Husqvarna M/38 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, 1942 Receiver-Ring Marked, WWII-Era
This Husqvarna M/38 is a WWII-era Swedish Mauser-pattern short rifle, receiver ring marked "HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS AKTIEBOLAG 1942." It retains classic small-ring, cock-on-closing Mauser engineering in 6.5x55 Swedish with a 24 in barrel, a fixed 5-round internal magazine, and correct Swedish military features including the brass stock disk, crown acceptance marks, and tangent sights. Notable markings include the barrel-channel stamp "M/38 6.5x55 SWEDEN" and, under the cleaning rod area, the Swedish 6.5x55 rechamber proof along with an M/38 proof.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is usage wear on the stock and shoulder plate. The rear sling loop shows rust pitting. Cosmoline residue is present inside the bolt chamber. A stain is visible on the fore end of the handguard. Refer to pictures.
What's Included
- Husqvarna M/38 6.5x55 Swedish bolt-action rifle
- Installed Swedish Mauser cleaning rod
Produced by Husqvarna in 1942, this M/38 bears its full maker and date on the receiver ring, with Swedish crown acceptance/inspection marks on multiple parts. The stock retains the correct brass disk, and the barrel channel is stamped "M/38 6.5x55 SWEDEN," reinforcing its configuration and chambering. The wood is the proper full-length hardwood stock with grasping grooves and a separate wood handguard.
The action is the Swedish small-ring Mauser pattern with cock-on-closing operation, a straight bolt handle, and a three-position flag safety. Feeding is through a fixed internal 5-round magazine, designed for use with stripper clips. The receiver is steel with a blued finish that matches the period configuration.
Sighting equipment is correct for the model: a tangent rear sight with slider and an unhooded, height-coded front blade marked "0/+0.25." Sling provisions include the side sling bar with oval ring and a band-mounted swivel, consistent with Swedish service setup and carry options.
Additional proofs are present under the cleaning rod area of the barrel: the Swedish 6.5x55 rechamber proof and an M/38 proof. Together with the Swedish crown acceptance/inspection stamps and the 1942 Husqvarna receiver-ring legend, these details provide clear, verifiable identification of this rifle’s configuration and era.