Military Swedish Mauser Question.

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

I have really been interested in the Swedish Mausers as of late and just ordered what appears to be a civilian target rifle with aftermarket sight as a shooter rifle. However I would like to track down some Military service rifles as well.

I was wondering how common they are with all matching numbers? I have found a few that have the stock bands or something else mismatched and was wondering if maybe most of them have been repaired with random parts.

Any info would be helpful.

Would the Husqvarna rifles produced for Civilian Training be as collectible as a military service rifle? Found a few of these that are numbers matching by the description.

 

[b72471]

The model 96 swede in original condition with all matching parts is scarce today. Most of these rifles will have a few minor mismatched parts, such as barrel bands, a small part on the rear sight or the bolt release. Collectors today are not all that concerned with a slight mismatch however all the main components should match. The rifles were kept in good condition and yes parts were replaced when needed, new parts were sometimes force matched, the stamping may differ slightly or may be put on with an engraver.
The rifles that went to the Civilian shooting clubs don't seem to hold the collector status that the military rifles do. The ones from the civilian clubs have better sights, most were looked after and have good bores they are great shooters.

 

[samsplacci71]

^^shared good information. I have a civilian marksmanship program M96, an outstanding shooter. I also have a 1944 Husqvarna M38 which is mostly intact. It's difficult to say what you have as the refurbished at Arsenal rifles may have had those small parts swapped. I also have a M96 sporter and Tikka T3 in 6.5x55mm. I've been reloading for all of them and the cartridge is very forgiving powder-wise and it's a great low pressure accurate round.

My advice is to beware of the stock disc for barrel information as there are many restored sporter rifles with misleading stock disc info.