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Swedish Model 1896 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Swedish Model 1896 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle
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Swedish Model 1896 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle, #17086, 6.5x55mm cal., 29.1'' barrel, blued/bright finish, hardwood stock, blade front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight. Marked on receiver ring with ''(Swedish crown)/CARL GUSTAFS STADS GEVARSFAKTORI 1899''. Marking disc has been removed from buttstock and a wooden dowel has been glued into its place. A homemade extension has been added to the rear of the front sight and a corresponding homemade tang peep sight has been fitted to the stock wrist. Muzzle has not been threaded. Rifle is missing cleaning rod. Mismatched numbers on bolt assembly, other numbers matching. Condition overall is very good with metal surfaces retaining approx. 65% thinning blue finish, with overall scratches and areas of patina, especially on the buttplate. Handguard shows a cracked area in front of the rear sight, and wood has been sanded and refinished with a flat stain. Action is smooth, bore is good showing some wear. No visible import stamps. Est.: $300-$400. (C&R)