Lot 1446:
Swedish Mauser M/96 Bolt-Action Rifle by Carl Gustafs, Dated 1915
Sold for: $375
Description
A Swedish Mauser M/96 Bolt-Action Rifle, manufactured in 1915 by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori. The rifle features a wooden stock and forestock with blued steel components, including the barrel and receiver. Key markings include “CARL GUSTAFS STADS GEVÄRSFAKTORI 1915” and serial number “H.K. 332850” on the receiver, with matching “850” markings on the bolt. The barrel is marked “CAL. ST. ALB. VT” and “M96 SWEDEN 6.5×55”, indicating its caliber and likely an importer. The buttstock features a brass bore condition disc marked “Str. 2” and “Torped”, alongside a yellow sticker providing a Swedish sight adjustment table for different bullet types and distances (Avstånd: Distance; Skjutning med spetskula: Shooting with pointed bullet; Sikte för trubbig kula: Sight for blunt bullet; G m/96: M/96 rifle).
Condition report:
Good, used condition. Exhibiting typical wear to the bluing and numerous handling marks, scratches, and dings on the wooden stock. No significant damage or active corrosion is readily apparent.
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