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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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Korsu at Suurniemi with some of the brave hunters who resisted the 5-day attack on 6. 11/1.1942.
Suurniemi. Photo courtesy of SA-Kuva
The film advertisement is being investigated
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The dugout was built at Rivalinmäki
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Mannerheim Cross candidates: Lieutenant Niemelä (JR 8.)
Pisi-Kuuttilahti terrain. Notice the bent bolt handle. Photo courtesy of SA-Kuva
The combat messenger has brought an important message
Keltoselkä-Kortassi. Photo courtesy of SA-Kuva
Finnish soldiers in the middle of the bushes on the banks of Syväri
Troitsan Kontu. Photo courtesy of SA-Kuva
The prisoners have just surrendered and their clothes are being searched
Troitsan Kontu. Photo courtesy of SA-Kuva
A moment before the attack at Heylä station at 15:00
Photo courtesy of SA-Kuva
Men rush into positions
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Artillery fire director, photographers and riflemen in the front line
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