Found a 1939 Finn

[Adam Helmer]

Gil,

Today, X number of years ago, we were discharged from military service. We did our bit, eh, wot?

I have a M39 Finn and hunt with it in the PA deer woods every year. I read in the past that the front sight has pin punch dings radially around the adjustment screw on the front sight guard that represents one ring on the 300-meter Finnish military bullseye target.

I also recall reading that the bores on the M39 are .3085+/- .0005 (hope I have enough 0s there to make it .309") to accomodate the Finn's higher pressure 7.62x54R machine gun ammo made for the Finn's MGs made in the late 1930s.

Finally, I read that the barrel on the M39 is the heaviest barrel ever put on an issue military rifle.

Now, aren't you glad I replied to your M39 post? WAS it really 39 years ago today????

Adam