Pienoiskivääri m/91 Finnish .22 Mosin Trainer

Published on November 21, 2025
Duration: 1:09

This guide details the unique bolt and extractor mechanism of the Finnish Pienoiskivääri m/91 .22 trainer. It explains how the modified bolt rail and sliding extractor work together to manually extract spent .22 rimfire casings from the action. Expert Ian McCollum highlights this modification as a key feature for the rifle's function.

Quick Summary

The Pienoiskivääri m/91 is a Finnish .22 LR training conversion of the M91 Mosin-Nagant, featuring a retubed barrel with a liner and a modified bolt with a sliding extractor. Its rear sight markings were removed, and it was intended for use at the lowest setting. The rifle exhibits minimal recoil, making it ideal for training.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Finnish M91 .22 Trainer
  2. 00:06Barrel and Sight Modifications
  3. 00:19Rear Sight Markings
  4. 00:32Bolt and Extractor Mechanism
  5. 00:56Live Fire and Recoil

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pienoiskivääri m/91?

The Pienoiskivääri m/91 is a Finnish .22 caliber training rifle, a conversion of the M91 Mosin-Nagant. It features a retubed barrel with a liner for .22 Rimfire ammunition and a modified bolt for easier extraction.

How was the barrel of the Pienoiskivääri m/91 modified?

The original M91 Mosin-Nagant barrel was retubed or lined to accommodate .22 Rimfire ammunition. This modification required a lower front sight to adjust for the different ballistics of the smaller caliber.

What is unique about the bolt mechanism of the Pienoiskivääri m/91?

The bolt features a modified bottom rail with a sliding extractor. This specialized mechanism is designed to manually pull the spent .22 rimfire casing back, allowing it to be easily dumped from the action.

Were the sights on the Pienoiskivääri m/91 recalibrated?

No, the Finnish forces scrubbed the original Russian range markings from the rear sight but did not recalibrate it. It was intended to be used at its lowest setting for the .22 LR cartridge.

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