WWII Sako Finnish M39 1939 Mosin Nagant 7.62x54R Hex Bolt Rifle, 1942 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1135
LSB#: 210713ME16
Make: Sako, Riihimaki Factory
Model: Jalkavakikivaari M39, Ukko-Pekka
Serial#: 224005
Year of Manufacture: 1942, C&R
Caliber/Gauge: 7.62x54mmR
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with 5 round Fixed Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel shank is marked with a faded proof, a Sako factory mark, the serial number “224005” and “1942”. The left side of the shank is marked with a Sako post-1934 high-pressure proof mark and the Suomen Armeija (Finnish Army) “SA” proof mark. The right side of the Octagonal receiver is marked with the importer’s serial number “224005”. The top of the octagonal receiver has had the original Russian/Soviet proof removed leaving a shallow divot. The Bolt has had its original serial number “71332” crossed out, a new serial number was added to the bolt’s handle knob “4005”. A series of Cyrrilc markings, romanized here, remain on the bolt including an “S”, “F”, “CCT”, “F”, “3” and “1” on the right side and a pre-1928 Soviet-era Tula hammer on the top. The top of the front sight is marked “74”. The right side of the butt has a Sako marking and stock maker’s mark with an “S”. The bottom of the magazine is marked with a crossed out Soviet/Russian serial number “89865” and the Finnish serial number “4005”, the front tang of the magazine is marked with a Tula Arsenal hammer. The buttplate has an “A” in a box. The bottom of the barrel is marked with the importer’s markings “7.62×54” and “M-39 FINLAND TG KNOX TN”.
Barrel Length: 27”, Round barrel with Hexagonal receiver
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed between two protective ears. The rear sight is a tangent leaf rear sight with U notch which is marked “1.5”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “8”, and “10” on the front and “12”, “14”, “16”, “18” and “20” on the bottom which can be adjusted when the sight is raised while the left side of the rear sight is marked “8”, “6”, “4”, “3”, and “2”.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The hardwood stock features a forend which has a barrel band, grip, cleaning rod slot and cap with bayonet lug while the buttstock has slightly curved comb, semi-pistol grip, finger grooves, through bolt and metal buttplate. Also included are three sling swivels with one on the bottom of the buttstock, one on the left side of the barrel band and the other one on the bottom of the barrel band while there is a sling bar on the left side of the butt. Please note that no sling is included with the rifle. The stock has some handling wear including minor scratches and nicks but it lacks any notable defects. The LOP is 13.5” from the trigger to the rear end of the buttplate. The buttplate has some scratches and minor patches of oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original to Finnish Build
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. The rifling is sharp. There is some erosion in the bore mostly in the grooves.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. It has some handling wear including scratches and nicks. Notably, the leading edges have lost their finish. Although a few proof marks have faded, the markings remain mostly clear. The screwheads remain serviceable. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The safety works correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: There is a cleaning rod for the rifle which is inserted into the forend of the stock.
Our Assessment: This Sako Jalkavakikivaari M39 is a bolt-action rifle with fixed magazine that takes 7.62x54mmR rounds. The rifle is an example of the unique craftsmanship that defined WWII-era Finnish weapons. This particular rifle was manufactured by Sako and includes a Finnish made stock but the bolt, magazine and several other components are cannibalized from captured Soviet equipment. The rifle was nicknamed Ukko-Pekka (old-man Pekka) after Finnish President Pehr Evind “Pekka” Svinhufvud who was a key figure in the country’s independence movement following the collapse of the Russian Empire. The heavily modified Mosin Nagant designated M39 is a rifle that served the Finnish military well during the Winter War and Continuation War with the Soviet Union during WWII. The M39 remained in service as a training rifle for the Finnish military following the end of WWII. This rifle is a masterfully crafted Mosin Nagant that you do not want to miss out on.