1944 Finnish M39 Markings ?

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ymaw2016
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1944 Finnish M39 Markings ?

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My son recently purchased this M39
Non matching numbers I believe but I don't know anything about the Finnish marking practices
Can anyone shed some light
Thank you as always for your help and Info
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Re: 1944 Finnish M39 Markings ?

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The Finn's built M39's out of parts from older Mosin's so the numbers, when they have them, usually don't match. The only part they consistently matched to the rifle was bolt, that is considered Finn matching. That looks like a nice example of a 44 Sako.
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It is a very nice rifle.
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Typical Finn mismatched parts with new barrel, sights & stock for the M39 Configuration. Nothing better, wouldn't change a thing! :vcool: :vcool:
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Re: 1944 Finnish M39 Markings ?

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Pretty sweet Sako. Nothing wrong with this rifle. Finn matched bolt which is what you are likely to expect. Sometimes these Sako's had a matching floor plate. Congrats...
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