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1. #Husqvarna swedish mauser model 1938 short rifle serial number
2. #Husqvarna swedish mauser model 1938 short rifle serial
3. #Husqvarna swedish mauser model 1938 short rifle license

The resulting rifle- the M38 was some 7 inches shorter than the M96 rifle, and had a bent-down bolt handle (as opposed to the straight bolt handle of most M96 rifles).Ī number of M96 rifles were officially converted to M38 configuration, and are known as M96/38 rifles, to differentiate them from as-manufactured M38 rifles. Contemporary examples such as the Mauser K98, Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III, and Mosin-Nagant M91/30 were all noticeably shorter than a standard 19th century infantry rifle, and with another World War on the way the Swedes felt it would be expedient to adopt a shorter rifle for use by reserve troops and the Navy. The M38 Rifle (6,5 mm Gevär m/38) was adopted in 1938 as part of an overall worldwide military trend (which began just before World War I) towards service rifles that were shorter in overall length than a standard infantry rifle, but longer than a cavalry carbine. Swedish Mauser is the name applied by military rifle collectors to the 6.5x55 calibre Model 96 and Model 38 bolt-action rifles adopted by Sweden in 18, respectively.īoth rifles were based on the Mauser action, but differed in being "cock-on-closing" (similar to the contemporary Lee-Enfield rifle) instead of the "cock-on-opening" style found on the Mauser K98. Overall VG, 1943 Husqvarna bent bolt, complete with sling, flash hider, sight hood, bayonet, frog, wood blanks, stripper clips, oilers, blank firing adapter, cleaning rod extension. Note the Mauser 96 vent hole arrangement for handing gases escaping from ruptured cases.Īlbum Properties. Note the tilted crown on the front sight base indicating it was made at Husqvarna, where this rifle was likely converted from an M96 to an M38. This rifle is threaded to accept the blank firing attachment.

#Husqvarna swedish mauser model 1938 short rifle license

This particular rifle is unique in that it was originally mfg in Germany uncer license as an M96 rifle by Waffenfabrik Mauser, Oberndorf a/N in 1899.

#Husqvarna swedish mauser model 1938 short rifle serial

Note the muzzle and clear plastic thread protector. Here is another all correct example of an 1899 M96/38 Swedish Short Rifle Serial 23669, also converted by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori between 1938-1940. This rifle is sighted for the older M94 ammo. Rifles sighted for Torped ammo will have a "T" stamped into the sight base. This one, however, retains an inverted-V blade. Most front sight blades were changed from the original inverted-V sights to squared post sights at the time rear sights were changed to U-notches. Originally, M96 sights had "V" blades, but all rifles were converted to the "U" notch in the late 1940's. Note the U-notch on the rear sight blade. The sight ladder is mismatched, a common occurrence on converted M38's. Also, the sight slide was removed when the Vasteras insert was installed. It is a simple micrometer insert meant to improve accuracy. Vasteras rear sight insert as retrofitted to M96's and M38's without the Torped M41 ammunition sights. Note the straight bolt handle indicating this M38 was converted from an M96. This rifle was originally inspected when new, as an M96, by Artillery Captain Olof Darling Gibson, initials O.G.

#Husqvarna swedish mauser model 1938 short rifle serial number

Receiver serial number and inspection markings. Receiver roll stamp markings indicating the M96 converted into this M38 was made in 1899 at the Carl Gustaf Stads Gevarsfaktori.īolt shroud with matching serial numbers.Ĭocking piece and flag safety are stamped matching, but have the Husqvarna tilted crown inspection stamp indicating they were likely replaced at the time of conversion to an M38.Ĭocking piece with crown inspection stamp indicating manufacture at Carl Gustafs. Serial number stamped into the bolt knob. It is used to secure the issue bayonet.īolt stop. Note the circular mill mark in the front band. "Please leave comments at bottom of album pages"Īlbum by Claven2. Crown Jewels - The Mauser in Sweden by Dana Jones - ISBN: 0-88935-283-6 55,080 m38's converted from M96 Long Rifles between 19 4 Grooves, Right Hand Twist, 1 in 7.5"īarrel Length. (Mfg by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori)Ĭaliber. Military Surplus Collectors Forums (click here)īadger | Home > Milsurp Knowledge Library >ġ899 M38 (M96/38) Swedish Mauser Short Rifle