For Tekarra - 1925 Swedish Air Force Rifle (Picture Heavy)

[Old Outlaw]

Here is one for you from my collection. It is a really rare M96 rifle to own. This rifle is one of few ever to miss all modifications to the M96.
It was issued to F16 (Flygflottilj 16 which is Air Force Station16 in Uppsala, Sweden.) The rifle is all matching and 100% original in all manner.
This Air Force Unit was a fighter Wing activated in early 1926. It seems these rifles were only for back up at the Guard House. Pistols seemed to be the main arm carried. So it is said in places. This rifle apparently sat some where until it was turned in for export to US. It shows little sign of use at all. The disk is the old two screw pattern and made of steel. As it should be. Below the Unit Number is the rifle or rack number, which ever it may be. But the rifle is #1. I hope you guys enjoy the pictures of this one. Notice the pic of the rear sight, it is the original V. The front blade is the original inverted V. Many collectors have never seen this before. But I am sure there are probably a hand full in North America. You may have more in Canada. If anyone does it will be Buffdog.

 

[cyclone]

Looks like a beauty !...

 

[Old Outlaw]

Thanks cyclone. Just don't dare shoot her is all. But, I have plenty of other Swedes and SKS to shoot.

 

[cyclone]

Thanks cyclone. Just don't dare shoot her is all. But, I have plenty of other Swedes and SKS to shoot.

My pleasure - the word "pristine" comes to mind !....

 

[Thresher]

I wouldn't say "pristine". It's a great looking piece but she's got corrosion on the bolt releast, bolt sleeve and body.

 

[tokguy]

Thanks cyclone. Just don't dare shoot her is all. But, I have plenty of other Swedes and SKS to shoot.

Perhaps it due to my shift changing and not having enough coffee yet, but... why on earth would you hesitate to shoot this rifle? If that comes across as surly or combative, please bear with me.
Be careful to not drop it in the gravel perhaps.
Don't alter it perhaps.
But I'm pretty sure it not a cherry rifle still in the paper so to speak.
Shoot it and enjoy it, man!
I've got an 1903 Carl Gustaff that, while maybe not as rare of a model; is in very comparable shape and I take it deer hunting.
To not use such a fine rifle seems a shame.

 

[cyclone]

I wouldn't say "pristine". It's a great looking piece but she's got corrosion on the bolt releast, bolt sleeve and body.

I thought that was just "goop".....

 

[Old Outlaw]

It is historic value I place on it. My Swede friends wish it was still in Sweden. Also, collector value in the US is pretty high and going higher by the month. I also have a lot of others to shoot. I have been shooting a 1902, 1915, 1919, 1922, 1899, and a 1900. I am setting up this Winter 5 more to shoot. It is just one of those cases where I can
only set up and shoot so many as it is. I also deer hunt with a few in our very limited rifle season. Getting ready to take off for that season next week with the 1902 and the
1900 Oberndorf. I just like to collect certain ones I guess. Heck, at my age what else is there to do except have fun and enjoy life. Still, it is heck to get old. LOL

 

[Old Outlaw]

I thought that was just "goop".....

A lot of it is. Quite a bit of dried yellow grease on it also. I'll use a little Flitz on it one of these days with a stiff tooth brush and some 0000 steel wool. It will shine again.