Guns International #: 101994499
Seller's Inventory #: 220163

Category - Mauser Rifles - Military - Military Rifles - Non-US

Category
Mauser Rifles - Military
Military Rifles - Non-US

SWEDISH CARL GUSTAF Model 96/38 6.5x55mm Swede MAUSER Bolt Action RIFLE C&R 1916 Dated Military/Infantry Rifle

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SWEDISH CARL GUSTAF Model 96/38 6.5x55mm Swede MAUSER Bolt Action RIFLE C&R

1916 Dated Military/Infantry Rifle

Here we present a C&R Swedish Carl Gustaf Model 96/38 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle made circa 1916 in Eskilstuna, Sweden. This would have originally been a Model 96 with a total of 475,000 produced between 1896 and 1932. The Model 1896 rifle in 6.5×55mm was adopted in 1896 for infantry use, replacing the Model 1867–1889 Remington rolling block rifle. Swedish production started in 1898 at Carl Gustafs, but additional rifles were produced by Mauser during 1899 and 1900 because of delays in shipping additional production machinery from Germany to Sweden.

In 1938 it was decided to shorten the barrels on the Model 96 rifles to a handier length. Approximately 30,000 Model 96 rifles were converted to m/38 specifications at the Carl Gustafs arsenal, and in 1941 Husqvarna received a contract to manufacture 60,000 purpose-built Gevär m/38s. The main difference between the rebuilt and the new rifles was that the latter utilized a turned-down bolt handle and did not exhibit the fine finish of earlier rifles. At this time many thousands of Model 96 rifles were rebuilt with new barrels and stocks.

The Model 38 Rifle (6.5 mm Gevär m/38) was adopted in 1938 as part of an overall worldwide military trend (which began just before World War I) towards service rifles that were shorter in overall length than a standard infantry rifle, but longer than a cavalry carbine.

"Swedish Mausers" are a family of bolt-action rifles based on an improved variant of Mauser's earlier Model 1893, but using the 6.5×55mm cartridge, and incorporating unique design elements as requested by Sweden. These are the m/94 (Model 1894) carbine, m/96 (Model 1896) long rifle, m/38 (Model 1938) short rifle and m/41 (Model 1941) sniper rifle. In 1898 production began at Carl Gustafs stads Gevärsfaktori in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Swedish Mausers were manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser AG in Oberndorf a/N in Germany and in Sweden by Carl Gustafs stads Gevärsfaktori and Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag. All Swedish Mausers, whether built in Germany or Sweden, were fabricated using a Swedish-supplied high-grade tool steel alloyed with nickel, copper, and vanadium, a product then noted for its strength and corrosion resistance.


The overall condition is very good. Original finish. The numbers match with the exception of the magazine floorplate. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The stock remains solid. There is an import mark under the barrel in front of the stock, near the muzzle.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 24 inches.

Caliber: 6.5x55mm Swedish

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1450

#220163
 

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Antique: Yes