Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this antique Swedish military rifle for a penny-start auction, this is a Carl Gustafs m/96 Swedish Mauser
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori - Eskilstuna, Sweden
Model: Swedish Mauser m/96 Rifle (Gevär m/1896 w/ 23.5" Barrel)
Serial: 14484
Date of Manufacture: 1899 ("1899" Receiver Date Stamp)
Caliber: 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser (6.5x55mm Scan)
Finish: Factory Military Ordnance Blued Steel & Polished In-the-White Bolt Assembly
Barrel Length: 23.5" Ordnance Steel Barrel w/ Threaded Muzzle
Optics/Sights: Protected Front Post Sight w/ Tangent Rear Sight (Graduated to 600 Meters)
Stock/Grips: Factory Select European Walnut Full-Length Military Stock w/ Cleaning Rod, Sling Swivels, Nosecap, and Steel Buttplate
Action: Cock-on-Closing Bolt-Action Repeating Military Rifle w/ Straight Bolt Handle, 3-Position Wing Safety, Mauser Claw Extractor, and 5-Round Internal Fixed Magazine Feed
Markings: Top of receiver ring stamped w/ Crown over "CARL GUSTAFS STADS / GEVÄRSFAKTORI / 1899"; left receiver wall stamped inspector initials "O.G." (Olof Gibson) and serial "14484"; barrel shank, rear sight, floorplate, bolt body, safety wing, and steel hardware stamped matching serial "14484" / "484".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Widely regarded by military arms historians and target shooters as one of the most meticulously manufactured bolt-action rifles ever built, the Swedish Gevär m/96 was officially adopted in 1896 as the standard infantry rifle of Sweden. Manufactured primarily at the state arsenal at Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori in Eskilstuna, the m/96 is built around Paul Mauser's small-ring cock-on-closing receiver design. Chambered in the inherently flat-shooting 6.5x55mm Swedish round, these rifles utilized world-renowned high-grade Swedish ordnance steel enriched with nickel and vanadium, yielding unprecedented strength, corrosion resistance, and operational longevity. Featuring a handy 23.5-inch barrel configuration, a straight bolt handle w/ non-rotating claw extractor, and a fitted European walnut stock, this Carl Gustafs m/96 stands out for its butter-smooth bolt cycle and legendary match-grade target precision.
This specific example is an authentic Carl Gustafs Swedish Mauser m/96 Rifle manufactured in 1899, bearing serial number 14484. Chambered in 6.5x55mm Swedish, it features a 23.5-inch barrel w/ threaded muzzle, front post sight, tangent rear sight, European walnut stock, and full-length cleaning rod. Presenting matching numbers across major component forgings, the serial "14484" (or matching partials "484") is stamped across the receiver, barrel, bolt body, cocking piece, safety wing, floorplate, and rear sight assembly. The military blued finish displays excellent overall preservation w/ smooth receiver coverage, crisp receiver crest stampings, and light operational high-point wear. Mechanically, the cock-on-closing bolt cycles w/ signature Swedish smoothness, safety mechanisms function properly, and the 23.5-inch 6.5mm bore remains exceptionally bright w/ well-defined rifling throughout. This 1899-dated Carl Gustafs m/96 represents an outstanding acquisition for Swedish Mauser purists and European military arms collectors.
Contents:
Model: Swedish Mauser m/96 Rifle (Gevär m/1896 w/ 23.5" Barrel)
Serial: 14484
Date of Manufacture: 1899 ("1899" Receiver Date Stamp)
Caliber: 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser (6.5x55mm Scan)
Finish: Factory Military Ordnance Blued Steel & Polished In-the-White Bolt Assembly
Barrel Length: 23.5" Ordnance Steel Barrel w/ Threaded Muzzle
Optics/Sights: Protected Front Post Sight w/ Tangent Rear Sight (Graduated to 600 Meters)
Stock/Grips: Factory Select European Walnut Full-Length Military Stock w/ Cleaning Rod, Sling Swivels, Nosecap, and Steel Buttplate
Action: Cock-on-Closing Bolt-Action Repeating Military Rifle w/ Straight Bolt Handle, 3-Position Wing Safety, Mauser Claw Extractor, and 5-Round Internal Fixed Magazine Feed
Markings: Top of receiver ring stamped w/ Crown over "CARL GUSTAFS STADS / GEVÄRSFAKTORI / 1899"; left receiver wall stamped inspector initials "O.G." (Olof Gibson) and serial "14484"; barrel shank, rear sight, floorplate, bolt body, safety wing, and steel hardware stamped matching serial "14484" / "484".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Widely regarded by military arms historians and target shooters as one of the most meticulously manufactured bolt-action rifles ever built, the Swedish Gevär m/96 was officially adopted in 1896 as the standard infantry rifle of Sweden. Manufactured primarily at the state arsenal at Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori in Eskilstuna, the m/96 is built around Paul Mauser's small-ring cock-on-closing receiver design. Chambered in the inherently flat-shooting 6.5x55mm Swedish round, these rifles utilized world-renowned high-grade Swedish ordnance steel enriched with nickel and vanadium, yielding unprecedented strength, corrosion resistance, and operational longevity. Featuring a handy 23.5-inch barrel configuration, a straight bolt handle w/ non-rotating claw extractor, and a fitted European walnut stock, this Carl Gustafs m/96 stands out for its butter-smooth bolt cycle and legendary match-grade target precision.
This specific example is an authentic Carl Gustafs Swedish Mauser m/96 Rifle manufactured in 1899, bearing serial number 14484. Chambered in 6.5x55mm Swedish, it features a 23.5-inch barrel w/ threaded muzzle, front post sight, tangent rear sight, European walnut stock, and full-length cleaning rod. Presenting matching numbers across major component forgings, the serial "14484" (or matching partials "484") is stamped across the receiver, barrel, bolt body, cocking piece, safety wing, floorplate, and rear sight assembly. The military blued finish displays excellent overall preservation w/ smooth receiver coverage, crisp receiver crest stampings, and light operational high-point wear. Mechanically, the cock-on-closing bolt cycles w/ signature Swedish smoothness, safety mechanisms function properly, and the 23.5-inch 6.5mm bore remains exceptionally bright w/ well-defined rifling throughout. This 1899-dated Carl Gustafs m/96 represents an outstanding acquisition for Swedish Mauser purists and European military arms collectors.
Contents:
Steel Cleaning Rod.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1203984166 |
BidPrice: |
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AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-27 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
166.61 |
