October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/2/2018
This is a 1904 dated M/96 Swedish Mauser rifle that was set up for military match shooting. Features a flash hider, original trajectory plate affixed to the right side of the stock, and the scarce Metallverken Vasteras M96 rear sight. The Vasteras rear sight was retrofitted to M/96 and M/38 Swedish Mausers to improve accuracy, it is a simple micrometer sight which a wheel adjustment. Proper front sight hood. Leather sling. Also attached to the stock on this gun is a Swedish 1st Place shooting medal. The stock disc only has a triangular marking above the caliber, and none of the other numbers. Original cleaning rod. Import marked under barrel. All matching numbers with the exception of the front band. There is a consignor note that the front piece of the stock has been modified with a reinforced metal tip for match shooting. CONDITION: Fine retaining 95% finish overall. All markings are clear. Stock is very good with small dings and handling marks. Fine mechanical function. Bore is excellent with sharp strong rifling.
Manufacturer
Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori