Finland took the Russian Mosin and made it better, and the M39 is the best known result. This Finnish Lion rifle is a VKT M39 in 7.62x54R, described by the seller as very good condition and dated to 1942 production. The listing mentions a rare B barrel, with 11,000 made, and a sling. It has a 27 inch barrel and a wood finish.

Finnish M39 rifles are prized because the Finns selected barrels and stocks with care. Their rifles shoot well, they are well finished, and they carry the history of the Winter War and the Continuation War. Many have been sold off as surplus over the years, which is why a numbered rifle with provenance appeals to collectors.

The seller asks buyers to look at the pictures and to ask any question. That is good advice for a rifle in this price range: study the markings, the stock condition and the bore before you decide. A rare barrel designation adds interest, but only if the markings are correct.

The rifle is sold as described. It ships to a licensed dealer you choose, and the background check is completed there.