Sako · Rifle
Mosin-Nagant M/28
Bolt action · 7.62x54mmR · introduced 1928
Also known as M28, Pystykorva, Spitz
About the Mosin-Nagant M/28
The Mosin-Nagant M/28 is a bolt-action rifle developed by the Finnish Civil Guard (Suojeluskunta) and assembled at the SAKO factory as a marksman's battle rifle chambered in 7.62x54mmR. Built on the Russian Mosin-Nagant M1891 receiver, it pairs a new heavy free-floated barrel, a two-piece birch stock, and an improved windage-adjustable front sight to deliver far greater accuracy than the original Russian pattern. Roughly 33,000 were produced between 1928 and 1932, and the type is famously associated with Finnish sniper Simo Hayha.
The M/28 is reputed to be the rifle wielded by Simo Hayha, the Finnish marksman nicknamed the 'White Death,' who is credited with hundreds of kills using iron sights during the Winter War.
Mosin-Nagant M/28 specifications
General
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker-fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Calibres
- 7.62x54mmR
- Magazine capacity
- 5 rounds
- Magazine
- Fixed box
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 686 mm (27.0 in)
- Overall length
- 1187 mm (46.7 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 4.10 kg (9.04 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:9 in (240 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
- Grooves
- 4
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Steel
- Stock
- Birch
- Finish
- blued
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 800 m/s (2625 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 3072 J (2266 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 500 m
History
- Introduced
- 1928
- Discontinued
- 1932
- Production status
- Discontinued
- Country of origin
- FI
- Designer
- Finnish Civil Guard (Suojeluskunta)
Features
- Heavy target barrel
- Two piece stock
- Windage adjustable front sight
- Stripper clip loading
Safety
- Cock on close bolt safety
Finnish 7.62x53R service ammunition is dimensionally interchangeable with 7.62x54mmR. The M/28 used SIG, Tikkakoski, and a small number of SAKO barrels, all assembled at the SAKO works.
