M96 swedish mauser serial numbers

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The receiver is marked with the Swedish Crown/ CG monogram / CARL GUSTAF STADS / GEVARSFAKTORI / 1915″ This obviously tallies with the serial number data. Professionally stripped and oil finished extremely fine stock with minimal damage. The round barrel is 29″ long and the trigger pull is 14.” Straight grip finger grooved stock in European Elm a very hardwearing timber. Overall the rifle measures 49.1/4″ in length.

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Mauser bolt system with internal 5-shot magazine. Chambered in the highly accurate 6.5 x 55mm cartridge. This serial number puts production at the Carl Gustafs plant at the end of the year 1915/16. This rifle is in standard military specification as a full length Infantry Rifle.