How much is a Swedish Mauser worth?

How much is a Swedish Mauser worth?

Model 96/38 (which the Swedes never called them) which are converted by the military around WWII to the shorter barrel length and stock bring $500-600 at the low end. Some variants of the m38 are bringing even more. Swedish 1894 carbines are now bringing $1000 and up, especially those with an German Oberndorf receiver.

What is the best Swedish Mauser?

The beloved 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser cartridge and its most popular mothership, the Model 1896 Mauser, is one such combination due to its exceptional build quality, low recoil, superb ballistics and inherent accuracy.

Did Swedish mausers see combat?

All variants of the Swedish Mausers are probably the most well known Mausers to see the least amount of active combat — although some of them actually did from time to time. One case was in the hands of Swedish volunteers helping out the Finnish forces during the Winter War against the Soviet Army.

How long is a Swedish Mauser?

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How accurate are Swedish mausers?

Swedish Mausers are known for their accuracy, and this m/96 lived up to the family’s reputation. It proved to be boringly simple to shoot well-centered, five-shot groups that averaged around 2 inches in size….

Are Swedish mausers any good?

Always considered a jewel among the many fine Mauser rifles made, the Swedish M96 is a real treasure. This gun has the same action as the M94 carbine that preceded it. These super accurate rifles still see much target competition in Europe today.

Can a Swedish Mauser shoot Creedmoor?

So long as you fling the same good quality hunting bullets from the Creedmoor as you would the Swede and . 260, performance on game will be identical. It’s the bullet that does the killing, not the cartridge.

Who made Swedish mausers?

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Carl Gustafs Stads GevärsfaktoriHusqvarna Vapenfabrik
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What is the best barrel length for 6.5 x55?

Most factory rifles in 6.5 x 55 have 22″ – 24″ barrels for a reason. Don’t go less than 22″.

Is 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 Swedish the same?

The Creedmoor, hereinafter known as the 6.5CM, has had more written about it than the Coronavirus, while the Swede, hereinafter known as the 6.5 Swede, is still relatively obscure in the United States, despite the fact that it’s been around well over a century and has been highly popular in Europe for all of that time.

When was the Swedish Mauser Model 1896 made?

The Model 1896 (M96) rifle (6,5 mm Gevär m/96) was adopted by Sweden on March 20, 1896, designed for use with the 6.5×55 round that had been adopted in 1893 by Sweden and Norway. Production initially began at the Mauser Obendorf factory in Germany under contract, but soon after Carl Gustav in Sweden were manufacturing the rifles as well.

Where was the 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser cartridge made?

It became a popular sporting rifle cartridge in Scandinavia, and then all over Europe, where it is often referred to as the 6.5×55 SE, the “SE” standing for Sweden. It is famous as a superbly accurate cartridge and has been widely used in Europe for target shooting, including Olympic free rifle competition.

What kind of stock does a Swedish Mauser use?

Steel sling swivels are standard. Various woods were used, but the stock on my m/96 is straight grain walnut of an attractive color. The classy looking buttplate is steel. Like most military rifles, the Swedish Mauser stock is too thick through the wrist for my taste.

When did the Swedish Mauser convert to the M38?

A number of M96 rifles were officially converted to M38 configuration, and are known as M96/38 rifles, to differentiate them from as-manufactured M38 rifles. All M38 rifles were manufactured by Husqvarna Vapenfabrik, with production finally ending in 1944.