I recently came into possession of a M39, and an even older Civil Guard SK stamped Nagant. The stock for both are pretty rough. Both have multiple cracks, and one looks like it has been Bondo'd back together. The rifle that is in the best condition is the M39. It is stamped 1939. The other one doesnt have a date stamp but bears the marking of one of the german companies that built new barrels for the Civil Guard. I havent done much research on it yet.
I want to bring the M39 back to its former glory. I can get a decent stock off of Ebay and other places, but I was considering going with a new composite (nothing like the ArchAngel thing) But I am on the fence about that.
The Barrel is in pretty good shape, the lands and grooves are in good shape. I still have a lot of cleaning to do, it ha cosmolean all in it. Ill get some pics up when I get home.
What are your thoughts on the best way to bring this old warrior back from the grave?
Well if you want my opinion buy a replacement stock off eBay keep the rifle what it is. If you want something for lrp go buy a rifle that is more appropriate for the task.
I may add a PE style scope to my Hex M39.
Here is a picture of an original M39 sniper.
Mine is a 1968 barrel date.
All Russian markings have been milled off by the Finns.
There are reproduction PE mounts that take 1 inch or the odd sized 26-27mm and 30mm tubes.
A repro and some 1970's -1980's era German glass to look like something that might have been an interim rifle before Sako came out with the TRG.
I am still working on getting this one cleaned up. The barrel is dark, but I can see some very nice grooves. What would you all suggest to use to get it really cleaned up and shiny?
Picked up a Nikon M223 on clearance for $274 at a Store Closing Sale.
Had it in a Weaver mount for my AR and I just had to balance it on the flat part of the Hex receiver to test the concept.
Hmm.
Rock Solid Industries sells a Hex mount for $60.
Low profile is $70
The PE and PU and the Rock Solid Industries mounts all have to be drilled and tapped.
There are some Scout style mounts available that replace the rear sight leaf and do not need to be drilled and tapped.
Here is the Accumounts reproduction PE
They also have a repro scope and mount package for $299
I don't really care for the Scout style from RSI like Eric has here.
This is the low profile RSI That is set back.
It has two holes on the rail surface that are drilled and tapped into the top of the Hex and one on the rear.
You can build in some MOA by slightly raising the rear hole.
Here is the look through Trumount style.
I also like that thinned down style of modified bolt handle.
Hate the plastic stock... ugh.
This is more my style if I wanted a different stock.
I really prefer wood over plastic any day.
That is the original RSI mount before he started making the pic rail version.
If it weren't for the Chinese scope, that would be a rifle I would take anywhere.
Sigh.
Budgets, we all have one.
Working as a range officer at our local range I saw a really great idea to install a scope on a Mosin. Well, maybe not, a very decent Leupold scope went sky high and hit the ceiling before it hit the concrete. His "gunsmith" buddy drilled two holes right through the receiver and into the chamber. A bizillion tons of hot gas gave it a good launch.
i have a 91/30 with a pu type mount and a weaver rail, 6-18 nikon.
bbl cut to 24" recrowned, brake added with no holes on the bottom.
m1d cheek pad, harris bipod, reconfigured and re finisher oem stock.
the clue to any mil surplus shooting is an EXCELLENT bbl. all else is just fun stuff.
when i get permission/enough posts, i will post pics and TARGETS.
lets say 1 moa is not a challenge.
there is tons of stuff you can do to the 39, but try reloading and see what it can do first.
150 hornady hunting bullet works well. jump up to sierra or hornady 174 match.
I recently came into possession of a M39, and an even older Civil Guard SK stamped Nagant. The stock for both are pretty rough. Both have multiple cracks, and one looks like it has been Bondo'd back together. The rifle that is in the best condition is the M39. It is stamped 1939. The other one doesnt have a date stamp but bears the marking of one of the german companies that built new barrels for the Civil Guard. I havent done much research on it yet.
I want to bring the M39 back to its former glory. I can get a decent stock off of Ebay and other places, but I was considering going with a new composite (nothing like the ArchAngel thing) But I am on the fence about that.
The Barrel is in pretty good shape, the lands and grooves are in good shape. I still have a lot of cleaning to do, it ha cosmolean all in it. Ill get some pics up when I get home.
What are your thoughts on the best way to bring this old warrior back from the grave?
is the front band held in place by a single cross screw, and
not a hinged part with a second screw ?
is the frt sight adjustable via opposing screws with adjustment
marks on the sight body ?
is there a fwd sling slot or a hanging sling swivel on a band
i sold most of mine in the last 2 years.
that scoped thing is impressive
150 grain hornady hunting bullet......0.365" at 100
168 sie match king(308).... a mere 0.51x" at 100
and the king
sie 174 match king......0.257" at 100 yards.
yep 1/4 in from a $99 big 5 milsurplus 91/30
Man! I didnt realize this thread had taken off! I have been so busy with work, I havent had much time to mess around on the computer. Once I get enough posts Ill post pictures. As far as I can tell its is a straight m39.
did it/does it have a bushing around the bbl where the fore stock was ?
single screw is more likely a 28/30
the location of the frt sight close to the end of the bbl is more like 28/30
That is pretty much exactly what I have, except The stock did not come with the top hand guard, and the rear band was missing. The stock was pretty trashed, but I recognized it as a Finn, so I paid the 45 bucks the guy was asking.
You have a massive collection of MN's! That is both Very Cool, and kinda scary... You planning on a revolution?
I just got started collecting Finns and it kinda got away from me. No revolt planned.
To bad about the original stock. However, i wouldn't give up on restoring the rifle yet. A few years back, replacement stocks were commonly available. I bought a new 28/30 stock myself at the time. It is possible that a replacement could turn up.
you can buy them over the counter..in FINLAND!
not so much here..just keep looking.
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