Tikka M/30 Mosin-Nagant 7.62x54R Bolt-Action Rifle, 28.7" Cold-Hammer Forged Barrel, Finnish-Captured WWII Hex Receiver
This Finnish-captured Mosin-Nagant Model 91/30, designated M/30, combines a 1944 Tikkakoski (Tikka) barrel with an early Russian hex receiver taken during the Winter War. Refurbished by Tikka in 1944 and property-stamped “SA,” it carries triangle-in-circle “T” and Russian “C” marks, giving the rifle dual Russian-Finnish heritage that appeals to military collectors. All serials were Finnish-renumbered to match, and the rifle retains its original wartime configuration while showcasing Finnish upgrades.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Minor to moderate scratching, scuffing, pitting, and blemishing are present on metal and wood surfaces. Some residual cosmoline may remain from long-term storage.
What’s Included
- Finnish khaki web sling (installed)
The 28.7-inch chrome-moly barrel was cold-hammer forged by Tikka in 1944, giving the rifle a strong bore and period-correct finish. The black blued metal contrasts with the birch stock’s oil finish, and grasping grooves in the fore-end provide a distinctive Finnish profile.
Authentic Finnish details include sling plates, a birch handguard, and dovetailed front sight with drift adjustment paired to a graduated tangent rear sight. These components mirror wartime Finnish modifications without altering the rifle’s core Russian design.
Proofmarks tell the story: the triangle-in-circle “T” denotes Tikkakoski manufacture, the boxed “SA” indicates Finnish Army property, and the Cyrillic “C” connects it to its Russian origin. The hex receiver—and its early production quality—adds another collectible layer.
With only a limited number of M/30 rifles produced and many lost to time, surviving examples in matching condition are uncommon. This rifle’s blend of Russian manufacture, Finnish capture, and Tikka refurbishment makes it a standout piece for both Mosin enthusiasts and WWII collections.