The issue M96 long rifle, on the other hand, had more in common with the Gewehr 98 of the First World War than the sleeker and handier Karabiner. Despite the fact most of Sweden's European neighbors continued to deploy similar rifles, largely based on the similar Mauser 98 action, Sweden's artillery officers who controlled armaments development could not help but notice that the trend was towards a shorter, intermediate length rifle such as the German Karabiner 98k. In 1938, the Swedish M96 long rifle had been in service for 42 years and the M94 cavalry carbine for 44 years. Note: Pics of rifle provided courtesy of moderator Claven2. (43 picture virtual tour) Observations: (by "Claven2") Crown Jewels - The Mauser in Sweden by Dana Jones - ISBN: 0-88935-283-6Ĭanadian Collector Market Value Estimate: $ġ899 M38B (M96/38) Swedish Mauser Short Rifle
55,080 m38's converted from M96 Long Rifles between 19 4 Grooves, Right Hand Twist, 1 in 7.5"īarrel Length.
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