Lot 1188:
Swedish Carl Gustafs M96/38 Bolt Action Rifle, Dated 1916
Sold for: $300
Description
A Swedish Carl Gustafs M96/38 Bolt Action Rifle, dated 1916. This military rifle features a wooden stock, blued metal components, and a bright steel bolt. The receiver is marked “CARL GUSTAFS STADS GEVÄRSFAKTORI 1916” and bears a crowned “C” monogram along with the serial number “HK 388699.” The barrel is additionally marked “M38 6.5X55 SWEDEN” and “CLASS DIST SWAN VT.” A brass disc on the right side of the buttstock includes numerical scales and etched text such as “Öfverslag” (bore/sight offset) and “Torpedom” (torpedo bullet), functioning as a ballistics indicator. Various components, including the barrel bands and bolt, display matching numbers “699.”
Condition report:
Good overall condition, showing expected wear, minor scuffs, and some finish loss on both the wood and metal parts consistent with its age and use. No major damage or corrosion is observed.
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