Speaking of the Winter War, I really need to read more about it. That whole "Ohai Russia, we have your Mosin rifles and have rebuilt them better than when they were when new; now we will whup you with them, even though we are massively outnumbered" thing seems pretty badass, hehehe. Not to glorify war or anything like that, but like, the fierce independent spirit of it makes me feel a profound respect, you know? I think maybe the word is "Sisu?"

I would really love to have an M39 on my little rack of cool old historically significant rifles, but they have gotten very expensive here in the states! I think it's pretty cool how they are built on antique hex receivers. It's like, double the historical significance, or something. :D