1896 Swede Diopter Holes?

[Gomer]

View pic.Are these holes in the rear of the reciever arsenal for diopter? no holes in the front bridge.1896 Mauser made 1899 manufacture date. Swede experts help please!

 

[tiriaq]

In all probability they are for one of the aperture sights used for target shooting.

 

[John Sukey]

Yes. Probably the previous owner transferred the sight to one of his other rifles.

 

[tiriaq]

Or sold separately on eBay, where they can bring a nice $. If you go to w ww.tradeexcanada.com, you can find M96s for sale with the sights in place.