100 year old Swedish Mauser, model 96

rockquarry said:
I haven't had a Swedish Mauser in a long time, but used to have two (don't remember model) in original pristine condition manufactured in 1943. They had short (about 24") barrels with threaded muzzles and turned down bolt handles.
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Sounds like a 1938 Husqvarna. Some had some straight bolts.
 
rockquarry said:
I haven't had a Swedish Mauser in a long time, but used to have two (don't remember model) in original pristine condition manufactured in 1943. They had short (about 24") barrels with threaded muzzles and turned down bolt handles. I seldom shot anything but cast bullets in them. Finally lost interest in these and most other military guns and sold them.
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I never had one. But a friend of mine has one. I tried it. It's stupid accurate and almost does not kick.;)
 
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There's a reason this model was called "The Crown Jewels " when compared to other Mausers.

Don't currently own one, but did. Was just a smooth and super accurate rifle.

Thanks for sharing yours.
 
I have a M38 Husky , dated 1944. It's a cavalry issue with the turned down bolt. I bought it 30 years ago at a local Montgomery Wards for $100 . I was going to tap/ scope it to use for a white-tail deer rifle, 6.5 x 55 mm being the perfect round. Never did. The open sights aren't the greatest but it does shoot and hit like a dream. Best $100.00 I ever spent.
 
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Zackary said:
I have a M38 Husky , dated 1944. It's a cavalry issue with the turned down bolt.
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The turned down bolt really has nothing to do with cavalry issue. The first M38's were converted M96's and still retain the original straight bolt handle. All Husqvarna purpose built M38's have a turned down bolt.

Rather than cut and paste, here's a good explanation of the stock disk

Stock Discs for 1894 & 1896 Swedish Mausers

I've know buyers that put a lot of faith in what the disk reads, but I never really did. While the disk may have been correct at inspection, who knows how many rounds have been shot thorough the gun since then or what abuse it's taken. I've also know people to put disks from one rifle on the stock of another rifle.
 
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What a grand old rifle....to me the epitome of a Mauser action rifle!! I have an M96 that doesn't know it is not a target rifle!

Doesn't hurt that it fires the 6.5x55 as a cartridge either...

6.5 CM has nothing on this round that was invented in 1894 I think...

Randy
 
Zackary said:
I have a M38 Husky , dated 1944. It's a cavalry issue with the turned down bolt. I bought it 30 years ago at a local Montgomery Wards for $100 . I was going to tap/ scope it to use for a white-tail deer rifle, 6.5 x 55 mm being the perfect round. Never did. The open sights aren't the greatest but it does shoot and hit like a dream. Best $100.00 I ever spent.
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The 1944 Husqvarna m/38 is one of the most sought after by collectors. Only 1,969 made that year. I have one also. Gunboards Swedish Military section keeps a list of known examples.

I had 13 Swedes at one time, I'm down to 8. Shot vintage sniper for years with a 1918 m41/B. My favorite is a 1908 FSR m/96. m o.a. is no problem with the right load and it's diopter sight system, well it didn't used to be.

This whole site is great for learning about these superb old rifles. There may even be a couple of mine on it.

House of Karlina,Gevär 1896,Swedish Mauser,m94 carbine,1894,1896,Luxembourg Model 1900 rifle
 
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sheepdawg said:
The 1944 Husqvarna m/38 is one of the most sought after by collectors. Only 1,969 made that year. I have one also. Gunboards Swedish Military section keeps a list of known examples.
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Good point and I didn't even think about the rarity of the 1944 when it read the OP's post. I bought a large collection years ago that had three 1944's in it. I had some imply that I was lying when I mention that on a forum at the time, but it was true and just part of a very nice collection :). I shifted my interests over the years and the 44's along with my other Swedish rifles are long gone.
 
sheepdawg said:
Not all purpose built Husqvarna m/38's have turned down bolts either. Remember the Swedes never let a part go to waste and several straight Carl Gustafs bolts were around when Husqvarna started making m/38s.
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Indeed. I'd have to check the safe, but I think my M96 converted to M38 has a bent bolt, and my Husky has a straight bolt. Go figure.
 
LVSteve said:
Can someone explain the badge and other markings on the stock?
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The black label gives the correction for using the original sights with the later Spitzer bullets. I cannot recall the deisgnator, but it's on the 6.5x55 Wiki page. The original round was a heavy round nose.

The round disc describes the bore condition and measured bore dimensions after inspection.[/QUOTE]

Here’s the scoop on Swede Mauser.

House of Karlina,Gevär 1896,Swedish Mauser,m94 carbine,1894,1896,Luxembourg Model 1900 rifle
 
I love My Swede 6.5 mm x 55 mm Mausers. My 1907 Carl Gustaf m96 is my favorite shooter. One and a half inch groups at 100yds isn’t shabby. I’m restoring a Swede m94-14 right now. Bubba got it but it’s being turned back to its orginal condition.

I have a few Swede 6.5 mm mausers and some 7 mm Mausers too. Both calibers are very accurate and easy on the shoulder.
 
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wish I still had one.

I used to own two. One was all matching but the cleaning rod, in really nice condition. The other was matching, nice condition, but the bore was pretty dark and had some pitting. I saw another advertised on another forum that specializes in AR's. It was supposedly all matched, perfect bore, no import marks, and perfect condition. It was $800. I sold my two to pay for it. kicking in another $35 for the transfer fee. What I got was another horror story. It was NOT near as advertised, even though many pics were shown. Turns out the crooked seller took great care to NOT show any of the real issues with the gun. The seller would not take it back, the forum ruled against me even though I showed them all pics and conversations. I think the seller was friends of a moderator. I tried a second moderator who would not overrule the other one. I used a US Postal Money Order, and they would not help either. I was lucky to sell the gun for $300!!! I have never done business on that forum since, and have never bough another gun online because of this. I a NOT rich, and certainly could not afford that loss!! I still need a nice 96 for my collection.
 
I love those rifles too.

Anyone know what the stocks were made of?
Swedish Oak?
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Jack Flash said:
I love those rifles too.

Anyone know what the stocks were made of?
Swedish Oak?
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Stocks were made of European Walnut till 1915, Elm, Beech, American Black Walnut, Maple and Mahogany from 1915 till 1918, Beech standardized in 1918. The one in your picture is beech. Elm is often mistaken for oak but oak was never used.

Elm on my 1915 m/96.

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