Sako Model 39 7.62x54R Bolt-Action Rifle, 27" Heavy Barrel, 1942 Finnish Production
Built by Sako in 1942 during the Continuation War, this Finnish Model 39 combines the robust Mosin-Nagant action with upgrades demanded by the Finnish army for accuracy and reliability. A 27-inch heavy barrel, matching-number bolt and magazine, and the distinctive Sako cog-wheel proof mark make this rifle a desirable piece for collectors seeking a well-documented WWII example noted for its shooting precision.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling. Scratches and blemishes are present on the metal and wood surfaces, but the rifle remains in solid functional shape.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, shiny, and well-maintained with minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good – intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Finnish M/39 olive-drab canvas sling (installed)
- Original one-piece steel cleaning rod (installed)
This Model 39 retains its wartime character with matching serial numbers on the bolt, magazine, and trigger guard—an uncommon level of originality that underscores its authenticity. The receiver bears the Sako cog-wheel and the 1942 date, confirming production during Finland’s fight for independence.
The 27-inch heavy barrel was a Finnish specification intended to tighten group sizes and better manage heat during sustained fire. Combined with stringent Finnish acceptance standards, rifles like this quickly earned a reputation for exceptional accuracy among Mosin variants.
Birch furniture, finished in a reddish-brown oil, features the Finnish two-piece finger-joint stock and a comfortable semi-pistol grip that improves handling over earlier designs. An upper birch handguard protects the shooter’s hands while preserving the clean lines of the barrel.
Iron sights consist of a wing-protected blade front that can be drifted for windage and a tangent rear sight graduated to 1,500 meters, allowing precise elevation adjustments without tools. The blued finish across the receiver, barrel, and magazine maintains a uniform wartime appearance.
Import markings from C.A.I. Georgia VT are discreetly located on the barrel, meeting legal requirements while leaving the rifle’s Finnish military markings clear and legible.