Standard Catalog of Military Firearms. Phillip Peterson

       FINNISH SNIPER RIFLES

      In 1937 the Finns began to develop a sniper rifle built around the Mosin-Nagant rifle. Approximately 400 M39 sniper rifles were built with a 3X Physica telescope. These scopes were a prismatic box design for use, not only on rifles, but on machine guns and mortars as well. During World War II the Finns used the Model 39 rifle with German Ajacks scope. About 500 of these rifles were built, and were known as the Model 39/43. Finland also used Soviet scopes on its rifles with Ajacks mounts. These Soviet scopes were designated the PE and PEM. The only difference was that the PEM scope has no focusing ring on the eyepiece.

      NOTE: There are no known examples of Finnish sniper rifles in the U.S.

       TRG-21

      The receiver is similar to the TRG-S, but the polyurethane stock features a unique design. The trigger is adjustable for length and two-stage pull and also for horizontal or vertical pitch. This model also has several options that would affect the price: muzzle brake, one-piece scope mount, bipod, quick detachable sling swivels, and military nylon sling. The rifle is offered in 7.62 NATO only. It is fitted with a 25.75" barrel and weighs 10.5 lbs.

       TRG-22

      This model is similar to the TRG-21 but meets Finnish military requirements. Introduced in 2000.

       TRG-41

      Exactly the same as the TRG-21 except chambered for the .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge.

       TRG-42

      This model is similar to the TRG-41 but meets Finnish military requirements. Introduced in 2000.

       Valmet M62

      Based on the third model AK-47 but with internal differences built by Valmet. SAKO also built many of these rifles. Machined receiver. Perforated plastic forend and handguard. Tube butt. Barrel length is 16.5". Magazine is 30 rounds. Rate of fire is about 650 rounds per minute. Weight is about 9 lbs. Production in Finland began in 1965. Rifles produced from 1965 to 1969 were designated “M 62 PT.” PT stands for day sight. In 1969 Model 62s were produced with folding night sights. Beginning in 1972 these night sights were fitted with tritium inserts.

      Right and left side of M62 • Courtesy Blake Stevens, Kalashnikov, The Arms and the Man, Collector Grade Publications

      NOTE: There are a number of different versions of this rifle: the M62-76–a Finnish AKM; the M62-76M plastic stock; M62-76P wood stock; M62-76T tubular steel folding stock.

       Pre-1968

Exc.	V.G.	Fair
N/A	N/A	N/A

       Pre-1986 conversions of semi-automatic model

Exc.	V.G.	Fair
12000	9500	N/A

       Valmet M62S

      A semi-automatic version of the M62 imported for sale in the U.S. by Interarms. Offered in both 7.62x39mm and 5.56x45mm.

       Valmet M71

      A different version of the M62 with solid plastic butt and rear sight in front of chamber. Sheet metal receiver. Chambered for the 7.62x39mm and the 5.56x45mm cartridges. Weight reduced to 8 lbs.

       Pre-1968

Exc.	V.G.	Fair
N/A	N/A	N/A

       Pre-1986 conversions of semi-automatic version

Exc.	V.G.	Fair
12000	9500	N/A

       Valmet M71S

      A semi-automatic version of the M71 imported for sale in the U.S. by Interarms.

      Model 71S • Courtesy Blake Stevens, Kalashnikov: Arms and the Man, Ezell

       Valmet M76

      This model has a number of fixed or folding stock options. It is fitted with a 16.3" barrel and has a magazine capacity of 15, 20, or 30 rounds. Its rate of fire is 700 rounds per minute. It is chambered for the 7.62x39mm Soviet cartridge or the 5.56x45mm cartridge. Weight is approximately 8 lbs. Marked “VALMET JYVAKYLA m78” on the right side of the receiver. Produced from 1978 to 1986.

      There are a total of 10 variants of this model.

      Model 76 (stamped receiver) • Courtesy Blake Stevens, Kalashnikov: Arms and the Man, Ezell

       Pre-1968

Exc.	V.G.	Fair
N/A	N/A	N/A

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