1/19/22 - This is an excellent example of a Swedish Mauser Model 1896 manufactured in 1903. The Model 1896 rifle in 6.5×55mm was adopted in 1896 for infantry use, replacing the Model 1867–1889 Remington rolling block rifle in 8×58mmR Danish Krag. Swedish production started in 1898 at Carl Gustafs, but additional rifles were produced by Mauser during 1899 and 1900 because of delays in shipping additional production machinery from Germany to Sweden. This one is mostly mismatched and has an import mark on the barrel. Comes with an original cleaning rod. The gun has retained most of its bluing, but there is spotty wear on the barrel and around the muzzle, minor wear on the high edges of the receiver, and thinning on the floor plate and trigger guard. Minty stock with very minor dings and scratches here and there. The bore is mint.
