Finnish Sako Mosin Nagant M39 7.62x54R 27” Bolt Action Rifle, 1944 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,125.00
LSB#: LSB251220TO053
Make: Sako
Model: M39
Serial Number: 252262
Year of Manufacture: 1944 / C&R
Caliber: 7.62x54R
Action Type: Bolt action, internal 5 round magazine
Markings: The receiver is marked “252262”. The barrel shank is marked with the Finnish “SA” property marking and the Sako marking with, “252262 / 1944”. The floor plate is marked “1296”. The bolt knob is marked “2262”. 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. The attached scope is drilled and screwed into the top of the receiver. The scope is a VP.OBR N55771 scope. Please see a certified gunsmith to verify the screw holes before firing.
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 is the typical toe crack repair. There are repair dowels on both sides of the forend and wrist. The LOP measures 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is defined. There is light 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 96% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling and storage wear. There are scratches and thinning throughout. There is light operational wear. 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. The markings are clear, the screw heads range from sharp to tooled with serviceable slots. 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 culmination of Finland’s refinement of the Mosin rifle design during the Second World War. After gaining independence from Russia, Finland inherited large numbers of Mosin rifles and gradually improved them to better meet Finnish military requirements. The M39 incorporated a heavier barrel, improved sights, and a redesigned stock that enhanced accuracy and durability in harsh conditions. Produced by firms such as Sako, these rifles were chambered in 7.62x54R, the long serving Russian cartridge adopted in 1891 that continued to see widespread military use well into the twentieth century.
This example was produced by Sako in 1944 and bears the Finnish “SA” property mark on the barrel shank along with the Sako maker’s mark. The rifle retains about 96 percent of its metal finish with light operational wear, scattered scratches, and areas of thinning along the magazine and buttplate. The two piece hardwood stock with the characteristic Finnish finger jointed forend shows handling wear including scratches, compression marks, a repaired toe crack, and dowel repairs at the wrist and forend, though it remains structurally sound overall. The bore appears mostly bright with defined rifling along with light erosion and faint pitting in the grooves, rating 6 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The rifle has been fitted with a VP.OBR scope mounted to the top of the receiver and the mount holes should be inspected by a qualified gunsmith prior to firing. The rifle includes an M1939 bayonet and leather sling. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids! -N.P