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I think it's a Swedish Mauser

groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
edited April 2002 in Ask the Experts
A friend just brought a gun to me and ask it's worth. I said "It's not a 700 or a 70 or a 77 so I'll have to ask!!" The gun has "CARL GUSTAFS STADS GEVARSFAKORY 1908 stamped on the receiver. The serial number is 228723 and the number on the bolt matches. On the stock it has a little plate with what I figure is a cheat sheet on using the graduated sights and a small round chart that says "Torped Overslag Str. I would guess it's a 6.5x55 MS but need your input as I don't think it's a candidate for the groundhog fields tomorrow!! All help is appreciated!! GHD
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    It is a Swedish Mauser. The disc on the stock tells bore diameter measured to the hundredth of an inch on your gun, overall bore condition, and something to do with ballistics that was never really utilized. It shoots 6.5X55 Swedish Mauser.

    "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    Oh as to value- there are several variants, but assuming you have a 1896 long rifle, excellant shape, matching, no more than $250, probably around $190+. It could also be a 96/38 shortened long rifle.

    "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf
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  • groundhog devastationgroundhog devastation Member Posts: 4,495
    edited November -1
    jonk, It is a 96 and I don't think it's shortened any!! The wood is better than the metal. There are some rust spots on the barrel but the bore is super!! The bolt has some pitting. Where could I sell the thing? GHD
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The cheat sheet is calibration data to correct the sights to the trajectory of the newer lighter bullet.
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  • win37win37 Member Posts: 74 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    For a great translation of the stock disc on a Swede, try the following:

    http://www.armscenter.com/dutchman/disc.html

    The Curio and Relic Firearms Forum
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  • azgunnut2@yahoo.comazgunnut2@yahoo.com Member Posts: 305 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello ,
    If you decide to sell , let us know....
    Thanks !!!!!!!!!!
    azgunnut2@yahoo.com
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  • gunsismegunsisme Member Posts: 42 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    It is a M/96 swedish mauser. It uses 6.5X55 ammo if its full length the batrrel should be 29.1 inches long. Thats fron the face of the barrel to the muzzle. They're selling for $169 in rough condition and as the qualuity goes up so does the price. Now I wish I had bought more of these baby's. They were selling for $69 at a local sporting goods store! was too selective I only bought the matching numbered ones!!!Now I wish I had bought them all!!!
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