SAKO ~ M28-30 ~ 7.62X54 RIMMED

The Finnish Sako m/28-30 represents the peak of Mosin-Nagant design, engineered in the 1930s as a match-grade precision rifle for the elite Finnish Civil Guard. Built by Sako in 1938 using a recycled Russian receiver, this firearm featured advanced upgrades like a tighter target bore, heavy-duty adjustable iron sights, and a specialized barrel bushing to prevent the wood stock from warping in freezing conditions. Marked with the Civil Guard "Sk.Y" stamp and later absorbed into the regular Finnish Army ("SA"), this rugged rifle saw frontline service during the Winter War and World War II, serving as a cornerstone of Finland's national defense strategy. The bore is still bright.