Swede Mausers and Information?

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Hello All!

I am getting into collecting Swedish Mausers, and would like to gather much more information on them. I understand there is a book out there called "The Crown Jewels" or some such, that goes into detail on these wonderful firearms. Is this the correct title? If so, does someone here have a copy for sale/know where a gent could get one? Are there other, and perhaps better, compendiums on these arms?

I am also looking to find out what are the proper bayonets for the M96 and M38 Swedish Mauser Rifles, and where someone could find them. Are they rare?

Also looking for information/books/websites on Swedish Military History from the 1880's to 1945.

In addition, I am also looking for any information on load data anyone might have that works very well for them in their Swedes!

Many thanks, very curious what info people will post on the matter,
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Buffdog is at work right now.

He will descend from his cloud to dispense aid and succor to the deprived (and possibly depraved) collector of Swedish rifles shortly.

Hi, Adrian!
 
There is a gent named Doug Bowser who wrote a nice small book on them. I have found it to have increased my knowledge. Can't remember what the title is though
 
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The best book by far is "Crown Jewels" by Dana Jones. Published by Collector Grade Publications, PO Box 146, Coburg, Ontario, K9A-4W5.

It has been out of print for several years now, but the occasional copy shows up on E-Bay or sometimes Gun Shows. Doug Bowser's book gives a basic view of the Swedish Military rifles but is not in the same League as "Crown Jewels." Bayonets for the m/96 and m/38 are not rare and the same bayonet fits both rifles. Lots of them on E-Bay.

Google "House of Karlina" and you will find lots of information on that website. You can get a pretty good idea of the different variations and accessories there. I hesitate to give exact load information as there are variations in rifle condition, but I find that 120 or 140 grain bullets work well, and I use RL-22, 4350, and 4064 for most of my loads.

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I bought my copy of the "Crown Jewells" from Milarm in Edm. I'm pretty sure they still have a few in stock. It cost me $50.00 and is a veritable wealth of info on the many variants of the Swedish Mauser. Includes a fair bit of Swedish history as well.

Here is a website you can peruse at your leisure. Much info on Swedish Mauser related topics. http colon slash slash dutchman dot rebooty dot com/ (Website spelled out in case of any conflict of interest with CGN with direct linking.)

The M96 and M38 use the same bayonet. They are not difficult to find, although you won't find one in every shop either. They usually sell for around 50-85 bucks depending on condition and what part of the country you reside.

I've done a bit of reloading for mine. If you can afford it, buy the Lapua Brass. It is about the closest you will come to match brass in 6.5x55 and it does not require initial trimming or sizing or chamfering. Here in Alberta, you can get 100 Lapua brass for about 85 bucks. It is also the proper size in the head area. Most North American brass is too small, and will give the unsightly "base bulge" when fired.

For projectiles, I'm currently using Hornady 140gr interlocks. They are a flat base bullet that seem to shoot great in both my 96, and 94/14 carbine. Right around 1.5" in the 96, and about 3.5" with the carbine.

For powders, 4350, 4831, 4320, RL22 and others towards the slow side will work well and give good load density. I tried a few loads with H4895 in both the 96, and the AG42 I was playing with at the time and they were more that adequate for accuracy although the velocity will be down a bit from the slower powders.
Any load that comes close to running a 140gr spitzer at around 2600 fps will basically duplicate factory m41 ball ammo. If you can find some 160gr roundnose slugs, they will work good as well, and duplicate the older m96 ball round.

Well, I hope this helps a bit. I think you'll find once you start shooting these lovely Swedes, you can't put them down.
 
OHH OH another one, The swede mauser is possibly one of the most under valued mausers in Canada. They are accurate and very smooth functioning mauser rifles.
Nuf said, the best book is Crown Jewells.
Enjoy. Bill
 
Just shot my new to me M96 today. Bought it from Weimajack. I LOVE this rifle. I like my mosin but it looks like a turd next to the swede. I know this does not help with finding the book, but i just needed to run off about this rifle. I would actually like to have the book also.
 
Well... I happen to have started with my prized Swede, and after that, I got bit hard by the bug. I have an 1898 Carl Gustav M94/14 Cavalry Carbine, with original sling, bayonet, and bayonet frog. All in very good condition... if you beg enough I'll post pictures. Serial number 1545, which I've been told is one of the lowest discovered by collectors. Found it, go figure, in an old storage locker at a private range that was shutting down in Ontario a few years ago. jakester, what's your serial #? I'd love to see pics!

Thanks for the great information gents! I'll see about calling MilArm today and getting one of those books!
 
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