Swedish mauser questions

agentcq said:
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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I'll shoot you a line in the next couple of days then.
Thanks
 
kjohn said:
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.
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Perhaps I should have said regular production for the army. The 1 to 5000 1900's were for a civilian target? organization. I have three, one is #92, one in the 1200's, and one in the 3400's.
 
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Ok, well just to muddy the waters further. I was asking about the frequency of matching guns because I have one that I bought from Tradex that is spectacular and matches right down the cleaning rod. Here's the problem. It was advertised as having a plugged bore which I assumed was a squib....but no! It is a welded chamber. So I have a spectacular M96 that is essentially a wallhanger. So do I send it back and be out 50$ shipping and call it lesson learned? Or essentially it costs me 195$ to keep it at this point.
 
gordonlbyrne said:
saw that one for sale on the Tradeex site very nice looking rifle.Would it be possible to remove the barrel and have the weld machined out
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I think it might be, but its unlikely the chamber would be fireable. There might be pitting and damage to the heat treatment. Very hard to say, but I'm considering it anyway.
 
camster said:
for cost n' effort in, re barrel. Tradex might even have one.
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Yes, but there again the whole idea was just to find a 100% matching gun. I suspect I'll probably keep this one and just try and find another. Yes, maybe the whole swedish mauser endeavor will end up being a money pit like everything else ;)
 
Eaglelord17 said:
Much like the Swiss Firearms, they were never used in war (except some third line service with the Finns).
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Not entirely true, according to this pic from second WW.

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SIGP2101 said:
Not entirely true, according to this pic from second WW.
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I'm not sure what your referring to in this photo. The lady standing up has some sort of Mannlicher based rifle from the placement of the bolt handle (almost looks like a Portuguese M1904 to me). The rest of them I can't really tell due to the angle of the firearms.
 
Philthy1 said:
Yes, but there again the whole idea was just to find a 100% matching gun. I suspect I'll probably keep this one and just try and find another. Yes, maybe the whole swedish mauser endeavor will end up being a money pit like everything else ;)
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Rebarrel might not be an option if the weld tickles receiver anyway. There is no good reason for a Swede to be a money pit. I find them to be one of the most undervalued gems in the 'surpy world.One of the few where "sporters" can fetch as much/ more than originals. A fixation for "all matching" might be a bit of a hurdle. I thought mine was "all matching" until this thread! I'll love it, and most 6.5x55 slingers regardless.

Regarding your actual rifle and purchase: It would have been awesome to find a gem as pristine as described that had been only devalued due a squib. It's also kind of fanciful thinking too. A dealer of such phenomenal, and knowledgeable service have certainly figured out how to clear a squib pre-sale. Given the misunderstanding you might only be out tuition, and can continue your pursuit.
 
Eaglelord17 said:
I'm not sure what your referring to in this photo. The lady standing up has some sort of Mannlicher based rifle from the placement of the bolt handle (almost looks like a Portuguese M1904 to me). The rest of them I can't really tell due to the angle of the firearms.
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You are onto something here....could be M1904. Good catch.
 
camster said:
Rebarrel might not be an option if the weld tickles receiver anyway. There is no good reason for a Swede to be a money pit. I find them to be one of the most undervalued gems in the 'surpy world.One of the few where "sporters" can fetch as much/ more than originals. A fixation for "all matching" might be a bit of a hurdle. I thought mine was "all matching" until this thread! I'll love it, and most 6.5x55 slingers regardless.

Regarding your actual rifle and purchase: It would have been awesome to find a gem as pristine as described that had been only devalued due a squib. It's also kind of fanciful thinking too. A dealer of such phenomenal, and knowledgeable service have certainly figured out how to clear a squib pre-sale. Given the misunderstanding you might only be out tuition, and can continue your pursuit.
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That was my thinking too. Lets call it a calculated gamble. Win some, lose some, but in any case I think I will keep it.
 
kawicrash said:
What does a posed picture have to do with proving the rifles were used in combat?
Plus, if they were Swedes, wouldn't they all be blondes? :redface:
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I think all the blondes get shunted into working as airline hostesses or nurses.;) The Swedes had a medical outfit in South Lebanon. Their biggest security problem was preventing the locals from breaking in to the barracks to get a better look at the nurses.
 
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So...in any case I decided the M96 in question is just too pristine to return. My solution? Buy two more ;) Big thanks to the tradex guys! Hopefully there will be some more stock coming.......milsurp supplies seem to be getting a bit thin!
 
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