1911 Carl Gustafs Swedish Mauser m/96-38 Short Rifle, 6.5x55, 24 in Barrel, Mostly Matching, Bayonet Included
This Swedish Mauser m/96 long rifle converted to the m/38 short rifle (m/96-38) is built on a 1911 Carl Gustafs receiver with the crowned C crest and "CARL GUSTAFS STADS GEVÄRSFAKTORI 1911" legend, along with Swedish crown inspection stamps. It retains classic Mauser features and a 24 in barrel, with numbers mostly matching across components. Several parts share the last three digits "205," while the front band is non-matching "044." The rifle comes with a marked bayonet, scabbard, and leather frog.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is in solid functional shape, and the action cycles smoothly. There are multiple areas of minor finish loss, light scratches, and small blemishes. Some smaller parts show noticeable pitting.
What’s Included
- Bayonet with metal scabbard and leather frog; ricasso marked "E.A.B." and crown over "052"
Built on a Carl Gustafs 1911 receiver, this rifle carries the crowned C monogram crest and the "CARL GUSTAFS STADS GEVÄRSFAKTORI 1911" marking, plus Swedish crown inspection stamps. These markings identify its origin and era and tie it to early 1910s Swedish military production.
Configured as an m/96-38, it is a Swedish Mauser m/96 long rifle converted to the short rifle pattern, featuring a 24 in barrel and a full-length hardwood stock with finger-grooves and a brass stock disk. Sling swivels are positioned at the butt (bottom) and on the lower band (side), and the nosecap includes a bayonet lug assembly.
The Mauser action uses a straight bolt handle and a non-rotating claw extractor, feeding from a 5-round internal box magazine with charger loading via the receiver bridge. A three-position flag safety is fitted, and the receiver is steel. The length of pull measures 14.0.
Sighting is via iron sights: an unhooded front post paired with a tangent rear sight with a sliding ramp. This setup reflects the standard Swedish military configuration for the m/96-38.
The rifle’s numbers are mostly matching, with many parts bearing the last three digits "205." The front band is not numbers-matched and is stamped "044." A period bayonet is included, marked "E.A.B." with a crown over "052," complete with metal scabbard and leather frog.