Standard Catalog of Military Firearms. Phillip Peterson
with close-up of receiver, notice reinforcing in forearm near muzzle, notice that this is the 2nd style front barrel band • Private collection, Paul Goodwin photo
Model 1927 Rifle with Modified Front Barrel Band (2nd style)
The front band on these rifles was reinforced with two extensions along the forend to help with the split stock problem on the first type Model 1927 rifles. Many were also fitted with new stocks that were larger in diameter at the front of the fore stock to add strength as well. These rifles have a higher survival rate because many early rifles were modified with this type of front barrel band.
Model 1927/91-30 Modified Rifle
During the Winter War with Russia, any rifle that could shoot was needed by the Finnish army. Many Model 1927 rifles were restocked with Model 91-30 stocks to make them useable.
Model 1927 Cavalry Carbine
Similar to the Model 1927 rifle but fitted with a 24" barrel and turned down bolt. Side mounted sling. Weight is approximately 8.75 lbs. About 2,500 were produced with serial numbers between 72,800 and 74,900. Very rare as most were converted to rifles. Some of these were imported into the U.S. in the 1960s and modified into inexpensive hunting rifles.
M27 Rifle on top and M27 Carbine at bottom • Courtesy Chuck Karwan
Model 1928 Civil Guard rifle close-up of “SY” stamping indicating High Command of the Civil Guard • Courtesy Simeon Stoddard, Paul Goodwin photo
Model 28/30 showing rear sight and receiver markings • Private collection, Paul Goodwin photo
M27 Carbine action • Courtesy Chuck Karwan
Model 91/30 rifle with close-up of barrel markings indicating Tikka manufacture • Courtesy Stoddard Martial collection, Paul Goodwin photo
Model 1928 Civil Guard Short Rifle
Similar to the Model 1927 except with minor differences such as a non-hinged front barrel band that was stronger and a fore stock enlarged in diameter to help prevent splitting. It weighs about 9.2 lbs. The letters “SY” are stamped on the receiver ring. Built by Sako.
Model 1928/30 Civil Guard Short Rifle
This is the same as the Model 1928 Short Rifle but with an improved magazine and different rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters. It weighs about 9.6 lbs. On the receiver is stamped with an “S” topped with three fir sprigs in a gear wheel. Built by SAKO.
Bayonet for Finnish M-27, 28, 28/30 Mosin Nagants
Wood grips. Muzzle ring. Straight quillon bent slightly forward. 11.8" single edge blade. Maker marked on ricasso “Fiskars” or “Hackman & Co.” Steel scabbard. These are very scarce in the U.S. and sometimes will sell for as much as the rifles they fit. Price range 300 – 125.
Bayonet for Finnish M-27, 28, 28/30 Mosin Nagants
Model 1939 with close-up of rear sight • Private collection, Paul Goodwin photo
Bayonet for Model 1939
Finnish Model 91/30
This was a Finnish-manufactured rifle produced by Tikka in 1943 and 1944. About 24,000 were built. Most of these rifles were not used in WWII but kept in storage until 1986 when sold as surplus. Barrel length is 28.7", caliber is 7.62x53R and sights are calibrated from 100 to 2,000 meters. Weight is about 8.75 lbs.
Bayonet for Finnish 91/30
This is a Russian-made 91/30 bayonet with the added “SA” property mark. See Russia chapter for bayonet information. Price range 100 – 50.
Model 1939 Short Rifle (Army and Civil Guard)
Similar to the Model 1928/30 but with larger diameter bore to accommodate a heavier bullet (201 grains). One-piece stock with pistol grip and new rear sight fitted to this model. Barrel length is 27" but lighter in weight than the Model 28/30. Weight is about 10 lbs. Produced by SAKO, TIKKA, and VKT. The rifle was produced until 1944 but a few examples were produced in 1945. Approximately 5,000 to 6,000 of these rifles had barrels made in Belgium. These are marked with a “B” on the barrel.
NOTE: Add a 25 percent premium for SAKO-built rifles. Rifles marked “Sk.Y” (Civil Guard) will command a 100 percent premium.
Bayonet for Model 1939
Wood handle. Muzzle ring. Crosspiece bent slightly forward. Marked “SKY” on one side of ricasso and “Veljekset Kulmala” on the other. 7.5" single edge blade. These have been reproduced recently and the example shown here is a reproduction. The reproductions run $70-40 retail. Original specimans do not have a blued blade. Price range 275 – 150.
Finnish army ownership marking on a Swedish Model 1896 • Courtesy Stoddard Martial collection, Paul Goodwin photo
Swedish Model 1896 Rifle
Used by the Finns without modifications, these rifles have “SA” Finnish army property markings on the receiver. Some of these rifles were lent to the Finnish government, some were sold to them.