Pretty Cool Finnish Gun Posters: Suomi, AK, & Mosin

Published on November 28, 2025
Duration: 4:37

This video highlights three collectible posters available through a Kickstarter campaign for Ian McCollum's new book, 'Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917 to 2025'. The posters feature detailed illustrations and photography of Finnish Mosin Nagant variants, Finnish AK-pattern rifles (RK62, RK95), and the Suomi submachine gun, including export models. A new pledge level allows direct purchase of the poster set.

Quick Summary

The 'Forged in Snow' Kickstarter campaign offers three detailed posters: one on Finnish Mosin Nagant variants, another on Finnish AK-pattern rifles (RK62, RK95), and a third on the Suomi submachine gun (KP26, M31, export models). These posters, featuring photography by James Rupley, can be purchased as add-ons or through a dedicated pledge level.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Forged in Snow Kickstarter
  2. 00:16The Three Posters
  3. 00:46Mosin Nagant Poster Details
  4. 01:52Finnish AK Poster Details
  5. 03:08Suomi Submachine Gun Poster Details
  6. 03:57Poster Availability and Kickstarter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Forged in Snow' Kickstarter campaign about?

The 'Forged in Snow' Kickstarter campaign is for Ian McCollum's new book on Finnish small arms from 1917 to 2025. It also offers three collectible posters featuring Finnish Mosin Nagant rifles, Finnish AK variants, and Suomi submachine guns as add-ons or a separate pledge level.

What firearms are featured on the Finnish gun posters?

The posters showcase Finnish Mosin Nagant variants (M91, M27, M28, M28-30, M39), Finnish AK-pattern rifles (RK62, RK95, prototypes), and the Suomi submachine gun (KP26, M31, export models).

Who is the photographer for the 'Forged in Snow' posters?

The photography for the 'Forged in Snow' posters was done by James Rupley. He is also the photographer for Ian McCollum's 'Headstamp' books and the 'Vicer's Guide' series, known for his high-quality firearm imagery.

Can I buy the posters without buying the book?

Yes, while originally add-ons for book purchasers, a new pledge level has been added to the 'Forged in Snow' Kickstarter campaign specifically for purchasing a set of all three posters without needing to pledge for the book itself.

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