Carl Gustafs 6.x55 swede deal

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Ok guys just one quick question since I am new to milsurp,my local gun shop recently got in stock a full stocked Carl Gustafs model 1902 in 6.5x55 swedish for 195.99 in "fair" condition(looks more like "very good" in the picture with a really nice grain to the wood) is this as good of a deal as I think it is?and what should I be looking for other than the bore condition when inspecting this firearm?
Thanks,
Hunter.
P.S. they also have a stevens crackshot in "still in the box condition" for 225.99 :)(but that for another part of the forum)
 
I would certainly check it out. Some shops rate the condition as they acquired it but with some cleaning, you can bring a poor to fair condition firearm back to good condition again and have one heck of a shooter in some cases.
 
cyclone said:
It never hurts to check if there's a "butt-disc" still on the rifle :redface: - and liek you said ;) , always check that bore ! :D
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Never met a Swede with '0' or '1' bore that wouldn't really, really ... shoot.

The Swedish arsenal's were anal on maintenance of their rifles ... "neutrality through marksmanship", the national motto. They meant it, too.

Even bores marked '2' or '3' will satisfy, and, if you handload, an extra 1/2-1 grain of powder will sometimes make these somewhat worn bores sing again.

Edit. Have had a couple with heavy cupro-nickle fouling, to the point that starting loads showed ^ pressure. Clean that bore thoroughly to be safe/accurate.
 
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The rifles which were use at all were checked annually. Some Swedish Mauser have been factory rebarreled as many as 10 times.

Only niggling little thing with a 1902 is that the bolt has the small gas-escape hole. As long as your ammo is decent, this is pretty much a non-issue.

Haven't seen a CG '96 at that price in years. Grab it!!!!!

Hope this helps.
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thehunterman said:
Ok guys just one quick question since I am new to milsurp,my local gun shop recently got in stock a full stocked Carl Gustafs model 1902 in 6.5x55 swedish for 195.99 in "fair" condition(looks more like "very good" in the picture with a really nice grain to the wood) is this as good of a deal as I think it is?and what should I be looking for other than the bore condition when inspecting this firearm?
Thanks,
Hunter.
P.S. they also have a stevens crackshot in "still in the box condition" for 225.99 :)(but that for another part of the forum)
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If it's complete, in original condition (e.g. no cutting, drilling and tapping, no refinishing), and matching, $200 is about half of a top price a really nice one could fetch.

If you want a good shooter, and the bore is not excellent, I'd pass and pay more in the future for a better one.

Things that can increase or decrease value (it's always buyer dependent) include:

- Bore Condition. Shooters want an excellent bore and so do most collectors. A bore less than VG can knock off $100 or more;

- Stock Wood. Elm and figured walnut fetch a premium, maple, which is very rare, yet more;

- Year of Manufacture. Some years very few were made - 1898, and generally anything from the 1920's fetchs a premium. 1902 is common;

- Range Plate (or Decal). Add $25-75;

- "Target" Rear Sight. even if not correct for that gun, it can be removed and can fetch $50+; and

- Threaded Muzzle. Add a premium if not threaded.

If you buy it, these links could be useful:

http://dutchman.rebooty.com/
http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/FIREARMS/swede_m38-m41b-m96.pdf
 
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