Videos tagged with Civil Guard

This entry details the Finnish M28 Mosin-Nagant, often called the 'Ski Trooper' rifle, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the rifle's development as an improvement over the Russian M91 for the Finnish Civil Guard, its unique features like the double sling slots and early windage-adjustable sights, and its complex international history involving purchases from surplus markets, rebuilding by SAKO with SIG barrels, and eventual import into the US. The M28 is highlighted as a rare variant with only about 33,000 produced.

This entry details the Finnish Mosin-Nagant M28/30, famously associated with sniper Simo Häyhä. It covers its historical context, technical specifications like the free-floating barrel and spliced birch stock, and Häyhä's preference for iron sights. The information is presented with high authority, drawing from expert analysis of historical firearms.

This comprehensive overview, presented by firearms historian Ian McCollum, details the evolution of the Finnish Mosin Nagant rifle. It covers distinct models like the M91/24, M27, M28, M28/30, and the highly regarded M39, highlighting differences in procurement, markings, and technical specifications between the Finnish Army and Civil Guard.