Hi,
Ive just found a deal at about $1200 here in my local gunshop on this sweet looking M39. Apparently its a very good state M39 with genuine sling and crown cover.
Its states its also a more valuable rare straight stock version. Serial number is 206490.
What do you think? Thanks
considering first Finnish M39 purchase
considering first Finnish M39 purchase
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Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
That is a nice looking rifle. I don't know what the going rate for them is these days. Last M39 I bought was $275.
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
that must have been a long time ago. In my country these were going between $600-900 before but lately most stuff, collectors guns included tend to go up in value / price. So I guess $1200-1300 for such a nice rifle shouldnt bee too bad.
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Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
Yes, it was quite some time ago. If they are bringing 900 where you are, then 1200 for something you want wouldn't be bad. I have overpaid for things, only to have the market catch up and make the purchase a good one.
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
I just looked at gunbroker and people are asking 1200 and higher for M39s. It seems like yours would not be a bad deal.
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
Thanks man i think i will go for it
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Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
I have one like that but paid $395 for it 15 years ago. I was offered $1100 for it 3 years ago now.
So, with the "flame stock and straight stock, that seems to be an OK price.
Oh, mine was PL marked also. Still have it.
Darryl
So, with the "flame stock and straight stock, that seems to be an OK price.
Oh, mine was PL marked also. Still have it.
Darryl
Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
Forgot to mention that the rifle is a rare one marked with PUOLUSTUSLAITOS markings.
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PUOLUSTUSLAITOS is "PL marked". That makes it worth a bit more.
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I have a question how do I know the barrel manufacturer of my M39?
Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
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Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
My Sako is about 1200 numbers behind yours. With those serial #'s, it's a SAKO barrel.
Note the gear with the S in the middle = SAKO Darryl
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The barrel manufacturer is stamped on top of the barrel shank behind the rear sight. Can't see that area in the pictures but the serial number you provided falls into a block of M39's made in 1941 by Sako. This block also includes all M39's made with a straight stock so the stock is almost certainly original to the rifle. Price is fair, I own a 1941, PUOLUSTUSLAITOS marked M39 in a straight stock so I track sale prices for them and they are selling in that range currently.
Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
Thanks everyone guys, im going for it will post updated pics when I get her home in about 1-2 weeks
Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
Any idea how much are genuine M39 bayonets going now? I have a chance of buying one from the same owner as the rifles and hes asking about $650 for it.
Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
They are high, because they are rare.
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
so $600-650 is a good price if its a decent condition?
Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
A quick ebay search shows a reproduction for almost $300, and a couple of originals at 850 and 900. I guess that is the going rate these days. If the same guy you got your rifle from has the bayonet, it seems that he has a good bead on the prices.
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Re: considering first Finnish M39 purchase
Ok just brought her home. Ifs beautiful guys.
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