Carl Gustav Gevär m/96 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser, 29.1 in Barrel, 1917, Blued, Straight Bolt, Matching Assembly Numbers
Built in 1917 at Carl Gustav, this Gevär m/96 is a classic Swedish Mauser with a long 29.1-inch barrel, small-ring receiver, and the hallmark straight bolt handle. It retains its full military configuration with the brass stock disk, M/96 tangent rear sight, and a replaceable-height front blade marked "0." The bore is excellent, and multiple parts carry matching assembly numbers, underscoring its cohesive condition. Swedish crown acceptance proofs, a crowned Carl Gustaf cipher on the receiver ring, and a discrete CAI import mark further document its history and provenance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Visible signs of wear and handling are present, with scattered scratches and blemishes across the surfaces. It shows the look of normal use and remains in great shape for its age.
What’s Included
- Carl Gustav Gevär m/96 rifle chambered in 6.5x55 Swedish
This M/96 is built on the small-ring Mauser action and features the correct straight bolt handle with a polished bolt left in the white. The action includes an internal 5-round staggered-column magazine with a milled trigger guard and floorplate, plus an integral charger clip guide for rapid loading.
The rifle retains its original military furniture: an oil-finished hardwood, full-length stock with handguard, steel buttplate, nose cap with bayonet bar/lug, two barrel bands, and sling attachment points (bottom front band swivel and rear side sling bar/swivel). A brass stock disk is in place, consistent with Swedish service practice.
Sighting equipment is correct to the pattern, with an M/96 tangent rear sight and a replaceable front sight blade marked "0." This setup pairs with the 29.1-inch barrel to provide a long sight radius. The bore condition is excellent, with sharp rifling that supports precise performance.
Markings and proofs are well-defined, including Swedish crown acceptance marks and a crowned Carl Gustaf cipher on the receiver ring. The left rail bears an H.K. marking, and the receiver is import stamped "CAI ST ALB VT M/96 SWEDEN 6.5X55." Multiple components show matching assembly numbers "713," indicating original fit across key parts.
The rifle wears a traditional blued finish on the receiver and metalwork, complemented by the Mauser flag safety. Its 6.5x55 Swedish chambering, period-correct features, and documented markings make it a strong example of the M/96 pattern from a desirable 1917 production year.