My First Finn M39!

[Need More Mausers]

Hey folks!

Been a little while! However I'm back with exciting news!

Got a call from the LGS I used to work at, turns out an m39 came in. Decided I'd run down just to look at it (havnt handled one in person yet). Had the girlfriend along for errands....well, one thing lead to another and she decided she would get me an early Christmas/Birthday gift.

It's a 1942 B (D) Barrel, hex receiver, and what I've been told is an Austrian capture receiver as well. Not pictured (apologies) the bolt is Finn matched. However the floorplate does not, not sure if this is normal? Also, has a pretty bright bore, with some frosting.

Would love to share, and of course hear from the experienced folks here.

Tell me what you think! Also, snagged it for 3.5 ducks

[Freefall91]

I'd say you did pretty well! Love that plum barrel!

[qz2026]

[Mangrove]

It's a 1942 B (D) Barrel, hex receiver, and what I've been told is an Austrian capture receiver as well. Not pictured (apologies) the bolt is Finn matched. However the floorplate does not, not sure if this is normal? Also, has a pretty bright bore, with some frosting.

Both the bolt and floorplate were originally matched to the barrel. It is worth noticing the Belgium (B) barrels were not originally high pressure tested and have different quality control problems not associated to most Finnish m/39 barrels.

[Need More Mausers]

It's a 1942 B (D) Barrel, hex receiver, and what I've been told is an Austrian capture receiver as well. Not pictured (apologies) the bolt is Finn matched. However the floorplate does not, not sure if this is normal? Also, has a pretty bright bore, with some frosting.

Both the bolt and floorplate were originally matched to the barrel. It is worth noticing the Belgium (B) barrels were not originally high pressure tested and have different quality control problems not associated to most Finnish m/39 barrels.

Anything in particular to look out for? Picked up some S&B 180gr to go with it.

Have some older Interarms 54r as well.

[Mangrove]

Anything in particular to look out for? Picked up some S&B 180gr to go with it.

Does the rifle has 36VKT00 pressure proof marking? In that case, you should be able to use regular ammunition. However, do not use +P ammunition.

[Need More Mausers]

Anything in particular to look out for? Picked up some S&B 180gr to go with it.

Does the rifle has 36VKT00 pressure proof marking? In that case, you should be able to use regular ammunition. However, do not use +P ammunition.

I'm not sure (not that experienced with them). The only marking I've read up on was the D, to indicate it can take Soviet ammo I believe.

Anything else/place to look for?

[millman]

Look above the woodline for a 3600.

[Need More Mausers]

Look above the woodline for a 3600.

Oh! In that case, yes. Its printed on the left side of the barrel I believe.

Was wondering what that was!

[djbuck1]

Congratulations!

[steelbuttplate]

It's a 1942 B (D) Barrel, hex receiver, and what I've been told is an Austrian capture receiver as well. Not pictured (apologies) the bolt is Finn matched. However the floorplate does not, not sure if this is normal? Also, has a pretty bright bore, with some frosting.

Both the bolt and floorplate were originally matched to the barrel. It is worth noticing the Belgium (B) barrels were not originally high pressure tested and have different quality control problems not associated to most Finnish m/39 barrels.

Were the B barrels on these assembled post war ?

[Need More Mausers]

It's a 1942 B (D) Barrel, hex receiver, and what I've been told is an Austrian capture receiver as well. Not pictured (apologies) the bolt is Finn matched. However the floorplate does not, not sure if this is normal? Also, has a pretty bright bore, with some frosting.

Both the bolt and floorplate were originally matched to the barrel. It is worth noticing the Belgium (B) barrels were not originally high pressure tested and have different quality control problems not associated to most Finnish m/39 barrels.

Were the B barrels on these assembled post war ?

That's what I've read thus far. Made in Belgium, then assembled in Finland.

[Junk Yard Dog]

It's a 1942 B (D) Barrel, hex receiver, and what I've been told is an Austrian capture receiver as well. Not pictured (apologies) the bolt is Finn matched. However the floorplate does not, not sure if this is normal? Also, has a pretty bright bore, with some frosting.

Both the bolt and floorplate were originally matched to the barrel. It is worth noticing the Belgium (B) barrels were not originally high pressure tested and have different quality control problems not associated to most Finnish m/39 barrels.

Were the B barrels on these assembled post war ?

That's what I've read thus far. Made in Belgium, then assembled in Finland.

From barrels originally intended for M91 rifles, I have two and two, Two M39 B's and two M91 B's, all excellent shooters. Nice find.

[Mangrove]

Were the B barrels on these assembled post war ?

That's what I've read thus far. Made in Belgium, then assembled in Finland.

VKT (Valtion Kivääritehdas) received some thousands of m/91 rifle barrels and blanks from Belgium in "different stages of production" in 1942. VKT then started to machine rifling to the Belgian blanks in mid 1942. The m/39 "B" barrels must have been made after the Continuation War as there are no records of them in the VKT monthly reports.

[Need More Mausers]

Great tidbit, Mangrove! Thanks for the info!

[Fledge]

You got a good one!

[Longcolt44]

Nice catch.