Mosin Stock Disc...

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Mosin Stock Disc...

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So im curious... Possible or impossible to find a Finn Stock/Unit disc...
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good luck. Try finland. Seems like someone found one...or maybe it was a Swedish disc. I have seen the swede ones for sale.
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If you did find one I'd just set it aside with other knick knacks. By not having it, it gives more of a history timeline to the rifle on it being used after 1942 I think is what JYD said.
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yea i see only swede ones... You guys think i should just keep mine the way it is with a missing disk?
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Pureform wrote:yea i see only swede ones... You guys think i should just keep mine the way it is with a missing disk?
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The missing disk is normal. If you replace one with a random one from a different unit you are basically giving the rifle a history it never had. The very few that are found with a disk present have a history that can be documented more and are highly sought after. If you fill the hole with a random one it would cause confusion to the rifle's true past down the road. I would leave it alone.
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The discs were removed in 1942 in order to deny unit information to the enemy should the rifles be captured. Some did slip through
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:D I have one.
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Generally speaking they are easier to find from support units and field artillery than they are from the various frontline combat units (prewar infantry and jaeger units). I personally collect them from the Helsinki Truck Company (H AUTO K) and the prewar Finnish Supply Regiment (HUOLT R). I have encountered some other rare units over the years, with HKK (Helsinki Command Company) being my favorite.

I have an appendix on the various markings, usage, and their meanings in my book.
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