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**Swedish Carl Gustafs M1896 Mauser
Estimate: $400-$600
Sold
$350
Timed Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Location
Cincinnati
Description

**Swedish Carl Gustafs M1896 Mauser

6.5x55mm. 29.1" barrel length. SN: 262621. Blued metal finish with polished bolt mounting walnut straight wrist stock with finger grooves and half length upper handguard. Bolt action internal magazine fed repeating rifle mounting adjustable ladder rear notch and front blade sights. Stock mounts front and rear sling loops, a leather sling, and a brass compensating disc to the right butt. Forward receiver is marked with the Swedish {Crown/C} mark followed by CARL GUSTAFS STADS/GEVARSFAKTORI/1910. Item further shows scattered Swedish {Crown} proofs to all major parts. Serial numbers match where observed. Muzzle is threaded. Importer marks to right barrel.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

From the Collection of Vern Gregg

Condition
Good. Bore is dirty with grease throughout that should clean to Bright with crisp rifling. Metal finish displays brown patinated streaks and spots scattered over all blued parts. Magazine floorplate and triggerplate further show brown patina forming. Bolt shows a gray patina. Some oxidized spots to buttplate. Stock has some scattered mars, dents, and scratches overall. Sling shows some stains and cracking.
Quantity
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