Upon independence after the First World War Finland had large stocks of the Russian M19891 Mosin-Nagant rifle. This was adopted as the national weapon and imported from a number of sources. During the Winter War starting in 1939 many of these weapons were reconditioned and re-used with freshly manufactured components. This example is of Finnish manufacture, with VKTbreech stampings and the Finish style sling swivels rather than the 'dog-collar' slots of the Russian weapon.
Marks and Stamps: (Breech) SA VKT D Serial no 1942 (L side of receiver and bolt) Serial no| Accession Number: 150 | Period of Use: 1928 - 1945 |
| Type: Single shot rifle | War Zones: Second World War |
| Country of Origin: Finland | Type Date: 1891 |
| Manufacturer: Valtion Kivaaritehdas (State Rifle Factory) | Serial Number: 30404 |
| Manufacture Date: 1942 | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.62mm |
| Weight: 4430g | Length Overall: 1304mm |
| Cyclic Rate: Single shot | Length Barrel: 802mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: CG 18336 |