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Finnish M28 Mosin one piece stock end cap
The easiest way to distinguish between the M28 and M28 is the end cap. The M28's is one piece and has an oval shaped opening a the top. The M27's is a two-piece hinge and does not have an opening on the top

M28 type 1 adjustable rear sight aperture
Early M28s would feature a unique windage adjustable rear sight aperture. This is uncommon to find today, as this was changed to a nonadjustable version

M28 type 1 adjustable rear sight aperture (side view)
Early M28s would feature a unique windage adjustable rear sight aperture. This is uncommon to find today, as this was changed to a nonadjustable version

Civil guard district number
Since M28s were originally issued to the Civil Guard, the district number it was issued to was stamped on the side of the barrel

M28 early ski trooper stock
The first M28s were issued with a second escutcheon at the rear. This was to provide more flexibility for ski troopers. This was soon removed after the first couple thousand rifles were produced

Mousetrap trigger spring
M28s were fitted with a mousetrap style spring around the trigger pin. This acts as a trigger return spring, and greatly improves the trigger feel overall

Civil Guard district number under handguard
In early production rifles, the civil guard district number was also written in pencil under the handguard, and on the inside of the stock
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