I'm planning on buying a swedish mauser m96 in almost mint condition besides a couple scratches on the wood. I am paying $250 for it, is this a good deal? I have heard that these guns are often among the most accurate of milsurps(often beating, nagants, enfields, k98s and k31s, but not as likely to beat springfields), is this true?
Swedish Mauser M96
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StrelokM38
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They're accurate, but probably not so much more than K31's.
I own one, an oberndorf made in 1900. Absolutely beautiful metalwork and craftmanship, a really nice example of the Mauser 96 action and a real blast to shoot too. Accurate or not, its still an awesome rifle to own. 250 is a good price for it I'd say, its what i see them average around. Ammo is a bit on the pricey side I find.
I own one, an oberndorf made in 1900. Absolutely beautiful metalwork and craftmanship, a really nice example of the Mauser 96 action and a real blast to shoot too. Accurate or not, its still an awesome rifle to own. 250 is a good price for it I'd say, its what i see them average around. Ammo is a bit on the pricey side I find.
That is a good price.
And yes they are pretty much without compare; at least as far as Mausers go; IMO
The earlier one's were Obie's, IIRC then the Swede's wanted better steel and the following were Swede chosen steel.
They shoot far better than the sights will allow
And yes they are pretty much without compare; at least as far as Mausers go; IMO
The earlier one's were Obie's, IIRC then the Swede's wanted better steel and the following were Swede chosen steel.
They shoot far better than the sights will allow
Actually the steel is the same as the Swedish Government supplied the Swedish steel to Mauser and specified they build them from that steel.
$250 is a steal for one in the condition that you quote, they are very under appreciated Milsurp rifles that should sell for at least twice their current prices in comparison to other milsurp rifles.
And as for accuracy, see this post -
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...-shooting-match-rifle-and-calibre-combination
Ok thanks for the advice, now I'm really excited, the guy at the gun shop let me put a deposit on it as I don't have all the money right now but will very shortly, and when I saw it I had to have it. It has the full wood stock too, unsporterized, I am not going to sporterize it or mount a scope on it as I see that as ruining the gun.If anything I will refinish the stock like I did on my soviet sks
Mine is a 1905Carl Gustaph(sp*)
Bought it 10yr ago for $200. Dead nutz accurate.
That is a fine looking rifle you have there sir, looks similar to the one I'm getting but maybe a bit shorter is it some sort of carbine or something?
I might as well say it. Think twice, or maybe thrice before you refinish the stock. Others will chime in assuring you that, because it is your rifle, you can do as you please with it. It sounds like you will have a nice old rifle, in any event.
Don't worry I was never really set on refinishing the stock as most of the scratches are very minor but I thought of it as an option if I happen to notice larger scuffs later on. I am a very big fan of military surplus rifles and like them just the way they are, except my sks was an exception since the stock was badly scuffed and full of cosmoline. If you guys don't think its a good Idea to refinish the stock I will take your word for it as u probably know more about these guns than me, btw I will post pics when I get the rifle so keep an eye out if you're interested in what I got
The accuracy of the Swedish Mausers tends to surprise a person when they first fire one. Old world craftsmanship, most are in very good condition, and a fantastic cartridge that is well known for it's accuracy and low recoil. $250 is a very good price.
These are indeed jewels! I picked up a really nice, all matching M96 Carl Gustafs from 1899 with some spankin' nice tiger stripe walnut on her! Haven't shot it yet, but it is a thing of beauty! It will go with me if I ever get out to moose hunt some day!
Ian
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