A real pos help needed to identify

joe n

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No bolt, drilled for a scope, bore is dark, but there is still a bore, stock is absolute crap, and I don't know why the barrel end is threaded. First, what is it? And is there anything even useful on this thing? Thanks again guys!






 
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Model 1896/38 Swedish Mauser.

Useful parts...?

The action, the end cap, Stock can be repaired, but maybe better used for repairing other stocks? The stock disc is always nice for a restoration, though is marked for that particular rifle.

That whole thing is probably worth $50?

IMHO.
 
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Nothing wrong with a 1942 Husqvarna Model 38 Mauser rifle.

If the bore is actually pooched, Trade-Ex has brand-new in-the-white barrels for this one. $100.

6.5x55 is one of the most highly-developed cartridges in history. A '42 Husky in good shape NEEDS a scope; this one already is D&T, so you save about $75 on that.

I would hardly call this a "P.O.S.".
 
I am bowing my head for a moment of silence. There is no economically sensible path to restoring usefulness to that IMO.
 
Thanks boys, I don't even want to ship it because it's not worth the box. Smellie, I respectfully disagree with you, this is a POS, far beyond my skills to revive. Thanks again for the info, Gentlemen!
 
joe n said:
Thanks boys, I don't even want to ship it because it's not worth the box. Smellie, I respectfully disagree with you, this is a POS, far beyond my skills to revive. Thanks again for the info, Gentlemen!
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Don't scrap it, there's many of us on here that can use or fix that gun! He'll I've fixed WAY worse then that!!
 
smellie said:
Nothing wrong with a 1942 Husqvarna Model 38 Mauser rifle.

If the bore is actually pooched, Trade-Ex has brand-new in-the-white barrels for this one. $100.

6.5x55 is one of the most highly-developed cartridges in history. A '42 Husky in good shape NEEDS a scope; this one already is D&T, so you save about $75 on that.

I would hardly call this a "P.O.S.".
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Yup looks like a fun project for someone.
 
looks like it's a bolt away from fetching deer.

As esteemed Smellie has suggested, these are pretty nifty rifles (not a quote), with a very well developed cartridge. Finding a bolt, and having it fitted may turn an ugly duckling into an awesome meat provider.

Collectors may not have a space for it, but it certainly could be an awesome meat grabber that you won't stress about getting more dings. IMO any Mauser is a fine rifle with tremendous potential, Swedes especially so. Just be realistic about costs/effort in vs. potential meat/target getter out.
 
Desert_Fox said:
Model 1896/38 Swedish Mauser.

Useful parts...?

The action, the end cap, Stock can be repaired, but maybe better used for repairing other stocks? The stock disc is always nice for a restoration, though is marked for that particular rifle.

That whole thing is probably worth $50?

IMHO.
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Tradex has nice stocks for $50, so my guess is this stock is worth zero.
 
where theres a will theres a way! anyone with some know how and knowledge knows that can be brought up form the depths of hell, ive done it, whats the saying? "one mans trash is another mans treasure"
 
Those Swedish Mausers were all the rage in the mid to late nineties around here. Milsurp ammo was cheap and plentiful at the time, the 6.5 round was and still is an excellent flat shooting bullet, and the rifles were beautifully built, as most Mausers are. I had a friend who sporterized one, drilled/tapped/scoped and put into a synthetic stock, turning it into a tackdriving coyote rig for his farm.
 
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