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Finnwolf VL63 Finnwolf Magazine manufacture?

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paul burke

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I have an older finnwolf with coffin bottom magazine. Like everyone here, unable to locate a spare. I am working with a local manufacturer to possibly make a magazine. Obviously not for the collectors in the group. But for those who are shooters, would there be interest in a mag or two, if he is able to manufacture? I suspect I will be responsible for the magazine spring and follower, but he thinks he may be able to manufacture the body. I don't think they will be blued. That will likely be an owner project. I suspect cost will vary depending on number. Still investigating and do not have a cost estimate yet. I cannot imagine they will be as costly as original.
 
I too would be interested in extra magazines. I have both the coffin and smooth style. Any, I can get my hands on, would be much appreciated.
 
To my knowledge there were many more Finnwolfs made with the 3-shot flush magazine than the 4-shot coffin-bottom magazine. One will not fit in the receiver made for the other (although modifying the receiver might be possible). Therefore there would be more demand for the flush than the coffin. You might want to consider this if toying with the possibility of having some reproductions made.
 
Great News: My gunsmith here in Tennessee was able to modify a pair of Win 88 mags to function in my Sako!
He can modify the Win 88 or 100 mag to function.
Get in touch! His name is Mike Ryan, Rogersville Tennessee USA.
Notes/Suggestions from Mike:
The Win followers are aluminum, not steel like the Sako. Suggests you may want to have your bolt polished a bit to reduce wear.
Even though they are coffin bottom, they are 3 round, not 4.
I loan him my rife as needed to confirm fit and function.
No issues with mine, both function well.
 
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