Swedish Mauser 1896 Scope Double Set Triggers 6.5x55 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle Our Assessment: This Model 1896 was made in Germany as a contract rifle for Sweden sometime between 1899 and 1900. It is now a Sporting Rifle with double set triggers. It has been refinished, set in a sporting stock, and topped with a Weaver K10 scope. This tough Swedish Mauser should be ringing steel for a long time to come. The barrel has been shortened. The rifle is no longer in its original configuration. Sorry, No C&R.
Make: Mauser Oberndorf, Germany. A Swedish contract rifle.
Model: 1896
Serial Number: 380
Year of Manufacture: 1899 to 1900. ATF Modern.
Caliber: 6.5x55mm
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Barrel Length: Approximately 23.75 Inches
Sights / Optics: The fixed 10 power Weaver K10 scope uses a crosshair reticle. It has a slightly dim view with a few light flecks of gray. The scope body shows scratches and light surface erosion.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a pistol grip with plastic base, straight comb, raised cheek piece, 2 sling loops and a hard rubber recoil pad. The pad and grip base show discoloration and wear. The wood shows scratches and spots of mildew. The top and right of the grip show repaired cracks. The LOP measures 15.5 inches from the face of the front trigger and 14.75 inches from the face of the rear trigger, to the back of the recoil pad. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition as refurbished.
Type of Finish: Gun Paint
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore has deep rifling. The grooves are semi bright due to fouling. There is light oxidation in the grooves near the muzzle. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 8.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish as refinished. Scratches and surface erosion show through the new finish. The metal shows scrapes, discoloration from oxidation, and operational wear. The screw heads show use. The markings are well defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The safety functions but does not flip past the center to the SAFE & LOCKED position on the right.The action functions otherwise. We did not fire this rifle. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic's check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a scope assembly and a leather sling.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified C&R: NO. PPT: YES
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