Swedish Mauser M96/38 Carl Gustafs 6.5×55 Swedish 23.1″ very good condition

We are pleased to offer an outstanding example of Swedish martial craftsmanship and meticulous arsenal maintenance: a M96/38 Mauser built on a 1917-dated Carl Gustafs receiver, now fitted with a new old stock (NOS) barrel and presented in very good overall condition.

This rifle tells a compelling story of longevity and care. It began its service life as a standard M96 long rifle during the First World War. Decades later, in the post-WWII period, it was selected for the Swedish Army’s conversion program, which saw these venerable rifles shortened and updated to the handier M96/38 configuration. The most remarkable feature of this particular example is its brand-new, unfired NOS barrel—a testament to the thoroughness of the Swedish arsenal system. This ensures not only historical authenticity but also match-grade mechanical condition.

The rifle remains in very good condition throughout, with crisp markings, a solid stock showing appropriate service character, and that exceptional new barrel. For the collector and shooter alike, this M96/38 represents a rare opportunity. It combines the historical depth of a WWI-era receiver, the functional refinement of the post-war upgrade, and the unparalleled shooting potential of a pristine, unused barrel. It is a superlative piece of Swedish firearms history.