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| Sweden |
| Swedish Model 1887 Revolvers | |
| Husqvarna manufactured only 14,000 revolvers from 1897 to 1905. Due to attrition over time, collector desirability, and such low production numbers, the M1887 revolver is very hard to find! | |
150916SW |
Swedish Model 1887 revolver. {7.5X22}. Serial # 11411. Checkered wood grips are in "low" VG condition (the checkering is a bit rounded) with lanyard loop present. Blued metal finish is 93%, straw colored parts 50%. There is some minor pitting on the barrel (see photo) and a few much smaller areas of shallow minor pitting on other parts. Matching stamped numbers on the frame, barrel, cylinder, ejector collar, ejector sleeve, and loading gate. Bore has VG+ to Excellent lands, grooves have mirror shine. $300 PHOTO |
151414SW |
Swedish Model 1887 revolver. {7.5X22}. Serial # 6633. Checkered wood grips are in VG condition with lanyard loop present. Blued metal finish is 70%, straw colored parts 70%. Matching stamped numbers on the frame, barrel, ejector collar, ejector sleeve, and loading gate. Bore has VG+ to Excellent lands, grooves have mirror shine. $300 PHOTO |
| Swedish Rolling Block Rifles | |
| These were one of Sweden's early breech loading rifles. The original Model 67 is a single shot rifle using a 12.17X42R rimfire black powder cartridge. Starting in 1889, 100,000 rifles were converted to fire the 8X58R centerfire smokeless round. These converted rifles were rebarreled, rehardened, got new hammers, new breech blocks, and an improved extractor system. This 8mm round is a Danish designed cartridge that was later used in the Krag rifle. Components and loaded ammo in 8X58R are available at Buffalo Arms Co. They also have components for Model 67 rifles converted to 12.7X44R centerfire. There isn't much difference between the military and "sporters," with only the barrel and forestock being slightly shortened with other possible minor changes. These conversions were done long ago. The Rolling Blocks were a stop gap rifle used during a time of rapid firearm development from the mid to late 19th century. Most armies went from single shot black powder muzzle loaders to smaller caliber smokeless centerfire repeater rifles in a span of 25 years, so most Rolling Blocks are in great shape, having seen little if any combat. All of these rifles are pre 1899, so are considered antiques or "non-firearms" by the ATF. I will require you send in a picture I.D with the address the rifle is to be sent to and you must be at least 21 years old. Of course, an FFL is OK too. Please make sure there are no state or local regs prohibiting you receiving these rifles as antiques.
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SRB33 |
Swedish Model 1867 Rolling Block rifle. {12.17X42R centerfire}. Serial # 5606. Carl Gustafs manufacture, in original full military configuration. Missing cleaning rod and stock disc. Receiver and forestock stamped 1871. Wood is in G+ to VG condition, small crack in forestock near receiver. Metal ranges from smooth and clean to having lite scattered surface corrosion (possible pitting) in spots. One guard screw head broken 1/2 off. Stamped matching numbers on the receiver, barrel, and buttplate. Bore has VG to VG+ lands, grooves shine with what looks like metal deposits toward muzzle. $450 PHOTO |
SRB42 |
Swedish Model 1867 Rolling Block "sporter" rifle. {12.17X42R}. Serial # 5224. Husqvarna manufactured 1870. Wood is in G+ to VG condition. Metal finish 20% overall. Has front and rear sling swivels studs (no swivels). Iron front and flip type rear iron sights. Stamped matching numbers on the receiver, barrel, triggerguard, and buttplate. Barrel is approx. 33". Bore has VG to VG+ lands, grooves shine with some pitting. $350 PHOTO |
SRB44 |
Swedish Model 1867 Rolling Block rifle. {12.17X42R centerfire}. Serial # 556. Carl Gustafs manufactured in 1870, still in original full military configuration. Wood is in VG condition. Metal finish is 0% with scattered shallow pitting. Stamped matching numbers on the receiver, barrel, triggerguard, forestock, buttstock, and buttplate. Has original front and rear sling swivels Front and rear adjustable military sights. Has stock disc. No cleaning rod. Bore has VG lands, grooves have shine/haze/some pitting. $675 PHOTO |
| The CG80 Target Rifle | |
| This is a more advanced upgrade to the CG63 rifle. It is fitted with a thicker barrel and an oversized walnut stock that covers the front of the triggerguard and floorplate. The handguard has been eliminated. The FSR logo is stamped on the forestock and "Carl Gustaf" is usually stamped on the pistol grips underside. The buttstock is contoured with an adjustable rubber curved buttplate that follows this contour. Some stocks are fitted with an adjustable cheek rest and an accessory rail along the bottom of the forestock. | |
160609SW |
Swedish CG80 Target Rifle. {6.5X55mm}. Serial # 319987. Receiver ring stamped "CARL GUSTAFS STADS GEVARSFAKTORI 1913". This is a "left handed" CG80. The bolt handle was bent upwards for left hand use. The rubber bolt knob is gone. End of bolt handle is threaded. The CG80 stock, which is ergonomically curved, is made for left handed use. Right side of stock was cut for a side diopter rear sight (see photo). Very few CG80s were made. A very small percent of those were made for left hand use! Wood is in VG to VG+ condition, walnut. There are a few (very few and minor) handling dings. Adjustable rubber buttplate in VG+ condition. Forestock has accessory rail and attachment wheel. Has all the correct CG80 cartouches. Metal finish 95%. Matching stamped numbers on the receiver and bolt shroud. Bolt body is un-numbered. No front or rear sights. Receiver drilled and tapped for two types of diopter sights. Barrel is 26" long. Bore has VG lands, grooves shine. $750
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| Before purchasing a Swedish rifle, | |
| Most of the Swedish rifles currently being imported are not coming directly from military arsenals. Those came and went a few years ago. The firearms are now coming from dealers in Sweden who purchased these firearms from private owners. Most are ex-military arms. After being in private hands for years, many have been slightly altered or tweaked according to the former owners preferences, to make repairs due to worn parts, or to be made more accurate for shooting tournaments. I cannot guarantee they are in original military configuration. Barrels may of been changed, sights worked on, non-serial numbered parts used to replace worn military ones to keep the guns safe to shoot, etc. I do my best to note any changes in my descriptions, but some cannot be easily detected. Please keep this in mind when purchasing a Swedish Mauser or CG rifle. I do not guarantee they will be in original military configuration. I DO back up every firearm I sell with my usual guarantee:
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| Swedish M96 Mauser | |
| Many of these Swedish M96 Mausers were in civilian hands before importation. Because they were not used often and so well taken care of, the rifles are in extremely fine condition. Unfortunately, many stock disks were removed by their owners. | |
151106SW |
Swedish M96 Mauser. {6.5X55mm}. Serial # 43749. Receiver ring stamped "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF 1900" Oberndorf manufactured the M96 in 1899 and 1900, only 7% of the total number produced. Wood is in G+ condition, walnut. Is medium in shade with medium contrast grain. Due to some gouges (see photo), I've downgraded it's condition from VG to G+. This stock is VERY unusual in that it has 8 cartouches on the bottom of the wrist with four of them X'ed out (see photo). Metal finish 90% on barrel and receiver, 20% on triggerguard, floorplate, and stock band springs. There are a few (very few and consist of very small areas) spots of roughness/surface corrosion. Matching stamped numbers on the receiver, bolt, shroud, cocking piece, safety, bolt release, buttplate, floorplate, stock band, and nosecap. Wood not removed to check for other numbers. Has SM sikte ASJ ram micrometer rear sight . Barrel not threaded. Comes with cleaning rod. No stock disc. Bore has G+ lands, debris in grooves. $425 PHOTO |
151107SW |
Swedish M96 Mauser. {6.5X55mm}. Serial # 56970. Receiver ring stamped "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF 1900" Oberndorf manufactured the M96 in 1899 and 1900, only 7% of the total number produced. Wood is in VG (closer to VG due to some dark spots and dings) to VG+ condition, beech. Is lite to medium in shade with medium contrast grain. Metal finish 95%. There are a few (very few that cover a very small area) spots of roughness/surface corrosion. Matching stamped numbers on the receiver, bolt, shroud, cocking piece, safety, buttplate, floorplate, stock band, and nosecap. Wood not removed to check for other numbers. Has SM sikte ASJ ram micrometer rear sight . Barrel not threaded. Comes with cleaning rod. No stock disc. About 4" down from the muzzle, there is some pitting or build up of debris. It did not come out with simple scrubbing. Bore has G+ lands, grooves shine. $400 PHOTO |
170713SW |
Swedish M96 Mauser. {6.5X55mm}. Serial # 44727. Receiver ring stamped "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF 1900" Oberndorf manufactured the M96 in 1899 and 1900, only 7% of the total number produced. Wood is in G+ condition, walnut. Has at least six arsenal repair stamps. "C1900" stamped on buttstock. Metal finish 70% overall. No stock disc. Matching stamped numbers on the receiver, bolt, shroud, safety, cocking piece, bolt release, buttplate, floorplate, and stock band. Wood not removed to check for other numbers. Has Military rear sight. Barrel not threaded. Bore has G to G+ lands, grooves shine. $375 PHOTO |
170714SW |
Swedish M96 Mauser. Serial # 303930. {6.5X55mm}. Receiver ring stamped "CARL GUSTAFS STADS GEVARSFAKTORI 1912" Wood is in VG condition, walnut. Metal finish 97%. Matching stamped numbers on the receiver, bolt body, shroud, bolt release, safety, cocking piece, buttplate, floorplate, stock band, nosepiece, and rear site base, ladder, and slide. Wood not removed to check for other numbers. Has military rear site. Bore has G lands, debris in grooves. $275 PHOTO |
| Swedish M96 Mausers with Diopter Sights | |
| These started out as standard military Model 96 Mausers and were upgraded for target shooting with minimal and reversible changes, but ones critical to accurize a rifle. They were set up by military armorers or FSR certified gunsmiths. The FSR, or Volunteer Shooter's Association in Sweden is somewhat like the NRA here in the United States. Receivers were drilled and tapped for installation of diopter sights. Some may of had additional trigger work, bedding, and the addition of pistol grips attached to the original stocks. Some of these rifles may have mismatched parts as matching serial numbers were not of prime importance, accuracy was. There are about twelve different manufacturers of diopter sights with all but one made in Sweden. They are high quality/fine precision devices with very fine adjustments for windage and elevation. | |
151912SW |
Swedish M96 Mauser. Serial # 335332. {6.5X55mm}. Receiver ring stamped "CARL GUSTAFS STADS GEVARSFAKTORI 1915" Wood is in VG (closer to VG) to VG+ condition, walnut. Metal finish 97%. Matching stamped numbers on the receiver, bolt body, shroud, bolt release, safety, cocking piece, buttplate, floorplate, stock band, and nosepiece. Wood not removed to check for other numbers. Has a Pramm diopter rear site, military-type post front sight with Pramm protector. Bore has G+ lands, grooves shine . $460 PHOTO |
170613SW |
Swedish M96 Mauser. Serial# 685722. {6.5X55mm}. Receiver ring stamped HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS AKTIEBOLAG 1943 These are rarely found in the USA, with only 18,000 manufactured for civilian issue (Volunteer Shooters Movement) during WWII. Unlike the military M96, these never had a stock disc even though the stock is inletted for one. Some have (or had) a shield or personalized stock disc placed in this area instead. The only parts stamped with a serial number are the receiver, bolt, shroud, and buttplate. Wood is in VG (closer to VG) to VG+ condition, beech. The forestock has been shortened a bit. Metal finish 98%, triggerguard/floorplate = 50%. Has a silver personalized stock disc. Matching stamped numbers on the receiver, bolt, buttplate, and safety. Wood not removed to check for other numbers. Has a Soderin diopter rear, front peep insert sight. Bore has VG to VG+ lands, grooves shine. $575 PHOTO |
171307SW |
Swedish M96 Mauser. Serial # 132680. {6.5X55mm}. Receiver ring stamped "CARL GUSTAFS STADS GEVARSFAKTORI 1903" Wood is in VG (closer to VG) to VG+ condition, beech. Metal finish 93%. Matching stamped numbers on the receiver, bolt body, shroud, bolt release, safety, cocking piece, buttplate, floorplate, stock band, and nosepiece. Wood not removed to check for other numbers. Has Hauges diopter rear site, post front sight with protector. Bore has G to G+ lands, lite debris in grooves. $435 PHOTO |