M39 Finish Nagant …………………………. (F 1185)
Created on March 13th 2025
Fine M39 Finish Nagant for 1942
The final incarnation of the famous Finish Nagant built on a hexagonal receiver. Chambered in 7.62 x 54R. Of standard military specification with finger jointed forend, semi pistol-grip stock with handguard over barrel. This rifle had all the refinements that the Finns had developed over the years through the experience they had gained fighting the Russians in both Winter wars. The rifle is obviously based upon the Imperial Mosin-Nagant sourced from Russia but refined to produce one of the best rifles of the period. Everything about this model has been directly developed from the conflicts that Finland had fought so successfully.
The rifle is 46.1/2″ in over all length. The round blued barrel is 27″ long and the trigger Pull to centre is 13.1/2″. Built on the Mosin- Nagant hexagonal receiver with a heavy replacement barrel with perfect 4-groove RH twist bore. The bore is immaculate to the naked eye. Good rifling, deep, sharp and clean all over. Unblemished chamber. These rifles are fairly heavy, weighing in at just over 10 lbs empty (4.55kg), but this does make for a steady shooting platform thereby aiding their accuracy.
One of the cleverest modifications the Fins made to these rifles was the finger jointed interlocking Birch stock. This was to counteract the effects of the extremes the rifles were used in. Complete freezing, thawing and being soaking wet then dry again, all has a very stressful effect on timber. These modifications stopped the forend twisting and bearing on the barrel – thus effecting accuracy. The sights were changed to a later pattern tangent-leaf sight graduated to 2000 meters. The front sights will adjust for windage on zeroing and are guarded by steel ears. There were also modifications to the trigger mechanism and cartridge feed. Rifles were issued to the Army “S.A”and the Suojeluskuntain Ylieskunnen (Sk.Y) the civil guard and are marked accordingly, many marked for both.
The rifle still has a five-shot, single stack steel magazine which can be clip fed. Shortened bolt arm with matching last four digits on bolt knob. Clean corrosion free bolt face. Under barrel is a full length cleaning rod. Front band includes bayonet mount under. Twin side and conventional sling mounts. The barrel shank is marked with details as follows;- “boxed S.A. mark / B/ C / 35157 / 1942 ” Beautifully clean and clear markings with military blue finish. On the RHS of the same is “3600” this number is the Finish proof pressure. The hexagonal receiver is matt black and devoid of markings apart from the recent “CIP /N” mark. Finger grooves in fore-end. “3604” on base of magazine (from original donor rifle). Steel curved butt-plate with original finish. Some very pleasing wood grain effects within the surface of the timber.
Blueing and finish are strong all over as reblued after headspace adjusted. The headspace adjustment involved reducing by one thread and re-chambering; this will nullifiy any cartridge rock. The barrel and action were then re-blued by hot salt imersion process. Stock is fine condition with rich patina and minor signs of service life. A real collectible and difficult to find piece of history, in the UK today which should prove to be a very accurate rifle. Possibly the last from this kind of import as costs are now becoming prohibative – Dont miss this chance! Freshly re-proofed.
Stock No’ F 1185 – F.A.C. Required
£ 1595.
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