Me? I would get two of them...
Second is a 1916 ishvesk M91 what still has the czarist eagles intact, a serbian crown and is SA marked, stocks a little rough but better than the typical bulkand m91. Nice bluing, I'm guessing Finn redone. Not sure on what matches, but it does have sling hangers, cleaning rod and and the handgaurd. I got it down to 279 if I buy it.
Lastly is a 1943 Romanian used 91/30 they want 140 and offered to let it go for 120 when I set it back down. I could prob get it for 100-110 very mismatched and if I got this is be in combo with the m91 or the m39 if I get it on the lower end of 300's
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M91 would be the easy choice for me.
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I guess it would depend on the condition of the rifles. A Finn M-91 would be nice but check the bore. The bolt should Finn match the barrel. The M-39 sounds pretty interesting. Uncommon to find matching magazine door on these. I'd have to see the Romanian. Matched or unmatched if the condition was even fair, I'd buy it. Last the Swede M-38. Everyone should have one of these but you should be cautious. What does the stock disk say, if there is one? Which numbers are marked in the small triangle (1,2,3 or a combination). The bore may look brand new but the plate gives the facts on the barrel condition the Swede technicians gave it. Does it have an intact range plate? Many only have the tack holes but you could get lucky. Cocking knobs and safeties are often electro penciled or overstruck. Bonus if the cleaning rod matches - no big deal though. You could ask if the stock matches but usually retailers haven't torn the rifles down to check. Not a super big deal. Many of the M-38's are in beautiful non matching stocks. Personally, and that is based where my collection is, I would look closely at the Swede, find it's weak points and point them out to the dealer in the negotiations. I think the $400 is a bit high unless you have looked at it closely. For $100, I'd guy the Romanian without much thought and perhaps sweeten the negotiation.
It all boils down to which ones talks to you. We can only comment on what we would like but can give you things to look for so you can find the best rifle for you.
It all boils down to which ones talks to you. We can only comment on what we would like but can give you things to look for so you can find the best rifle for you.
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Everyone really should own a nice Swede. The reputation alone of the 6.5 cartridge tells you it is a rifle shooters dream. I want one too.
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I love the swedish rifles myself, I have a 1943 husky m38, a 1921 m96 and an ag42b, now I need a carbine but I never see any and theyre pricy.
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M91, 91/30 and if left over money get that m39

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ahhh, Just get them all! 
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