^Lot 438 Finnish M28 Civil Guard Mosin Nagant Bolt Action Rifle

Finnish M28 Civil Guard Mosin Nagant Bolt Action Rifle, #S64237, 7.62x54R cal., 27" barrel, blued finish with bright bolt assembly, hardwood stock and handguard with spliced forend, blade front sight with protectors, and Konovalov rear sight with "U"-notched groove, original arshini numbers have been barred out and sight has been regraduated to 850 meters. Steel cleaning rod is present. Includes brown leather sling with boxed "SA" stamp, in good used condition, only one leather collar is present. Top of the SIG made barrel is stamped "SY"(Suojeluskuntain Yliesikunta) for the Finnish Civil Guard. Hexagonal receiver is unmarked. Matching numbered bolt. Old numbers have been barred out on magazine floorplate. Import stamped on right side of the barrel. Condition overall is very good, retaining approx. 80%-85% blue, showing some thinning and toning. Most of the wear occurs on muzzle, magazine, and buttplate. Wood is very good with light handling marks. There is a chip missing from the top of the wrist behind the receiver tang, and an "X" has been carved into the underside of the forend. Action operates smoothly. Muzzle has been counterbored, bore is bright with good rifling. Est.: $500-$800. (C&R)