M27 Finnish Mosin Question

[squee116]

I just got a barreled action of an M27, with what seems to be a white filmy spot from a break-cleaner cleaning(as told by seller). I'm curious if I should just leave it as is, try to refurbish it, or re-finish it altogether and forsake the reselling value. Also, what options are there for stocks?

[Chaos47]

Photos?
Also the C&R subforum might get you more help

[squee116]

[6mmintl]

Put some coper bore solvent on it, good luck finding a non-existent used stock.

[Fate]

Put some coper bore solvent on it, good luck finding a non-existent used stock.

They're rare to find, but I found a couple on eBay mislabeled as M91/30 stocks. You just need to study the photos at http://mosinnagant.net/finland/The-Finnish-M27.asp.

Another option is to rework a 91/30 stock to fit. I have one that the Finns did this to. Requires some woodworking as the barrel is thicker, but entirely doable.

[Josh Smith]

Hello,

No, don't refinish a Finnish if you like the collector value.

If you plan to keep it as a shooter, do whatever you'd like to it to pretty it up!

Personally, I like the 91/30s to play with and the Finnish rifles as collectors. The most I believe I'd do to any Finnish Mosin is iron some dents from the stock.

Regards,

Josh

[squee116]

Thanks for the replies, I'll give the copper bore cleaner a look, should be some at the local store I think.

Thanks for the tip on the 91/30 stock conversion, I may try that one for fun.

I agree Josh, that refinishing it would be too sad, but this blotch is ugly as sin, and I do want to make this a shooter without ruining its historical character.