2243 WWII FINNISH TIKKA CONVERSION OF A RUSSIAN 1891

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 31 @ 12:37UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 400.00 USD

THREE LINE BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal.7.62x53R. S# 48694. After the Winter War of 1939-1940, Finland captured a significant number of Soviet rifles. The Tikka arsenal reworked model 1891 rifles giving them newly made bbls. & birch stock sets, while recycling as many parts. CAI import marked 31.6" bbl. w/ stepped front sight, Russian rear sight remarked from archins & 1943 date. Re-purposed Imperial marked 1891 hex receiver, mag. assembly, cleaning rod, buttplate & upper handguard. Birch stock has sling swivels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: spike bayonet. CONDITION: good to very good overall condition as arsenal refinished. Good metal w/ marks & mag. assembly turning brown patina w/ pitting. Very good wood w/ marks throughout, a deep gouge on left side forearm & an inlet wood repair to stock around rear sight. Very good bore w/ strong rifling. (22-716/MD). CURIO.$300-400.