Ordered myself a Fin!

Airforce1 · 11-19-2010, 10:22 PM

I been having a fascination with Finnish stuff lately. First I bought one of those semi suomi's and now I ordered a "B" Barrel M39 on special at SOG for 229.95 (down from 299.95). I even put on the Handselect on it and after shipping it cost 258.95. Pics to come when it arrives. Also ordered Talvisota on DVD for the full effect.

5knives · 11-19-2010, 10:28 PM

Based on my experience with all three of the m-39's I've owned ... you just made one of the better buys in your life!

Good Move!

Regards,

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bounce · 11-21-2010, 09:24 PM

any hand select upgrade means the salesman yells to the back of the store: "Hand Seleeect!!!" and they smear more cosmo on it before shipping. nah Jk.....

congrats ... I need to check my cartoochies to see what I have for barrel grades on my 39s.

xm774u · 11-22-2010, 08:29 PM

i want one and i bow down grrr

Airforce1 · 12-01-2010, 12:37 AM

She came and she is a beaut! The bore is pristine to boot! might order one more.

Pogo · 12-01-2010, 07:08 AM

Looks good. Can you tell what kind of wood the stock is? And it looks like it has an oil finish instead of that nasty looking shellac/pine tar/goo/ whatever mixture that the Russians use.

RetVet · 12-01-2010, 07:21 AM

The Finns used Arctic Birch for their stocks.

I've got a copy of Talvisota (The Winter War), but the sub titles don't synchronize very well. You should seek out a copy of the German film "Stalingrad" as well. Both are pretty good for foreign films.

Airforce1 · 12-01-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RetVet

The Finns used Arctic Birch for their stocks.

I've got a copy of Talvisota (The Winter War), but the sub titles don't synchronize very well. You should seek out a copy of the German film "Stalingrad" as well. Both are pretty good for foreign films.

Seen them both! Stalingrad is just too depressing though.

SIXPACK · 12-02-2010, 11:04 AM

I love the Finn Mosins, they are definitely the best of the breed!

AKWARRIOR · 12-02-2010, 11:51 PM

Now there is a rifle I still must have.Good job!

Polaris · 12-05-2010, 09:52 AM

That's a nice looking rifle. What year /mfg/etc? You must be back to steady work. Congrats on the nice M39. We'll have to get that winter shoot going now and see if she's got SISU!

(Speaking of Talvisota, if you've got money to burn, My Tikka M28 might be available to a good home. I know you'd give it one. Trying to raise money for a black svc rifle.)

TheMrMitch · 12-05-2010, 01:40 PM

Beautiful Good choice.

Airforce1 · 12-05-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Polaris

That's a nice looking rifle. What year /mfg/etc? You must be back to steady work. Congrats on the nice M39. We'll have to get that winter shoot going now and see if she's got SISU!

(Speaking of Talvisota, if you've got money to burn, My Tikka M28 might be available to a good home. I know you'd give it one. Trying to raise money for a black svc rifle.)

Nope not back to steady work yet. I will have to be looking for a job soon. This is just a Christmas present to myself. This is "B" Barrel dated 1942. Might have to look at the M28 at the next shoot!

DirtySteve · 12-08-2010, 04:56 PM

She's 'ver naaahhce!!

Frogman · 02-05-2011, 07:35 PM

Have you shot your Suomi much, mine is heavy as hell for off hand shooting, I've thought about getting a bi-pod for it, mine needs zeroing but I can't move the front sight. Was yours anywhere near sighted in?

11-19-2010, 10:22 PM	#1
Airforce1 The Red Bearded Kraut Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Land of Sky Blue Waters Posts: 909	Ordered myself a Fin! I been having a fascination with Finnish stuff lately. First I bought one of those semi suomi's and now I ordered a "B" Barrel M39 on special at SOG for 229.95 (down from 299.95). I even put on the Handselect on it and after shipping it cost 258.95. Pics to come when it arrives. Also ordered Talvisota on DVD for the full effect. __________________ "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a piece of shit by the clean end." III%

12-01-2010, 07:08 AM	#6
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 82,005	Looks good. Can you tell what kind of wood the stock is? And it looks like it has an oil finish instead of that nasty looking shellac/pine tar/goo/ whatever mixture that the Russians use. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

12-01-2010, 07:21 AM	#7
RetVet Statistical Error Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Homeless Posts: 43,709	The Finns used Arctic Birch for their stocks. I've got a copy of Talvisota (The Winter War), but the sub titles don't synchronize very well. You should seek out a copy of the German film "Stalingrad" as well. Both are pretty good for foreign films. __________________ ^^^ For entertainment purposes. Use only as directed. ^^^ III

12-02-2010, 11:04 AM	#9
SIXPACK RIP America 1776-2012 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 13,443	I love the Finn Mosins, they are definitely the best of the breed! __________________ . . Peaceful, but prepared. ........ "Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any bands of regular troops that can be, on any pretense, raised in the United States." ...........................Noah Webster, 1787

12-02-2010, 11:51 PM	#10
AKWARRIOR Gone Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Here and Now Posts: 13,454	Now there is a rifle I still must have.Good job! __________________ WOLVERINES!!! "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined"-Patrick Henry

11-19-2010, 10:28 PM	#2
5knives KaBoom Kontrol Modulator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colorado, Western Slope Posts: 16,229	Based on my experience with all three of the m-39's I've owned ... you just made one of the better buys in your life! Good Move! Regards, ...

11-21-2010, 09:24 PM	#3
bounce Senile Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 7310 ft .002 mach :N AZ Posts: 2,463	any hand select upgrade means the salesman yells to the back of the store: "Hand Seleeect!!!" and they smear more cosmo on it before shipping. nah Jk..... congrats ... I need to check my cartoochies to see what I have for barrel grades on my 39s.

11-22-2010, 08:29 PM	#4
xm774u Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,005	i want one and i bow down grrr

12-01-2010, 12:37 AM	#5
Airforce1 The Red Bearded Kraut Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Land of Sky Blue Waters Posts: 909	She came and she is a beaut! The bore is pristine to boot! might order one more.

12-05-2010, 09:52 AM	#11
Polaris Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Great white North Posts: 37	That's a nice looking rifle. What year /mfg/etc? You must be back to steady work. Congrats on the nice M39. We'll have to get that winter shoot going now and see if she's got SISU! (Speaking of Talvisota, if you've got money to burn, My Tikka M28 might be available to a good home. I know you'd give it one. Trying to raise money for a black svc rifle.)

12-05-2010, 01:40 PM	#12
TheMrMitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rhome Texas Wise County Posts: 2,668	Beautiful Good choice. __________________ Youth And Brawn Are No Match For Age And Treachery. I'm Old And Might Not Fight You. I'll Shoot Instead, USMC 1959/1963 3% The sun shines bright in the old Kentucky home, 'Tis summer, the darkies are gay,

12-08-2010, 04:56 PM	#14
DirtySteve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,798	She's 'ver naaahhce!!

02-05-2011, 07:35 PM	#15
Frogman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,932	Have you shot your Suomi much, mine is heavy as hell for off hand shooting, I've thought about getting a bi-pod for it, mine needs zeroing but I can't move the front sight. Was yours anywhere near sighted in? __________________ Gun control defined: The theory that people who are willing to ignore laws against theft, torture, kidnapping, rape, and murder but will obey a law which prohibits them from owning a firearm. "I love this country, it's the government I'm afraid of"