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Lot 4561: Three Swedish Mauser Pattern Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4561: Three Swedish Mauser Pattern Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Finnish Marked Carl Gustaf Model 1896 Rifle

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 1896
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Swedish
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 497
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with strong rifling and some minor oxidation in the grooves.
Description:

Manufactured in 1899. Importer mark on the right of the barrel. "Crown/Gothic C" crest on the "1899" dated receiver ring with a Finnish Army boxed "SA" property marking on the left. Matching partial serial numbers on the re-numbered bolt assembly, bolt release, magazine floor plate, rear sight, both barrel bands, and buttplate. Fitted with a walnut stock with a black metal "G m/96" marked plaque with range adjustment values and a "Torpedam" brass disc marked with arrows above "1" and "0" on the right of the butt.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as arsenal refurbished, retaining much of the finish with some minor edge wear and some mild handling marks under the finish. The stock is fine as sanded and re-oiled with numerous scattered minor compression and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



B) Husqvarna Model 1938 Short Rifle

Manufacturer: Husqvarna
Model: 1938
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Swedish
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: birch
Item Views: 497
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with strong rifling and oxidation in the grooves.
Description:

Manufactured in 1942. Importer mark on the underside of the threaded barrel. Receiver ring dated "1942". Matching partial serial numbers on the bolt assembly and buttplate. Fitted with a birch stock set with "Torpedam" brass disc on the right of the butt marked with arrows above "3" and "1".

Rating Definition:

Fine as arsenal refurbished, retaining some of the finish, with thinning/silvering on the barrel bands, trigger housing, magazine floor plate, and buttplate, some light edge wear, some minor pitting under the finish, some limited brown patina visible, and some mild handling marks. The stock is also fine as sanded and re-oiled with numerous scattered light scuffs and scrapes. Mechanically excellent.



C) Carl Gustaf Model 1896 Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Gustaf Carl
Model: 1896
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 6.5 mm Swedish
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 497
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with strong rifling and some light streaking.
Description:

Manufactured in 1908. "Crown/Gothic C" crest on the "1908" dated receiver ring. Unnumbered bolt body with modified bent bolt handle. Matching serial numbers on the bolt sleeve, bolt release, magazine floor plate, rear sight, and both barrel bands. Fitted with a replacement Lyman ramped front sight on the cut down and re-crowned barrel and a walnut stock cut down at the forend. Includes a leather sling and slip-on rubber recoil pad.

Rating Definition:

Fine as arsenal refurbished and subsequently modified and re-profiled, retaining some of the finish with mild edge wear, scattered light scrapes, some minor spotting on the replacement front sight, silvering on the trigger guard, and some mild handling marks. The stock is also fine as modified, sanded, and re-oiled, with scattered minor scratches and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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