So...I've remained strong on not getting mosinitus...till today. Any advice on rarity, value and fair market price would be Greatly appreciated from those of you who already have the bug.
Here's what I've researched so far, I believe it to be a 1941 barreled Finnish Tikka arsenal rework, Russian hex receiver M91
Barrel shank marked--
[SA]: Suomen Armeiji - Finnish Army property stamp
T inside point-down triangle inside circle: Mark of the Tikkakoski (Tikka) Arsenal - Finland
26,000 Range s/nD marked----chambered to handle the Soviet-Finnish D round, which was the standard round of the WW2 era, Signifies barrel throat has been relieved to handle the Russian and Finnish 'Heavy Ball' ammo in use.
1941 date
Hex receiver marked-
Russian Imperial Eagle with п к ( common during wartime to not be ground off)
NZF stamped-------Austrian WW1 captured and sold to Finland sometime in the '20s
Other parts/markings...
mismatched s/n on ball of bolt ( Smoothest I've handled. Heck even RM would't need a mallet to work it.
NO s/n anywhere else on any part to be seen ( haven't had the stock off )
Bottom of mag scrubbed cleanly
Very small stamps here and there...Old style Bow an Arrow Tula/ Tula hammer/ I think even a Izzy arrow or 2.
Correct cleaning rod for a Finn
Finn swivels, sling attachments
Finnish 2 piece stock with crossed cannons ( letter L inside IIRC)
Overall great fit and finish, Great bluing and un-dicked with stock. Looks like a good entry into the world of mosins. With the way I collect and what I like ...It is only a matter of time till 1 ended up in my hands. I'm still kicking myself for not getting a 1944 Izzy Nagant revolver because I thought it was a lil high, @ the same place. I don't want to make the same mistake again.
I've learned more about mosins in the last few hours than I've ever cared to know, so seems like I might want to bring her home. Its on hold till thrusday and I could put it on layoway with a phone call and a $20 bill the next time i go by.
Any advice is most wellcome Fellas and feel free to point out anything thats way off base as well. Anything I get is most always just for my personal collection and enjoyment. What would yall feel comfortable paying? Thanks for yall's time