Carl Gustafs 1908 Swedish Mauser m/96 Long Rifle 6.5x55 Bolt Action
Built in 1908 at Carl Gustafs Stad Gevärsfaktori, this m/96 Long Rifle embodies the precision and smooth operation that made Swedish Mausers famous. Chambered in 6.5x55 Swedish and fitted with a 29.1" stepped nickel-steel barrel, it delivers renowned accuracy in a rifle that remains in excellent overall condition. Collectors will appreciate its intact crest, brass stock disk, and clean blued finish, while shooters will value the crisp bore and dependable cock-on-closing action.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The bolt and magazine floor-plate are not numbers-matching, and the rear sight is a replacement. The rifle shows minimal handling marks consistent with careful use.
What’s Included
- Carl Gustafs Model 1896 m/96 Long Rifle chambered in 6.5x55 Swedish
Produced during Sweden’s golden era of arms manufacture, the receiver is clearly marked “CARL GUSTAFS STADS GEVÄRSFAKTORI 1908,” preserving its historical identity.
The 29.1" nickel-steel barrel features a stepped profile and recessed crown, paired with a 1:9.4" right-hand twist to stabilize long, high-BC 6.5 mm projectiles.
A straight-grip walnut stock carries the original brass unit disk bearing Swedish gauge markings, offering period-correct details without compromising shootability.
Century Arms import markings on the barrel—“M96 SWEDEN 6.5×55 CAI ST ALB VT”—confirm legal U.S. entry while leaving the receiver crest untouched.
Non-matching bolt and magazine floor-plate numbers, plus the serviceable replacement ladder rear sight, are the only departures from originality; all other key components remain faithful to the m/96 pattern, making this rifle both collectible and range-ready.