Sako M28/30 Mosin-Nagant 7.62x54R, 1934 SK.Y Civil Guard Rifle with SA Property Mark, Hex Receiver, 27 in Barrel
This 1934-dated Sako M28/30 is a Finnish refinement of the Mosin-Nagant built for the Civil Guard. It bears the SK.Y marking for Suojeluskuntain Yliesikunta (Civil Guard Headquarters) along with the boxed SA property stamp signifying later Finnish Army ownership. A hex receiver, clear Finnish markings, and an excellent, mirror-bright bore with sharp rifling make this example stand out for collectors of Finnish service rifles.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bolt shows minor pitting.
What's Included
- Sako M28/30 bolt-action rifle (SK.Y Civil Guard marked; SA property marked)
- Cleaning rod
Built by Sako in Finland in 1934, this M28/30 retains the key Civil Guard features and markings collectors seek. The barrel shank carries the Sako S-in-gear emblem over the SK.Y Civil Guard designation and the boxed SA property stamp, confirming later Finnish Army service. The buttstock shows the cartouche with a shield and an S over 38, adding further Finnish inspection and acceptance context.
The rifle uses the robust hex receiver pattern and the M28/30-spec 27-inch barrel. It feeds 7.62x54R from a fixed 5-round internal magazine. Length of pull measures 13 inches, aligning with period Finnish service dimensions. As typical of Finnish service rebuilds, the bolt is non-matching, with components bearing assembly and inspection numbers.
Sights are the Finnish tangent/ladder rear sight with meter graduations paired to a windage-adjustable front blade set back slightly from the muzzle and protected by ears. A one-piece nose cap with an oval top opening and an aluminum handguard liner are correct M28/30 features that aid durability and heat management during sustained firing.
The full-length birch stock features grasping grooves and sling slots with escutcheons, presenting the classic Finnish service profile. The rear sight base is stamped with the Sako gear emblem, and additional component markings are consistent with Finnish inspection practices. A cleaning rod is present. Overall length is approximately 46.75 inches and weight is about 9.5 pounds (model spec), giving the rifle a steady, traditional service-rifle feel. Platform: Mosin-Nagant.