Mauser Swede M96 'Long Rifle' 6.5x55

6.5x55

Description

This Swedish Mauser is in excellent overall condition as can be seen & is an original M96 manufactured by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori in 1917 as seen stamped on the receiver which was not arsenal converted as part of the trend toward shorter service rifles. The receiver is numbered 447314 with other visible parts numbered 314 other than the bolt which is 185 & matches itself completely. All Swedish Mausers, whether built in Germany or Sweden, were fabricated using a Swedish-supplied high grade tool steel alloyed with nickel, copper & vanadium, a product then noted for its strength & corrosion resistance. These rifles were used by all arms of the Swedish military during WW2, along with the Finish Army in their war against the USSR. It is in very good overall condition as can be seen in the photos. The wood is in better than average condition but does have some of the usual markings from service life. The metal work is clean & has a nice even blueing still present with the bolt still very clean & bright. This example is fitted with the SM sikte F-Ram micrometer rear sight insert which some particularly accurate M96 rifles & carbines were fitted with, making this a very desirable rifle. This is a very good example of these popular military surplus rifles which are known for their accuracy & as such are very popular for military service rifle comps plus ammunition is still commercially available for reasonable prices. This is not the cheapest M96 you may find online but it is a quality rifle & definitely worth it. Please view all of the photos carefully as they form the main description & override all others so feel free to ask for more as we have taken plenty.

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