Swedish mauser questions

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So I've just recently considered acquiring one or two of these. I'm wondering what is the probability of finding a 100% matching rifle? Is it like SKS's where they are common or like k98's when it is nearly non existant? Also what should I expect to pay for one.
 
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One of the most accurate milsurp rifles out there. Definitely not as common as a SKS and more affordable than a K-98. They range from $275 for a slight mismatched one to around $600 with very good diopter sights.
 
It is fairly common to find matching number Swedish Mauser (or only one part being off, due to being replaced some time in service). Much like the Swiss Firearms, they were never used in war (except some third line service with the Finns) and as such never went through extreme overhauls, due to firearms being damaged/torn up in war.
 
Picked one up myself with most numbers matching the only one that doesn't match is the band in the front of the stock haven't shot it yet.
 
Anyone's match right down to the cleaning rod? That's what I'm curious to know. I wanted a rifle that was matched up as much as possible and was unmolested: no drilling & tapping, no diopter and a stock as untouched as possible. I found one at a show this summer (not the cleaning rod unfortunately) and I love it - just a superb firearm.
 
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I've one that came up from the States ( with 2 x M39's...all with the sh*tty importation marking... ) that is pretty nice. All matching; a few safe kisses, but sadly missing the cleaning rod.
Shot a deer with it a couple years back
Obviously that ain't me, that'd like the daughter, lol.
She shoots an K98 ( when I remember to supply the reloads of course ), but like most girls...loves her picture taken.
 
tokguy, are you casting your own bullets or using factory? I bought a set of Lyman 150 grain moulds and have a friend in Redcliff casting for me. I took one of mine down to shoot side matches last February in Phoenix at the SASS Nationals and came home with a belt buckle for 3rd place. Great rifle
 
The vast majority should be matching.

Sometimes they have sporter/marksman sights added - these were added for shooting competitions. If something is missing - generally it is the stock disc.

Lots of minor variations - but a nice solid and generally accurate rifle that can generally be found at the sub $500 mark.

There are a few different variations out there and makers and I must warn you that collecting can be addictive.
 
agentcq said:
The vast majority should be matching.

Sometimes they have sporter/marksman sights added - these were added for shooting competitions. If something is missing - generally it is the stock disc.

Lots of minor variations - but a nice solid and generally accurate rifle that can generally be found at the sub $500 mark.

There are a few different variations out there and makers and I must warn you that collecting can be addictive.
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Oh I know ;) That's part of the reason I want to start buying some less costly firearms.
 
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On my 1900 rifle every part that is serialed is matching. They are the nicest milslurps you can buy IMO
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Is your serial between 1 and 5000? If it is, the rifle was part of an order to Germany to make 5000 rifles for Sweden. There are also 1900's with higher serial numbers. The higher numbered ones are regular Swedish production.
 
Original Swedish Mauser rifles were made by Mauser - right up until early 1900 (about 5000 rifles made that year by Mauser). Some references report the last production as 1899 - but this is incorrect and I have a rifle to prove it and there are many other documented examples.

CG and Husqvarna got in the game and were Swedish producers of their own rifle. Some say the Mauser rifles are better - I own at least 1x rifle made at each factory - and I disagree. Due to limited production numbers Husgvarna and Mauser are harder examples to find IMHO.

I have never looked - but were the cleaning rods serial numbered? I have some spare ones - tokguy - feel free to PM me.

Great reference here: http://www.gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/rifles_se/rifles_se.htm
 
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tokguy, are you casting your own bullets or using factory? I bought a set of Lyman 150 grain moulds and have a friend in Redcliff casting for me. I took one of mine down to shoot side matches last February in Phoenix at the SASS Nationals and came home with a belt buckle for 3rd place. Great rifle
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I don'y really shoot it that much, it was a cousins. Keep it around because it's cool mostly, and an insanely over engineered firearm.
I've heard there are some nice German units that rival it for quality...but I've never seen one myself.
Got divorced this summer and kinda lost my shooting bug, it's slowly coming back though.
Ciao
Tokguy
 
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