Carl Gustav Karbin m/94-14 Swedish Mauser Carbine, 6.5x55, 17.7 in Barrel, 1916-Dated, Numbers Matching
This 1916-dated Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori Karbin m/94-14 is a cavalry/artillery style Swedish Mauser carbine in 6.5x55 with a 17.7 in barrel. It is a numbers matching example, with matching assembly numbers "161" observed on multiple parts. The rifle retains its WWI-era features, including the heavy nosecap with bayonet bar, protected front sight, and a bright in-the-white bolt, making it a well-documented and desirable service carbine.
The m/94-14 pattern is distinguished by its compact carbine configuration and updated nose hardware. This example shows the correct full-length hardwood stock with grasping grooves, short top handguard, steel buttplate, and left-side sling hardware with leather butt tab and forward sling loop. The blued steel receiver and barrel present a classic Swedish military finish.
It uses the controlled-round-feed Mauser system with an internal 5-round box magazine and stripper-clip loading. The straight bolt handle, Mauser wing safety, and robust carbine furniture reflect the model’s military design intent and handling characteristics.
Markings include crown proofs, a crowned C crest, and the receiver ring legend "CARL GUSTAFS STADS GEVARSFAKTORI 1916." An "M.B." stamp appears on the left receiver wall. The rifle retains its Swedish m/94 dope plate on the left butt, showing sight settings for both round-nose and spitzer bullets. The stock disc recess is present and plugged, consistent with later service practices.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces are well maintained with a consistent blued finish. The stock disc recess is present, but the graduated dial/disk is missing.
What’s Included
- Carl Gustav Karbin m/94-14 6.5x55 Swedish carbine (numbers matching)
This m/94-14 retains the signature heavy nosecap with protective sight ears and integral bayonet bar/lug, paired with a protected front sight and a barrel-mounted tangent rear sight with slider. The configuration matches the cavalry/artillery style carbine layout, with side-mounted sling hardware suitable for mounted carry.
The action is the proven Mauser pattern with controlled-round feed, supporting reliable stripper-clip loading into the internal 5-round magazine. The straight bolt handle and bright in-the-white bolt are correct for the pattern and enhance smooth bolt travel.
Collectors will appreciate the clear Swedish military markings, including the 1916-dated receiver ring and crown motifs, as well as the "M.B." marking on the left receiver wall. The presence of the Swedish m/94 dope plate on the butt shows period sight data for both round-nose and spitzer ammunition, adding to the rifle’s documented service character.