**Swedish Mauser Model 1896 Rifle
Sale 1304 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Feb 20, 2024
Lots Close
Mar 1, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$300 -
$500
Sold for $390
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
**Swedish Mauser Model 1896 Rifle
World War I
6.5x55mm Swiss. 29" barrel length. SN: 377902. Blued metal finish, with polished bolt. Walnut stock has a plain straight grip and forearm, with hand grooves, handguard, and single barrel band. Bolt action rifle with an adjustable folding notch rear sight and blade front sight. Item features an internal box magazine, double sling swivels, bayonet lug forend, brass stock disc, and slotted cleaning rod. Includes a clear plastic muzzle cover. Made by Carl Gustafs and dated 1916.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Good. Bore is somewhat frosty. Finish has thinned lightly to barrel and receiver, with scattered light scratches and sprinkled pit marks overall. Wood stock is in good condition, with scattered light scratches and mars, some light losses around heel of buttplate.
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