TNW M31 Finnish Suomi 9mm 16.75″ Semi-Auto Rifle w/ Drum and Box Mags
SOLD FOR: $1875
WOA#: WY230604BW007
Make: TNW, Finland
Model: M31 Suomi
Serial Number: H003921
Year of Manufacture: 1932-modern
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Straight Blowback
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “H003921”. The rear cap is marked “20878”. The barrel is marked “49900”. The barrel shroud is marked “51011” and has a proof mark near the front underneath. The side of the rear sight is marked “SUOMI Tikkakoski” with two upside-down triangles within circles on each side of the text. The other side of the rear sight is marked “PATENT 1932”. The drum magazine is marked “19661” with a circled triangle with T in the center and “44186 SA” with several proofs on the reverse side. The left side of the receiver is marked, “M31 SA 9×19 TNW INC. VERONICA, OR”.
Barrel Length: 16.75”
Sights / Optics: The rear sight is an adjustable sliding u-notch leaf sight marked “1-5”. The front sight is a blade dovetailed into the shroud near the muzzle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece wood with a metal buttplate and a sling swivel on the side with the original leather sling. The stock exhibits a little service wear and some dings and scratches from loose storage. The inletting still looks good. No notable cracks. The LOP measures 13.5” front the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. Overall the stock is in Fine Condition.
Magazine Quantity and Condition: 1x Original 71rd Suomi Drum Mag in Very Good condition. 3x 36rd original box mags with appropriate Finnish proofs and markings.
Type of Finish: Parkerized, Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. No major erosion present, no deep pitting.
Overall Condition: The stock shows minimal wear and impression marks. The surface of the metal retains about 95% of its original finish. The leather sling has no noticeable memory. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with one drum magazine, three box magazines, and its attached sling. All accessories are in Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: Finland began its great history of creating the world’s most high quality and innovative firearms with the Suomi – crafted masterfully by the great Aimo Johannes Lahti who is arguably the greatest firearms innovator in history. They even named a city after him. His firearms ingenuity and craftsmanship sent ripples through the world of firearms and we owe a great deal of the amazing systems we have in our weapons to the M31. TNW who specialize in bringing oldies back to life in all their glory has made a new semi-auto receiver for the M31 which resulted in this wonderful authentic and legal shooting experience for anyone who wishes they could have lived 100 years ago to shoot one. Claim this M31 and possess for yourself one of the greatest firearms in all of history and with the 4 original magazines this rifle comes with, you’ll be the coolest guy at any firing range. These are no longer in production and hard to find so don’t miss out on this opportunity! Happy Bidding!