Finnish Mosin M24 Civil Guard

[Buccman37]

I have had this for almost two years and just wanting to know if anyone has any experience with them.
7.62x54r.net puts the rarity at 8/10. I can post pics of it just let me know what pics you are looking for.

[Whootsinator]

*drool*

I'm quite jealous. Pictures of the stock, any cartouches, sling slots/hangers, see if there's anything under the butt plate, a look at the underside of the receiver tang, the barrel stampings, aaaaand... That might do it.

[WLJ]

.308 (7.62x53R) or .311 (7.62x54R) barrel?
A lot of the Fins have a .308 barrel instead of the usual .311 for Mosins.

[Buccman37]

[Buccman37]

This rifle's wood is in some rough shape. There are several wood screws for it at the bottom of the buttstock. Has a nice crack on the left side of the receiver and man is it ugly. Looks like its been "in the shit" lol. The barrel is a Bohler-Stahl and I can not find any markings on the wood, only what looks to be hand made carvings maybe someone's name I'm not sure. I also took the buttplate off couple years ago and some nasty ass dirt started coming off!

WLJ I have only fired surplus 54r out of it

[WLJ]

This rifle's wood is in some rough shape. There are several wood screws for it at the bottom of the buttstock. Has a nice crack on the left side of the receiver and man is it ugly. Looks like its been "in the shit" lol. The barrel is a Bohler-Stahl and I can not find any markings on the wood, only what looks to be hand made carvings maybe someone's name I'm not sure. I also took the buttplate off couple years ago and some nasty ass dirt started coming off!

WLJ I have only fired surplus 54r out of it

Doing a little reading and I think these were mostly 54R. You can still shoot 311 (54R) our of a 308 (53R) barrel but it increases the pressure a touch (not enough to worry about) and it is suppose to wear the barrel out a bit faster. Far as I know the only way to know for sure is to check the barrel.

[Jason]

Very cool rifle. Would likely bring a lot of money on gunbroker if you ever wanted to sell it.

[Buccman37]

Very cool rifle. Would likely bring a lot of money on gunbroker if you ever wanted to sell it.

If I did get rid of it I would rather give it to someone on this forum that would take of it.

[WLJ]

Very cool rifle. Would likely bring a lot of money on gunbroker if you ever wanted to sell it.

If I did get rid of it I would rather give it to someone on this forum that would take of it.

Sell it to Coach and lots of people would be taking care of it, one right after the other.

[Buccman37]

Very cool rifle. Would likely bring a lot of money on gunbroker if you ever wanted to sell it.

If I did get rid of it I would rather give it to someone on this forum that would take of it.

Sell it to Coach and lots of people would be taking care of it, one right after the other.

haha nice

[Jason]

Very cool rifle. Would likely bring a lot of money on gunbroker if you ever wanted to sell it.

If I did get rid of it I would rather give it to someone on this forum that would take of it.

That's very cool of you. I feel the same way. Would much rather give it to someone who will appreciate it than someone who is going to try to flip it a week later on armslist.

[Harb]

Best Mosin Nagants ever made. Only rifle I know of where they bayonet is worth as much as the firearm itself.

[Buccman37]

I wonder how much this rifle is worth

[Jason]

I'm not too up on the M24 but I'd guess somewhere between $300-450 locally from what I've seen on gunboards. As always you could get more on gunbroker. It's a nice rifle for sure

[MosinMan77]

I bought a Fin M27 last week in Louisville that shoots the same rounds you described(7.62x54R). If you're looking for some good ammo, Keene's in Bardstown sells the stainless steel, non-corrosive WPA rounds for like $12 a box compared to the newer corrosive rounds that are around $16 and up at the places I've seen. Not to mention, Keene's has the best customer service I've seen thus far. Nevertheless, at gun shows you can get the old russian corrosive rounds for like $5 per box. Just depends on how big into cleaning you are.

[1fastmach1]

I want a carbine model mosin bad. I don't have to have anything special, just something I can sporterize.

[karnivore]

Value will depend largely on condition and barrel manufacturer. Look to the right side of the barrel just forward of the receiver. If the barrel is marked Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaf you have one of the most desirable Swiss contract versions as there were only appx 5000 made. If the barrel marked Bohler-Stahl then you have a German barrel on your rifle, still very much sought after. If the barrel is unmarked it's most like Finn homegrown but still very much collectable. Another thing that could add to value is the antique receive. Look under receiver tang and if it's marked 1898 or earlier you're looking at an easy $50 + premium as collectors absolutely love antique receivers. Wood may be in rough condition but as long as it doesn't have major damage the stock set itself can command $100 + price tag.

[Jason]

Look under receiver tang and if it's marked 1898 or earlier you're looking at an easy $50 + premium as collectors absolutely love antique receivers.

Even more than that if he sells on Gunbroker. People go absolutely bonkers for antique guns. I've often wondered if it's the allure of an older gun or the fact that an FFL doesn't have to be involved in the transaction. Either way, I've seen antique Mosin varieties go sky high the last few months for no other reason than the date.