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Wartime 1942 Finnish M39 rebuilt by VKT on a Russian Tula receiver — Finnish-matched, inspected bolt, original stock with cartouche, mechanically correct and unmodified
•Receiver & Origin --
Russian Tula Arsenal receiver (identified by five-pointed star on rear tang)
Later rebuilt by Finland; receiver reused rather than replaced
VKT (Valtion Kivääritehdas) marked
1942 date — wartime Continuation War rebuild
Boxed SA stamp = official Finnish Army acceptance
• Barrel & Accuracy. --
Correct Finnish M39 heavy barrel
Tighter tolerances than Soviet barrels
Excellent inherent accuracy
Bore appears serviceable (no evidence of abuse or neglect
• Bolt & Mechanical Marks --
Bolt components bear Finnish armorer / inspection marks (including “Y +” style stamp)
Indicates: Bolt was inspected, fitted, and approved for service
Not a random replacement
Firing pin intact, no visible chipping or deformation
Dry fire produced normal firing pin strike (positive mechanical sign)
Serial Numbers: Receiver, bolt, floorplate, and buttplate all match
Matching is Finnish-correct:
Either original matching or Finnish arsenal re-numbered during rebuild
• Stock & Furniture --
Correct two-piece Finnish Arctic birch stock
Rear stock bears Finnish Army inspection cartouche
Stock shows:
Honest service wear
No sanding or refinishing
No major cracks observed
Correct M39 sights and hardware present
1,000$ for rilfe alone
With bayonet extra 100$
•Receiver & Origin --
Russian Tula Arsenal receiver (identified by five-pointed star on rear tang)
Later rebuilt by Finland; receiver reused rather than replaced
VKT (Valtion Kivääritehdas) marked
1942 date — wartime Continuation War rebuild
Boxed SA stamp = official Finnish Army acceptance
• Barrel & Accuracy. --
Correct Finnish M39 heavy barrel
Tighter tolerances than Soviet barrels
Excellent inherent accuracy
Bore appears serviceable (no evidence of abuse or neglect
• Bolt & Mechanical Marks --
Bolt components bear Finnish armorer / inspection marks (including “Y +” style stamp)
Indicates: Bolt was inspected, fitted, and approved for service
Not a random replacement
Firing pin intact, no visible chipping or deformation
Dry fire produced normal firing pin strike (positive mechanical sign)
Serial Numbers: Receiver, bolt, floorplate, and buttplate all match
Matching is Finnish-correct:
Either original matching or Finnish arsenal re-numbered during rebuild
• Stock & Furniture --
Correct two-piece Finnish Arctic birch stock
Rear stock bears Finnish Army inspection cartouche
Stock shows:
Honest service wear
No sanding or refinishing
No major cracks observed
Correct M39 sights and hardware present
1,000$ for rilfe alone
With bayonet extra 100$
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