Finnish M39

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The Finnish M39 is a refined, domestically improved version of the Mosin–Nagant rifle known for its enhanced accuracy, sturdier construction, and use by Finnish forces during World War II.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bolt-action rifle
firearm
service rifle
actionType bolt-action
basedOn Mosin–Nagant rifle
cartridgeType rimmed rifle cartridge
chamberedFor 7.62×54mmR
collectorStatus military surplus collectible
countryOfOrigin Finland
designedBy Finnish Army ordnance authorities
designedFor improved accuracy
increased durability
designedForClimate cold weather conditions
designedToUse Mosin–Nagant stripper clips
era World War II small arms
feedSystem 5-round internal magazine
frontSightType hooded front sight
hasBarrelLength approximately 68.5 cm
hasBayonetMount yes
hasBoltHandle straight bolt handle
hasCaliber 7.62×54mmR
hasEffectiveRange up to 500 m with iron sights
hasMuzzleVelocity approximately 800–830 m/s
hasOverallLength approximately 117 cm
hasSights iron sights
hasTrigger two-stage trigger
improvementOver Mosin–Nagant M91/30
Russian Mosin–Nagant M1891
introducedInDecade 1930s
knownFor enhanced accuracy
high-quality barrels
sturdier construction
partOfSeries Finnish Mosin–Nagant variants
linked to: Finnish M39
predecessor Finnish M28 rifle
linked to: Finnish M39

Finnish M28/30 rifle
primaryUser Finland
rearSightType tangent rear sight
safetyType Mosin–Nagant style cocking piece safety
serviceEntry late 1930s
stockMaterial Arctic birch
wood
typicalFinish blued steel
usedAs marksman rifle by Finnish troops
usedBy Finnish Army
Finnish Civil Guard
usedInConflict Continuation War
Winter War
World War II

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Finnish M39 partOfSeries Finnish Mosin–Nagant variants
linked to: Finnish M39
Finnish M39 predecessor Finnish M28 rifle
linked to: Finnish M39