Swedish Mauser Model 1896 M96 6.5×55 Matching Bolt Action Rifle C&R 1919

SOLD FOR: $1,225

WOA#: WY231030RS024

Make: Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori

Model: 1896

Serial Number: 471759

Year of Manufacture: 1919

Caliber: 6.5x55mm (6.5 Swedish)

Action Type: Bolt action, internal 5 round magazine.

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “H.K.”, “471759”. The top of the receiver is marked with the crown “C” crest, “Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori”, and “1919”. The bolt handle is marked “759” and with a crown stamp. The left side of the bolt sleeve is marked “759.” The right side of the bolt sleeve is marked with a crown stamp. The rear of the safety is marked “759” and with a crown stamp”. The rear of the cocking piece is marked with a crown stamp and “759”. The extractor is marked with a crown stamp. The top of the bolt stop is marked “759”. The left side is marked with two crown stamps. The magazine follower is marked with a crown stamp. The bottom of the magazine floor plate is marked “759”. The front side of the bottom of the action assembly is marked with a crown stamp. The rear sight and rear sight base are marked with crown stamps. The left side of the barrel band is marked “759” and with a crown stamp. The bottoms of the two barrel springs are marked with a crown stamp. The left side of the metal end-cap is marked with a crown stamp and “759”. The right side of the barrel is marked with an import mark. The left side of the front sight blade is marked “-0.5”. The left side of the front sight base is marked “-0.5”. The top of the buttplate is marked with a crown stamp and “759”. The underside of the wrist is marked with two crown stamps. The right side of the buttstock has a stock disk that is marked with information on the bore when it was last entered into storage at the arsenal and a range plate with sighting information.

Barrel Length: 29”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bladed post set atop a small base. The rear sight is a sliding u-notch blade attached to an escalator assembly. The rear sight flips up to become a sight ladder that uses a sliding v-notch blade.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a straight grip, finger grooves, metal end-cap, hole for the included cleaning rod, barrel band with sling loop, sling loop under the buttstock, marking disk, range plate, and a metal buttplate. The buttplate has been ‘left in the white’ and there are light impact marks along the edges. There are very light compression marks, scuffs, and scratches throughout the wood. There is one notable mark in the wood on the right side, below the receiver. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very light erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are very minor scratches and scuffs throughout the metal surfaces. The interior of the action has some slight discoloration. There is a long drag line on the bottom of the trigger guard. The screw heads show light use. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Swedish Mauser Model 1896 was the second model of Mauser adopted by Sweden. Initially built by Mauser for Sweden, production was quickly taken over by the Swedish rifle factory in Eskilstuna, Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori. Known for its accuracy and reliability, the Model 1896 and its variations served as the standard service rifle for the Swedish Armed Forces until being replaced in the 1950s. Following its phasing out of service, many were imported into the US, where they became wildly popular with hunters due to the light shooting but incredibly accurate 6.5x55mm cartridge.

This example was originally built in 1919 and is in excellent condition. There is very little wear to the exterior surface of this rifle. It matches completely and the markings are crisp. The bore is in great shape too, which should make this an accurate shooter. This would make a great addition to any Mauser or Swedish collection. Please see our photos.

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