This video delves into the Finnish m/27PH, also known as the m/37, which holds the distinction of being Finland's first standardized sniper rifle. The video details its development as part of the m/27 rifle family, highlighting the structural issues that delayed its adoption until 1937. It discusses the rifle's original 2.2x Physica Oy prismatic scope, noting its fragility and poor eye relief. The evolution of the rifle is traced, including the replacement of short bolt handles with Soviet-style ones and the addition of wooden cheek rests, driven by experiences in the Winter War. The video concludes by mentioning that damaged m/27PH rifles had their scopes repurposed for newer m/39PH models during the Continuation War, making the m/27PH an extremely rare firearm today.
This video delves into Finland's M39 PH sniper rifle, tracing its origins back to post-independence Finnish armament challenges and early experimentation with scoped rifles. It details the procurement of Physica Oy optical sights, their problematic integration onto M27 rifles, and their eventual repurposing for the M39 rifle during the Continuation War. The description also briefly touches upon other M39 sniper variants like the SOV and M39-43/44, highlighting that none achieved significant battlefield impact.
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