1944 VKT Finnish M39

[Simo]

35? and Tula or Izhevsk marking with it? 1935 would make it a rifle built on a Winter War captured receiver or one captured early on in the continuation war.

I am going to try to get some detailed pictures, my camera does best on a mildly sunny day but it is cloudy as hell here today and the focus just doesn't dig indoor lighting.

[Junk Yard Dog]

Take the shade off a table lamp, screw in a 100 watt bulb and hold it close over the top of the marking as you take the pic.

[Koada]

The m-39 is my next purchase...New to this game, but, sure have been hooked....DEEP ...Really enjoy my 1934 hex Tula 91/30 and my 1951 Tula SKS...Both are good shooters and such fun to shoot...I plan to take both of them deer hunting this year and in the meantime, look for "my" Finn M39...But, of course after that is taken care of I will probably lust after something else That one you purchased is a beauty and repairing it and getting it to shoot well is going to give you hours of enjoyment for sure...Good for You!!

[Junk Yard Dog]

M38, M44, M91/59, M1891, Tikka M1891, B barrel M1891, M24, VKT M1891, M28, M27, M28/30, all the other makers of M39, Then you have at least gotten started

[Simo]

M38, M44, M91/59, M1891, Tikka M1891, B barrel M1891, M24, VKT M1891, M28, M27, M28/30, all the other makers of M39, Then you have at least gotten started

yeah really

[Simo]

, of course after that is taken care of I will probably lust after something else

I am plagued by looking for the next best thing, there is always something better is a thought that has to be cut down right away or it will plant its roots deep. I just can't get over the Barrel on this thing

[Junk Yard Dog]

Have you bought a Turk Mauser yet?

[zeebill]

Good Heavens Dog don't start him on those things! They cost far too much these days then whe we bought them, I think I have but one left! When the selling rpices went up I sold for a handsome profit and invested in M39's. Bill

[Junk Yard Dog]

I am still buying them, and the price is a bit higher now. I have difficulty passing up the older ones, the 1893's, the fact that they are No FFL needed gray market rifles makes them even harder to resist. The K Kales I got back when they were much cheaper, even bought a couple off the forum. It's my job to spread the sickness Every time I pick one up I feel like an extra in one of the 1930's dessert adventure movies

[Simo]

Have you bought a Turk Mauser yet?

While they are not on my priority list, I do want one. they were used by the Turks at Gallipoli correct?

[Junk Yard Dog]

The original 1893, and 1903 Model 7.65mm Mauser's were used by the Turks at Gallipoli, later these rifles were rebuilt into the "pattern 1938" style 8mm conversion Mauser's we are familiar with today. At most the action, and some of the small parts were at Gallipoli.