It's a 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39. Looks like it's a Sako judging from the stock. She's seen some combat it looks like. The stock has quite a few nicks as well as a pretty good size chunk taken out on the bottom part of the stock towards the sling loop.
Any other info you might like to add I love to hear it.
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:44 am
by TopperT
....YOU SAID YOU PICKED UP OFF A FRIEND FOR $ 250.00?.......DON;T LET HIM NEAR THIS SITE ...MHO, you got a very good deal on a nice rifle......
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 11:16 am
by Gsragtop
Was it a good friend?? I mean did you kick him in his special place first?? That's a steal of a deal, on a great looking rifle. I live that been there done that look.
If your "friend" wants to sell anything else let me know
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:29 pm
by husker51
Congratulations! Definitely seen some action hasn't it. Mine was 23 rifles after yours. Got the 43 civil guard stock but didn't get a sling. Let us know how she shoots!
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:34 pm
by Lee-online
That was a good deal on a sweet rifle.
Mine isn't too far off from yours.
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:38 pm
by Junk Yard Dog
A $350-$400 Sako Sky M39 for $250 is a good deal
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:09 pm
by davesstuff1
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:11 pm
by Lotema
Very nice! Wish I had friends that gave me great deals like that! Gotta love those m39s.
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:23 pm
by yiping
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:32 pm
by jimpierce7
yeah, go ahead. Rub it in. I love that stock!!
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:36 pm
by desdem12
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:43 am
by FinnfanCO
Can anyone explain the history to me? I don't know too much about the Finn rifles....Is the SKY marked uncommon?
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 7:34 am
by Junk Yard Dog
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:11 am
by Genetically Swiss
I wish I had "good friends" like that. Congratulations on an excellent rifle.
GS
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:43 am
by Judi and her Mosins
Super buy,...can I meet your friend ? Judi and her Mosin's
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:48 am
by Teleoceras
FinnfanCO wrote:Can anyone explain the history to me? I don't know too much about the Finn rifles....Is the SKY marked uncommon?
SK.Y. is the mark of the Civil Guard. SAKO built M39's for both the Finnish army and civil guard. They are more desirable since not as many were made for them compared for the army. All civil guard rifles eventually went to the army after the Civil Guard was forced to disband at the end fo the Continuation War.
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:46 am
by Junk Yard Dog
Suojeluskunta or it's abbreviated Sk is the Civil Guard.
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:25 pm
by bunkysdad
Your friend took care of you. Very nice. You have a beautiful rifle. Congrats.
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:11 pm
by Emdawg
Nice! Can't pass up a good deal on a nice Finn!
Re: 1943 SKY marked Finnish M39
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:14 pm
by Darryl
Very nice rifle but ........... get a sock on that foot if you are going to leave it in the photos!
....YOU SAID YOU PICKED UP OFF A FRIEND FOR $ 250.00?.......DON;T LET HIM NEAR THIS SITE 
