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The 7.62 TKIV 85 short for 7.62 Tarkkuuskivääri 85 (7.62 sniper rifle 85) is a bolt action designated marksman/sniper rifle used by the Finnish Defence Forces.It is based on the Mosin-Nagant rifle using the same (in some cases antique) receivers. The Finnish Army has produced such rifles since the nation was founded.The Mosin-Nagant bolt-actions were modified in 1984 by Valmet who also manufactured new barrels for these rifles.
