

Without a doubt the finest bolt action rifle of WW2.

While the standard Russian Mosins were pretty plain and frankly rough, the Finn M39s were tremendously better made and accurate to the extreme. Easily the pinnacle of bolt action design. Great rifles, and worth a dozen Ruskie M91/30s.

tobnpr · November 25, 2015, 10:37 AM

You need to have one in your hands to appreciate it.
Comparing it to a 91/30 is like, well, comparing a K-31 to a 91/30.

The 91/30 and the M39 share a common bolt and receiver- but that's it...

November 20, 2015, 11:33 AM	#1
DennisCA Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2012 Location: Union City CA (a.k.a. Poople's Republik of CA) Posts: 451	Finnish M39 Mosin Nagant - hickok45 For all of you Finn M39 lovers - hickok45 has a video (youtube) up on the M39! Def worth checking out!

November 21, 2015, 03:17 AM	#2
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	Drive by. __________________ As always, YMMV. __________________________________________ MIIAA SIFE

November 21, 2015, 10:39 PM	#3
DennisCA Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2012 Location: Union City CA (a.k.a. Poople's Republik of CA) Posts: 451	Not a drive-by! NOT A DRIVE-BY! I found that video and thought other people might want to view it

November 22, 2015, 12:45 AM	#4
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	OK, sorry... __________________ As always, YMMV. __________________________________________ MIIAA SIFE

November 22, 2015, 09:52 AM	#5
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	In 1965 or there abouts.... Swear and Send back (Sears and Roebuck) was marketing two versions of the M39 from Finland. One was in the untouched rifle version for 14.95 plus shipping. The other was in a "sporterized" configuration which was the rifle with the front of the stock hacked off. (19.95 plus shipping). I bought one plus some surplus ammunition. The spent cartridge expanded in the chamber to the point where I had to drive the case out with the cleaning rod. (Trapdoor Springfield in the 1880s?) Rifle was stolen during a household move __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

November 22, 2015, 09:58 AM	#6
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	I might add..... The the rifle was marketed with the name "Fin Cub" or "Finn Cub". (Can't recall which.) __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

November 22, 2015, 10:54 AM	#7
Gunplummer Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2010 Location: South East Pa. Posts: 3,364	That sounds like the one I bought when I was a kid, but I cannot remember who I ordered it from. It probably was not Sears because I don't remember the ammo being available. I seem to remember it was in the back of an NRA magazine. I could be wrong, all kinds of magazines had mail order guns for sale back then. I put it in with some other auction guns about 6-8 years ago and it went for almost $400.

November 22, 2015, 12:07 PM	#8
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	I never shot mine very much.... Tired of having to clear the case with a cleaning rod every other shot. It was fun though. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

November 22, 2015, 05:33 PM	#10
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Typical Outstanding video __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

November 22, 2015, 10:26 PM	#11
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Without a doubt the finest bolt action rifle of WW2. While the standard Russian Mosins were pretty plain and frankly rough, the Finn M39s were tremendously better made and accurate to the extreme. Easily the pinnacle of bolt action design. Great rifles, and worth a dozen Ruskie M91/30s.

November 25, 2015, 10:37 AM	#12
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	You need to have one in your hands to appreciate it. Comparing it to a 91/30 is like, well, comparing a K-31 to a 91/30. The 91/30 and the M39 share a common bolt and receiver- but that's it... __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com