1936 SAKO Finnish M28/30 Civil Guard Mosin-Nagant SK.Y SA Rifle

Description:

MANUFACTURER: SAKO 
MODEL: M/28-30 MOSIN-NAGANT RIFLE
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1936
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: FINLAND
SERIAL NUMBER: 44408
ISSUE DATE: 1936
ISSUED BRANCH: FINNISH CIVIL GUARD (SUOJELUSKUNTA) / LATER FINNISH ARMY INVENTORY
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: WINTER WAR / CONTINUATION WAR
PROVENANCE/RECORDS: ORIGINAL FINNISH CIVIL GUARD ISSUE; THE BOXED SA PROPERTY STAMP DOCUMENTS ITS SUBSEQUENT TRANSFER INTO FINNISH ARMY INVENTORY
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: SAKO GEAR LOGO, SK.Y CIVIL GUARD PROPERTY MARK, BOXED SA FINNISH ARMY PROPERTY STAMP, D CHAMBER MARK, S1867 HELSINKI CIVIL GUARD DISTRICT INVENTORY NUMBER, 1936 BARREL DATE, FINNISH INSPECTION MARKS, IMPORT MARKED "M28 FINLAND 7.62X54R", CAI ST. ALB. VT IMPORT MARK
CALIBER: 7.62X54R
CAPACITY: 5 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 27.00"
BARREL FEATURES: HEAVIER-PROFILE FINNISH M/28-30 BARREL 
RIFLING: 4-GROOVE RIFLING
OVERALL LENGTH: 46.25"
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.00"
OPERATING SYSTEM: INTERNAL BOX MAGAZINE
ACTION: BOLT ACTION
TRIGGER: TWO-STAGE MILITARY TRIGGER
IRON SIGHTS: M/28-30 ADJUSTABLE WINDAGE-CORRECTABLE FRONT, FINNISH M/28-30 REAR LADDER
STOCK/FRAME: FINNISH MILITARY HARDWOOD STOCK WITH MATCHING HANDGUARD, FINGER GROOVES, SLING ESCUTCHEONS, AND STEEL BUTTPLATE
GRIP:  MILITARY STRAIGHT GRIP
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED 
CONDITION: VERY GOOD S
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: 1936 SAKO PRODUCTION, HEXAGONAL MOSIN-NAGANT RECEIVER REUSED DURING FINNISH PRODUCTION, SK.Y CIVIL GUARD PROPERTY MARK, BOXED SA ARMY PROPERTY STAMP, D CHAMBER MODIFICATION, BOLT RENUMBERED TO MATCH BARREL (4408), BUTTPLATE SUFFIX "08", NON-MATCHING MAGAZINE FLOORPLATE NUMBERED 115570, CLEANING ROD, MILITARY SLING
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE, MILITARY SLING

Among the finest military bolt-action rifles ever fielded, the Finnish M/28-30 represents the pinnacle of Mosin-Nagant development. Manufactured by SAKO in 1936, this authentic Civil Guard rifle retains the distinctive features that separate the M/28-30 from every other Finnish Mosin, including its heavier-profile barrel, precision-adjustable front sight assembly, improved rear sight, and exceptional craftsmanship. Developed by the Finnish Civil Guard to satisfy one of the most demanding military marksmanship programs in Europe, the M/28-30 has long been regarded by collectors as the finest military refinement of the Mosin system. Originally issued to the Finnish Civil Guard and later documented by its boxed SA property stamp as Finnish Army inventory, this rifle carries the unmistakable markings of a proven wartime service arm.

Purpose-built for accuracy rather than mass production, the M/28-30 earned a legendary reputation for precision and reliability under some of the harshest battlefield conditions of the twentieth century. Its heavier-profile barrel, refined bedding, crisp two-stage military trigger, and windage-adjustable front sight provided Finnish marksmen with a measurable advantage over standard military rifles of the era. Chambered in the proven 7.62x54R cartridge, this rifle also bears the desirable D chamber modification, documenting its upgrade to safely fire Finland's later D166 heavy-ball service ammunition while retaining compatibility with standard military 7.62x54R ammunition.

The markings on this rifle preserve an exceptional record of documented Finnish military service. The SAKO gear logo, serial number 44408, and 1936 production date establish its factory origin. The SK.Y property mark identifies it as an original Finnish Civil Guard rifle, while the Civil Guard inventory number S1867 falls within the documented S1–3000 inventory block assigned to the Helsinki Civil Guard District, identifying its original district of issue. The boxed SA property stamp documents the rifle's subsequent transfer into Finnish Army inventory, documenting its transition from Civil Guard ownership into regular military service. Retaining a desirable hexagonal Mosin-Nagant receiver reused during Finnish production, this rifle embodies the practical resourcefulness and meticulous craftsmanship that defined Finland's military small-arms program.

Mechanically, this rifle exhibits exactly the honest characteristics advanced Finnish collectors hope to find. The bolt has been renumbered to match the barrel by its final four digits (4408), while the buttplate carries the matching "08" suffix. The magazine floorplate remains numbered 115570, reflecting the well-documented Finnish practice of reusing serviceable Russian components during wartime arsenal maintenance rather than forcing complete serial uniformity. Combined with its original Civil Guard markings, boxed SA Army property stamp, desirable 1936 SAKO manufacture, and preserved military configuration, this rifle remains an outstanding example of an authentic Finnish M/28-30 service rifle.

Collectors have long regarded the M/28-30 as the finest combat evolution of the Mosin-Nagant platform, and documented Civil Guard examples continue to stand among the most desirable Finnish military rifles available today. With its SK.Y Civil Guard property mark, Helsinki Civil Guard district inventory number, boxed SA Army property stamp, 1936 SAKO manufacture, D chamber modification, and documented progression from Civil Guard ownership into Finnish Army inventory preserved directly in its markings, this rifle represents far more than a surplus firearm—it is a tangible artifact of Finland's fight for independence. For the advanced Finnish collector, rifles with this documented progression from Civil Guard service to Finnish Army inventory represent some of the most historically complete M/28-30s encountered on today's collector market and deserve a place in the finest military firearms collections.

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Rifle Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
Manufacturer: Sako
Model: 28/30
Serial Number: 44408
Barrel Length: 27
Bore Info: Strong
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good

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