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- Ad Type
- For Sale
- Price
- $625
- Manufacturer
- Tikka
- Caliber
- 7.62x54R
- City
- Vancouver
- State
- Washington
- Zip Code
- 98684
This is a bit "off" for NWF tastes, but I thought to post it here before going off to GB, since I'm lazy and would prefer not to box and go through the USPS roulette. A Model 27 Finnish rifle in "ski" configuration that was refurbished by replacing the original stock with the '"popsicle stick" reinforcement of the bayonet lug and fore end. This was due to the tendency of the unreinforced fore end to splinter during bayonet practice (or use, for that matter). The receiver is undated; a "7" is present which MAY be part of an 1897 date but I am not confident of that. The bolt is matching to the barrel SN; these are normally the only matching numbers the Finns used. All other parts are random makers. HOWEVER, the Tikka-made barrel is numbered to the receiver (image), something I have not previously seen during my serious collection years. The ski configuration was designed for ski and bicycle troops, allowing the use of a rear swivel and front swivel bar for ease of across-back carry. Overall the stock condition is "as issued"; the metal is near perfect. The bore is bright with shadowing in the lands which retain most of the original edge. Overall, an excellent rifle if a bit unusual for the advanced or beginning collector. $625 at a local FFL of one's choice; I will ship via USPS for $40 additional to your O1 or 03 FFL. Happy to answer questions, no trades please. Enjoy!
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