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The Finnish army was looking to solve their problems with the M27, and formed an agreement with the Civil Guard to standardize on a new rifle that utilizes key features from the M28/30. Sako would begin producing this new rifle in 1940, and the first 7,000 had no pistol grip. After the initial 7,000, all subsequent M39 rifles now had a pistol grip but were otherwise unchanged mechanically. Sako produced these rifles for both the army as well as the civil guard, and VKT would produce examples for the army
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Korvi byways, or back roads leading to the front line
Karhumäki region. Photo courtesy of SA-Kuva
Men in a firing trench at "Halo"
Öby, Hanko Front. Photo courtesy of SA-Kuva
On Munakukkula, enemy actions are being closely monitored
Munakukkula Lempaal. Photo courtesy of SA-Kuva
Planning the cutting of the Murmansk railway
The terrain of the Murmansk railway. Photo courtesy of SA-Kuva
The combat messenger has brought an important message
Keltoselkä-Kortassi. Photo courtesy of SA-Kuva
The happy elk hunters (Remes' company) return over Kilis
Kilistunturi. Photo courtesy of SA-Kuva
The boys have found a goat in the city
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PP troops on the march towards Aunus
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Wünsche joins the battle with a Finnish M39 "pystykorvalla"
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Battalion commander, Captain Hänninen (JR 57) at his command post
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The regiment's interpreter, non-commissioned officer Lustig, calls out over the channel to the regiment to surrender
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