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Russian 1891 captured in the "Winter War" and re issued as a Finnish arm. Marked with "SA" in a rectangle stamped on the barrel. 7.62 x 54 cal Sling slots modified for Finnish leather. Bayonet intended to be mounted all the time.
Russian 1891/30 captured in the "Winter War" and re issued as a Finnish arm. Marked with "SA" in a rectangle stamped on the barrel. 7.62 x 54 cal.
Finnish M39 made in Finland. Two piece "finger jointed" stock. Also 7.62 x 54 cal. The barrel and stock were made in Finland but all the receivers were captured Russian manufacture. No receivers were made in Finland.
Same as above just another example.
Same as two above yet another example.
Get a copy of "Rifles of the White Death", by Doug Bowser. A shooter's guide to Finnish military rifles 1918-1944.
