Finnish Sako Mosin Nagant M39 7.62x54R 27” Bolt Action Rifle, 1942 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,025.00
LSB#: LSB251220TO036
Make: Sako
Model: M39
Serial Number: 229580
Year of Manufacture: 1942 / C&R
Caliber: 7.62x54R
Action Type: Bolt action, internal 5 round magazine
Markings: The receiver is marked “229580”. The barrel shank is marked with the Finnish “SA” property marking and the Sako marking with, “229580 / 1942”. The floor plate is marked “2007”. The bolt knob is marked “9580”. The right side of the stock has the Sako cartouche. There are small proofs throughout.
Barrel Length: 27”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with protective wings fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a sliding escalator assembly marked out to 10 and 20 on the underside.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This rifle has a two piece wood stock with a nose cap & cleaning rod cutout, barrel band, sling loop, barrel band, bayonet lug, through bolt, straight wrist, straight comb, and a steel buttplate. The stock has the signature finger jointed forend. There is light handling and storage wear. There are scratches and compression marks throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is defined. There is faint erosion in the bore. There is faint pitting in the grooves. There is light fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling and storage wear. There are scratches and thinning throughout. The blue finish has turned to a light patina throughout. There is light thinning on the magazine. There are light nicks and thinning on the buttplate. There is light operational wear. The markings are clear, the screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a M1939 bayonet in about Good Plus condition and leather sling in Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: The Finnish M39 Mosin Nagant rifle represents the final and most refined military development of the Mosin design used by Finland during the Second World War. After gaining independence from Russia, Finland inherited large numbers of Mosin Nagant rifles and began improving them to better suit Finnish military requirements. The M39 incorporated a heavier barrel, improved sights, and a redesigned stock that enhanced accuracy and handling in the harsh conditions of the Nordic battlefield. Many M39 rifles were built using earlier Russian receivers and were produced by Finnish manufacturers such as Sako. Chambered in 7.62x54R, the long serving Russian cartridge adopted in 1891, the M39 became known for its durability and excellent accuracy.
This example was produced by Sako in 1942 and bears the Finnish “SA” property mark on the barrel shank along with the Sako maker’s mark and matching serial numbers on major components. The rifle retains about 98 percent of its metal finish with light handling wear, scattered scratches, and areas of thinning on the magazine and buttplate. The two piece hardwood stock with the distinctive Finnish finger jointed forend shows light scratches and compression marks but remains free of cracks or chips, rating in Fine condition overall. The bore appears mostly bright with defined rifling along with faint erosion and light pitting, rating 6 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly and the rifle includes an M1939 bayonet and leather sling. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids! -N.P