August 19, 2008 21:44

Post #51

COOL your now officially a FINN collector...

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November 07, 2008 02:15

Post #53

Time for a bump so here's another FINN. Its a 1928 Tika M27 built on a 1915 Russian Tula receiver. M27s were a limited production rifle, prior to 1934. As this M27 carries a type 2 M27 stock, it has been through a rebuild. Russian parts were used for initial production and rebuild purposes. Barrel has been counterbored but still retains its shine.

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November 07, 2008 02:58

Post #54

COOL the FINNS get ANOTHER BUMP!!

SWEET M27 1MOR, Great rifles and said to be wonderful shooters too..
Another Excellent addition from the FINNS, and the DARK SIDE..

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November 07, 2008 03:03

Post #55

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In the 1968 game, already up 42-14, Ohio State scored another touchdown. Woody then called for a two point conversion, which they converted. When asked why he did it, Woody said; "Because the rules won't let you go for three."

November 07, 2008 03:55

Post #56

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I hear that there may be another M27 showing up here soon?

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Hmmmmm, COULD be...
VERY soon, I hope....

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November 16, 2008 05:18

Post #57

A little TEASER for the FINN Addicts in the group...
What might this be?
She just arrived the other day, I have detail cleaned her and added some BLO to her Wooden Parts.. Leather dressed the OLD Sling, and found a Cleaning rod which will be here on Wed..
She is a real Beauty, will have More PICS tomorrow...
DAMN them FINNS, they hooked me AGAIN!!

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November 28, 2008 18:57

Post #58

FINALLY!!!
Got some more PICS of the New M27, I have had her out once and may take her out again tomorrow.. She shot fine but a Bit left of POA and I want to try her again before I change anything..
Metal is GREAT, Bore is Like NEW and shines like a Mirror, numbers match except cocking piece which look like it was replaced long ago...

Well here ya go, the Newest addition to the FINN Family..

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COOL 9I think it's COOL) Ski Bike Rear Sling Swivel, it actually spins all the way around..

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Note the TWO Piece Sling and Round (Oval) Buckle..

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November 29, 2008 04:26

Post #60

Thanks bykerhd~
Man I wish I would have been close by Place that had a Showroom.. Years ago when Ilived in OHIO we did have some Good Gunshops I remember going to but there have been very few GOOD shops/showrooms here in S/Fl that I have found and even fewer today... In fact there really isn't a GOOD Shop close enough that you could drive there and back on a Day off or Sat looking for some fun toyz... If you were 30 Miles away I bet you hit that place often for I know I would have..

The FINNS have certainly got me smitten that's for sure, but hell others have as well like the ENFIELDS for example.. Boy how cool would that be to have found consecutive Ser#'s to share between friends..

I like this M27, I looked for one for awhile and seemed to miss a couple nice rifles when I didn't have the extra funds or could not find one when I did..

Things worked out well with the newest FINN and she is a nice Old Girl for sure..
I was gonna wait but I think I will bump the sight a Bit in the morning and take her to the range again tomorrow.. Will take a few kinds of ammo again & see if I can get her on this time..
Range report when I get home...

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November 30, 2008 16:09

Post #61

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December 01, 2008 05:11

Post #63

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December 01, 2008 13:09

Post #64

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December 01, 2008 19:23

Post #66

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I have yet to discover a single load that will shoot well in all my Mosins.
Some even seem to have a preference for ONE particular load.
That is usually the load, old Wolf steel commercial, etc., that I can no longer find.

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YES, I agree 100%...
It's weird/strange yet True... Funny but the M44's "seem" to like the H/Ball if I had but one to choose that would prolly get the Nod..
However the OTHER Mosins simply refuse to comply with that Notion..
Some like the H/B, some Like the L/B, some one or the other of another flavor..
Guess it's a GOOD think I bought a MESS of it huh...

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December 30, 2008 02:07

Post #67

SWEET!!!
The FINN thread gets a BUMP....
It's a 1970 No-Maker (SNEAK) M-39 with a 1933 Receiver..
Been wanting one of these for awhile and can now cross it off the List..

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December 30, 2008 02:31

Post #68

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December 30, 2008 15:49

Post #69

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January 13, 2009 19:07

Post #71

Wow, this thread makes me want to go shoot mine!
I haven't shot it in a long time!

I got 2 of them way back when they first came in (1999/2000) I think I paid an astonishing $89 for mine!

Great shooter even out to 500 yds!

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January 16, 2009 03:27

Post #72

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That's a fine looking Finn Mike! It sure looks a lot like my '70 no-maker. My stock was stained but left pretty dry, yours looks to be the same. Out of all my mil-surps, I think the M-39 is my favorite. There's just something about that gun. Long yes, but oh so graceful! Keep 'em coming Mike.
Gary

btw, those are some nice pics too!

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Thank you and I'm glad you like the PICS.. I'll try and get some more soon...

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Originally posted by moses
Wow, this thread makes me want to go shoot mine!
I haven't shot it in a long time!

I got 2 of them way back when they first came in (1999/2000) I think I paid an astonishing $89 for mine!

Great shooter even out to 500 yds!

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Getem out and shootem Moses, I make sure at least One FINN goes with me on every range trip.. I sure missed the $90.00 FINNS and that sucks, BUT I'm trying to make up for it now....

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February 15, 2009 22:49

Post #74

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Originally posted by moses
Wow, this thread makes me want to go shoot mine!
I haven't shot it in a long time!

I got 2 of them way back when they first came in (1999/2000) I think I paid an astonishing $89 for mine!

Great shooter even out to 500 yds!

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Roses Department Store used to sell Finn Mosins for $29-$49 on a regular basis from 1995 until around 1999.

Here's a new M27

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February 16, 2009 00:52

Post #75

Tough to find a nice M27 like that..
Well done....

I am sure sorry I Missed the day's of the Inexpensive FINNS..
My collection would surely be a bit better..

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February 16, 2009 01:59

Post #76

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If I let you, you would make me destroy myself
In order to survive you, i must first survive myself
I can sink no further, and I cannot forgive you
there's no choice but to confront you, to engage you, to erase you
I've gone to great lengths to expand my threshold of pain
I will use my mistakes against you, there's no other choice
I'm shameless now, I'm nameless now, I'm nothing now, I'm no one now
but my soul must be iron 'cause my fear is naked
I'm naked and fearless
and my fear is naked...

February 16, 2009 02:06

Post #77

I don't have a 28 or a 28/30 yet but I hope to change that someday..
Need just a couple More 39's too...

Maybe I'll get lucky next time we head up the N.C. for a few days..

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February 16, 2009 02:56

Post #78

They still live in the wild here, Mike, but they're wiley....you need to sneak up on them with your Cash in hand....

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If I let you, you would make me destroy myself
In order to survive you, i must first survive myself
I can sink no further, and I cannot forgive you
there's no choice but to confront you, to engage you, to erase you
I've gone to great lengths to expand my threshold of pain
I will use my mistakes against you, there's no other choice
I'm shameless now, I'm nameless now, I'm nothing now, I'm no one now
but my soul must be iron 'cause my fear is naked
I'm naked and fearless
and my fear is naked...

February 16, 2009 18:26

Post #79

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They still live in the wild here, Mike, but they're wiley....you need to sneak up on them with your Cash in hand....

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Okay, if I can get up there this year I'll get ahold of you and see where they may be gathering and find out what kinda bait to use?

Will bring cash of course since that always seems to be good bait once the prize specimen is found..

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April 10, 2009 23:02

Post #80

Dang it Mike! Look at what you made me do!









I don't have a range report yet, I'm waiting on my membership card from the club. Oh yeah, it's a 1941 VKT barrel with a Russian 1896 receiver. Execellent war time stock. I just need to do a little cosmo scrub and I'll be ready to shoot some heavy ball next week.

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April 10, 2009 23:06

Post #81

Let me know if those pics suck, yesterday looked like this...

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April 10, 2009 23:33

Post #82

COOL VKT, Looks I have hooked another one...

Congrats on a GREAT Rifle and thanks for sharring the PICS, you will really enjoy it..
With that crappy weather I understand the wait for range day but look forward to hearing how she shoots...
The wood looks really nice and the antique receiver is always a neat find..
Have fun cleaning her up, I always enjoy that part..

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September 02, 2010 05:04

Post #83

For DYNOMIKE;




T to B

1942 Sako, war-time, unmarked receiver, VKT bolt head, matched bolt, striped wood. Barrel is frosted with some minor pitting.

1941 VKT, war-time, 1917 Tula Receiver, "D" barrel. Matched bolt and mag., heel splice. This one is the bomb. Hits well out to 500 yds with open sights and heavy ball. Picked this up in a FTF, mirror smooth bore, a real gem, and my personal favorite.

1944 VKT, post-war, 1897 Izhevsk receiver, plum colored barrel, mirror bore, probably unissued, matched bolt, has some interesting numbers under barrel shank, picts later, S&K scope mount (NO TAP and DRILL), Nikon Encore 2.5-8x28 scope.

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September 02, 2010 13:19

Post #84

SHWEET!!! Very nice set of triplets..
I'm glad your VKT shoots so well, they often do..

These are really great rifles, some of them have some crazy nice wood too..

Thanx fer bumpin the thread, it's been awhile..

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FALaholic # 27523

September 02, 2010 20:00

Post #85

Not only do these guns have a fascinating history, but you get some interesting markings. Looks like a "herd" of inspectors got on my 1944 VKT. I count about 40 individual proofs/marks on the receiver with 8 under the trigger spring. I think those are all Russian proofs/ marks except for the matched receiver and barrel #"2056". Those probably are Finnish assembly numbers.

BTW, the receiver top still retains the Imperial Russian Eagle. Sorry no pict. as I didn't want to remove the scope.



Better picture of the 1942 Sako.

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September 06, 2010 03:12

Post #86

Last edited by BC on September 06, 2010 at 05:48

September 07, 2010 15:53

Post #87

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In the 1968 game, already up 42-14, Ohio State scored another touchdown. Woody then called for a two point conversion, which they converted. When asked why he did it, Woody said; "Because the rules won't let you go for three."