Hunting rifle from Finland

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Hello!

I would like to presenta a smallbore rifle from Finland. I do believe that this type of weapons are seldome seen by most collectors.

I picked it up a few days ago in south Sweden (where I did not expect such a rifle either)

It has come by heritage to its former owner from a relative in Finland.

The looks and design makes it look really ancient almost like a 17th century rifle but it is in fact made in the 1880-s. It is made by Leander Grönfors in Högnabba Lappfors Finland. These rifles were made for hunting all kind of game, birds, rabbits, etc. They were know for very high precision over long distances.

It is 127 cm long and a heavy octagon barrel with 7 mm rifled bore. Lock is a "percussion-snap-lock" with only a few moving parts. Amazingly it seems to work perfect with distinct cocking and firing. Pictures are taken before a gentle cleanup and rust removal.

Condition is untouched and thankfully not "restored" a real sleeper so to say.

Best Regards/Ulrik Sjöberg, Sweden