picked up carl gustaf 1914 full wood 6.5 pictures up

[coyote]

just picked up a nice VG condition Carl Gustaf 1914 full wood handguard cleaning rod is there it looks like the stock might [ looks like some kind of varnish but nothing recent] have been refinished but don't know enough about these to say.

Can someone enlighten me on what I have the bore is in perfect condition as is the crown bluing is VG action is full of sticky grease as is the bolt are these collectible .

 

[tacfoley]

A quick check on a possible refinished stock, other than by the arsenal at Carlsborg -

1. The original finish is very rough often with wood-rasp marks still clearly in evidence around the thin part of the grip.

2. The wood should be proud of the metal parts everywhere - the butt-plate and trigger guard unit should appear to be sunken in to the woodwork, NOT flush. This is so that the armourer/stocker can eventually refinish the stock a couple of times. It is deliberately left rough to that it can be gripped firmly in cold weather.

3. The finish is boiled linseed oil - no varnish on a military m/96 or other version.

Has it had the barrel threaded at the muzzle?

Is there any indication of a range-plate having been applied or attached to the right-hand side of the stock?

What type of foresight/backsight does it have?

See the posts on the other thread about the value of a Swedish Mauser - http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...942-Husqvarna-m38-6-5x-55-Value-With-Pictures

If it still has the stock disc - read this - http://candrsenal.com/tip-how-to-read-swedish-mauser-stock-disks/

Yes, they are collectible and are very fine shooters.

tac

 

[coyote]

Added a few pics sorry for the poor quality maybe get some better ones outside .

 

[tacfoley]

Don't let a refinished stock put you off - the metalwork looks nice to me, in spite of the over-enthusiastic sanding of the stock and the bowling-ball finish. Don't put much faith in the stock disc evaluations, either. After all, that was done the last time that a qualified armourer inspected it ad who knows how long ago and how many shots that was?

tac

 

[kjohn]

Collectible? Sure is. As above, the finish is probably not kosher, but if you already own the rifle, enjoy it as it is. Unless you are exceptionally fortunate to have an old uncle with a 70 year old collection of Swedish 96's, you will likely have to take what you can get on the open market. There is nothing wrong with being "selective" when purchasing the old timers, but the reality is that they are thinning out, some faster than others.

 

[coyote]

The stock did seem like it had been done over but I'm quite happy to have it as is for now, maybe I will refinish the stock at one point with tung oil I really like the look and feel of it.

This is the first full wood military I have come across and would like to get a few more maybe #4 , K 98 , anyway I am going to take it to the range and try it love the open sights they are nice and tight need to find some dies .

 

[tacfoley]

To get you started, get hold of some Privi Partizan ammunition - that way you 'll have some decent brass to be getting on with for when you start reloading. There are basically only four bullets for the old Swede - 123gr, 139 and 140gr [that's the military issue] and 150gr for hunting. Loads of powders, too - I use Vihtavuori or 4064 in mine.

tac

 

[polaris]

The stock was definitely refinished.
These Swedish Mausers are excellent rifles, a pleasure to shoot and very accurate.
I reload with 35grs of Varget for all the above mentioned bullets weights.
I am not the only one who believes that the 6.5x55 cartridge is the best Mauser cartridge ever.

 

[mbogo3]

Military bullets were 156gr in the earlier versions followed by the 139-140gr torpedo in the later.Most of the heavier ball was issued ,used up or sold until it ran out.Best powders for reloading are IMR4350 /RE#22 for all weights 129gr -140gr.......N204/IMR 4350 for 156-160gr moose/elk/bear drills.....IMR 4895 is great for varmint loads with 100gr or less projectiles...don't be surprised if your POI is 6"+ high at 100 yards with the 140gr .......sights start at 300 ..Harold