Finnish M39 Mosin-Nagant rifle chambered in 7.62×54R, built on a receiver manufactured in 1898 with its date marking on the receiver tang. Because the receiver predates 1899, this rifle qualifies as an antique under ATF standards and is not classified as a firearm under the Gun Control Act — it can ship directly to the buyer's doorstep with no FFL transfer required. The rifle is Finn matching and in excellent new-old-stock condition. It wears a SAKO barrel dated 1942, and the bore is shiny with sharp rifling. The stock carries the SAKO cog/gear cartouche.
The M39 is regarded as the finest of the Finnish Mosin-Nagant developments, assembled on existing Mosin receivers with a Finnish heavy barrel and the distinctive pistol-grip stock, and prized for its accuracy. A SAKO-barreled, Finn-matching M39 built on an original 1898-dated receiver is a particularly desirable combination, pairing the sought-after Finnish rifle with legal antique status. This example comes complete with its original green leather sling and a rare M39 pattern-style bayonet with leather scabbard (see photos), making an exceptional new-old-stock package for the Finnish military and Mosin collector.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Finnish M39 build (SAKO barrel) on 1898-manufactured receiver
Country of origin: Finland (M39 assembly)
Model: M39 Mosin-Nagant
Action: Bolt action
Caliber: 7.62×54R
Receiver: Manufactured 1898; date marked on receiver tang
Barrel: SAKO, dated 1942
Matching: Finn matching
Legal status: Antique per ATF (pre-1899 receiver); not a firearm under the GCA — ships directly to the buyer
Condition: Excellent, new old stock
Bore: Shiny (bright)
Rifling: Sharp
Markings: SAKO cog/gear stock cartouche
Included: Original green leather sling; rare M39 pattern-style bayonet with leather scabbard (see photos)
