Battle scarred M28
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:13 pm
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This M28 addition to the showcase is presented as a “battle scarred” example. I cannot tell for certain whether or not the bluing was ever redone, but the current bluing is decently worn in the areas exposed to the outside environment. It has an 1899 dated Tula receiver, mated to a SIG barrel dated 1928. This example has the typical “SY” on top of the receiver and also has the original Civil Guard number. The civil guard number on the barrel matches the bolt, in the proper location. This bolt body originally served in a different rifle (likely a Russian M91) before it was “made” into an M28 by the Finnish Armorers, as evidenced by the non matching number struck out on the bolt body. Also, the last 2 digits of the rifle's serial number are stamped in the bolt handle and on the butt plate (known as the rack number). The rifling is strong and the bore is shiny and clean. I have put 20 rounds down range with good results. The trigger pull is very smooth and light, unlike all of the Russian Mosin Nagants I have.
It definitely shows marks, dings, and a repair to the stock. The stock is from an M91, and has the Civil Guard mark along the finger groove, and has an "S" on the side of the butt stock but no number following it. The stock also has a major repair made to it along the left side, as shown in the pictures. Another factor supporting its non refurbished state is the fact that all of the screws are heavily worn, almost to the point where some are close to being stripped out. The screws I am referring to are the 2 stock screws and the 2 barrel band screws.
A forum member, Flyin Brian, added a great piece of information about this rifle that I want to make sure he gets credit for so I quote: “The Civil Guard number is from Pohjois Savonlina which translates to "North Savon". Savonlina is a district which is very close to the land which was ceded to Russia during WWII so your rifle would have seen some heavy fighting... it's a war hero!!”
This M28 addition to the showcase is presented as a “battle scarred” example. I cannot tell for certain whether or not the bluing was ever redone, but the current bluing is decently worn in the areas exposed to the outside environment. It has an 1899 dated Tula receiver, mated to a SIG barrel dated 1928. This example has the typical “SY” on top of the receiver and also has the original Civil Guard number. The civil guard number on the barrel matches the bolt, in the proper location. This bolt body originally served in a different rifle (likely a Russian M91) before it was “made” into an M28 by the Finnish Armorers, as evidenced by the non matching number struck out on the bolt body. Also, the last 2 digits of the rifle's serial number are stamped in the bolt handle and on the butt plate (known as the rack number). The rifling is strong and the bore is shiny and clean. I have put 20 rounds down range with good results. The trigger pull is very smooth and light, unlike all of the Russian Mosin Nagants I have.
It definitely shows marks, dings, and a repair to the stock. The stock is from an M91, and has the Civil Guard mark along the finger groove, and has an "S" on the side of the butt stock but no number following it. The stock also has a major repair made to it along the left side, as shown in the pictures. Another factor supporting its non refurbished state is the fact that all of the screws are heavily worn, almost to the point where some are close to being stripped out. The screws I am referring to are the 2 stock screws and the 2 barrel band screws.
A forum member, Flyin Brian, added a great piece of information about this rifle that I want to make sure he gets credit for so I quote: “The Civil Guard number is from Pohjois Savonlina which translates to "North Savon". Savonlina is a district which is very close to the land which was ceded to Russia during WWII so your rifle would have seen some heavy fighting... it's a war hero!!”