Finnish Capture Mosin Sniper

[tower06]

Just recently picked up a Finnish capture Mosin sniper. (Will post pics as soon as I can) Was wondering if anyone has any info on this variant. It lacks the mount and scope, but I plan on getting a setup for it as soon as I can.

Any help would be welcomed.

Thanks.

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[Homer2]

Is this a 91/30 rifle?

Does it have a scope?

Finland did capture a lot of true Soviet snipers, used some, but primarily de-snipered them after the war. As far as I know, no rifles were exported from Finland in sniper configuration with scopes. Some folks have re-snipered Finn captured snipers, but I think most Finn captured snipers were PEMs.

Also, IO made a bunch of snipers with real or repro Soviet scopes out of M39 rifles. Century made some PE/PU snipers out of Finn 91/30 rifles that came out of Finland in the 90's before there were any rifles coming out of Ukraine.

Not trying to rain on your parade. I personally shy away from Mosin snipers due to the high percentage of fakes out there and the high cost.

[MJ1]

PE, PEM or PU?

It's pretty well know that only six PU rifles are recorded in Finn records so they would bring $2k~$3K or more.

[tower06]

Is this a 91/30 rifle?

Does it have a scope?

Finland did capture a lot of true Soviet snipers, used some, but primarily de-snipered them after the war. As far as I know, no rifles were exported from Finland in sniper configuration with scopes. Some folks have re-snipered Finn captured snipers, but I think most Finn captured snipers were PEMs.

Also, IO made a bunch of snipers with real or repro Soviet scopes out of M39 rifles. Century made some PE/PU snipers out of Finn 91/30 rifles that came out of Finland in the 90's before there were any rifles coming out of Ukraine.

Not trying to rain on your parade. I personally shy away from Mosin snipers due to the high percentage of fakes out there and the high cost.

PE, PEM or PU?

It's pretty well know that only six PU rifles are recorded in Finn records so they would bring $2k~$3K or more.

It is a 91/30, no scope or base. If I am not mistaken (correct me if I am wrong) the Soviets transitioned between the PE and PEM around 1935 or 1936. Mine is from this period, so difficult for me to say which it is.

[Homer2]

Sounds like it's on the level. I must have missed the part on your original post about the rifle not having the scope or mount. I advise being really careful if you plan on re-snipering that one. Original early mounts and scopes are pricey, and if you get reproduction kit, you may ruin the rifle or stock trying to get a proper fit. As is, that rifle is very, very collectible and desirable as a part of both Finish and Soviet military history. Your rifle, but I have to point out that if altered, it will lose a lot of value and collectibility. Getting the proper scope and mount also depends on the type it was originally set up for. Most Finn captured snipers had the the top mounted PE/PEM scopes, with a few later war side PE snipers.

Are the mounting holes on the left side of the receiver, or are there three holes on both sides of the front of the receiver? Pics please!

Check out these great pages by Vic Thomas for more info!
Rifles Of The Red Star
Rifles Of The Red Star

[tower06]

Sounds like it's on the level. I must have missed the part on your original post about the rifle not having the scope or mount. I advise being really careful if you plan on re-snipering that one. Original early mounts and scopes are pricey, and if you get reproduction kit, you may ruin the rifle or stock trying to get a proper fit. As is, that rifle is very, very collectible and desirable as a part of both Finish and Soviet military history. Your rifle, but I have to point out that if altered, it will lose a lot of value and collectibility. Getting the proper scope and mount also depends on the type it was originally set up for. Most Finn captured snipers had the the top mounted PE/PEM scopes, with a few later war side PE snipers.

Are the mounting holes on the left side of the receiver, or are there three holes on both sides of the front of the receiver? Pics please!

Check out these great pages by Vic Thomas for more info!
Rifles Of The Red Star
Rifles Of The Red Star

Its top mounted with the six holes. I will get some pics uploaded as soon as I can. My PC got hacked the other night and have been trying to clean it all up the last two days.

[MJ1]

Well done, will you restore it?

I found this one back in '89.

[tower06]

Well done, will you restore it?

I found this one back in '89.

That is my plan if I can track down original parts. I see too many of the repro scopes and brackets out of the Ukraine lately. A sniper bolt is the easy part. Those can be made from an original bolt. An original Finn Capture SA marked scope and mount will truly be difiicult. If anyone has any leads on them, please let me know.

Wouls love to find a Polish model sniper. Have not seen them around though.

[MJ1]

Any photos yet??


....MJ...

[tower06]

Any photos yet??


....MJ...

Sorry, personal life issues got in the way, or I would have posted earlier. Here are some pics.









Its a Tula marked sniper rifle.
It has a Westinghouse force matched E bolt
The buttplate has a a similar marked E on it as well, so I'm not sure if it a Westinghouse as well.
It also has the HV marked jamb free magazine.
Overall excellent condition.