Guns International #: 101609019
Seller's Inventory #: SY524
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Guns International #: 101609019
Category - Military Rifles - Non-US
- Military Arms
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Seller: gunresearcher
Member Since: 1/16/16
First Name: Edward
Last Name: Martinez
State:
Oregon
Zip: 97530
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 730-4482
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 23
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Money Order Certified Check
Finnish Civil Guard Mosin
Suojeluskuntain Yliesikunta "SY" M 28 M28
"SKYTROOPER"
7.62 x 54R
7.62x54R
Rare
Description: Up for your consideration is a Finnish Civil Guard (Suojeluskuntain Yliesikunta) M28 “Ski Tropper” These are the rarest of the Finnish Mosin variants with only 6000 manufactured and the most sought after by collectors. The stock is a modified M91 stock and exhibits the dowel behind the front sling slot. The forearm cap exhibits common cracks on forearms and these forearms are often have loose in the fit in the nose cap. This is common in M28, M28/30, and M27 consequently a thin maple veneer has been placed on the front of the forearm where it meets the nose cap and placed on the underside. The nose cap is two pieces with two front screws (screws no longer present) This is correct first variation nos-cap Also, the is a slight bevel immediately behind the front nose cap. The finger grove on the right often has a STV mark this rifle does not. The buttstock exhibits two sling slots with as found dog collar. The two sling slots are the rarest feature of any Finnish Mosin. Only 6000 were made and this feature makes this rifle a true “Ski Trooper”. The butt plate is blued and has the numbers “56” and 4 on the butt-plate both are rack numbers. A non-matching serial number and an “F and “K” most likely inspection marks. There is an age crack on the stock behind the tang. The barrel and hex reliever have 90% of a thinning blue finish. The barrel shank exhibits Finnish Civil Guard Mark “SY” (Suojeluskuntain Yliesikunta) The “SA” Army Acceptance Mark is present on the top front of the barrel shank. A “R” with an arrow through it is present. Also, the serial number has the “open dot” in front of the serial number this means this was an early barrel assembled at a later time. The right side of the barrel exhibits a district inspection mark <-(KE)-> "Kosti Eakola" and a serial number just above the wood line that has been crossed out meaning it was sent to different districts. The underside of the barrel shank is dated [28] and the stamp Schweizerische Industrie-Gessellschaft is present. The rear sight is a Russian Konovalov style sight with a Finish numbering system. The rear sight leaf is held on by two screws which correct for a M 28. The rear barrel band is correct. The front sight has the protective “Ear” with front screw in the dovetailed blade. This one has been replaced and the screw hot fit. The bore rates as excellent. Forced match on the bolt, the magazine is non-matching The M 28 was the rifle that the great Simo Häyhä used. This a collectors dream. A very rear rifle and an even more rare opportunity to add a great rifle to your collection. SOLD |
Guns International #: 101609019
Seller's Inventory #: SY524
Guns International #: 101609019
Seller's Inventory #: SY524