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1899 M38 (M96/38) Swedish Mauser
1899 M38 (M96/38) Swedish Mauser Short Rifle
(Mfg by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevarsfaktori)

Caliber: ....................... 6.5 x 55mm .... Swedish Service Ammunition (click here)
Rifling & Twist: ............. 4 Grooves, Right Hand Twist, 1 in 7.5"
Barrel Length: .............. 23.1 in (587mm)
Overall Length: ............ 44 in. (1118mm) without bayonet
Weight: ....................... 8.5 lb (4.1Kg)
Magazine Capacity: ....... 5 round integral box
Qty Mfg: ...................... 55,080 m38's converted from M96 Long Rifles between 1938 and 1940

Source: ....................... Crown Jewels - The Mauser in Sweden by Dana Jones - ISBN: 0-88935-283-6

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Full length view of M38 rifle and common accesories; Bayonet and frog, M37 helmet, leather ammunition belt, issue canteen.

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Reverse view of M38 rifle and accessories.

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Issue M96 bayonet, M37 from (modified from earlier M96 pattern) and the issue M37 canteen with wool felt cover.

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Bayonet and steel scabbard.

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Bayonet and steel scabbard.

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Note the crown acceptance stamp and the bayonet's serial number.  Also note the blade is bright, not blued.

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Bayonet maker's marks. In this case, made by Eskilstuna Jernmanufactur AB.

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Scabbard markings.  In this case, a crown over a "c" indicating manufacture by Carl Gustafs Gevarsfaktori.

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Markings on the M10 Ammunition belt.  Markings likely indicate manufacture in January of 1920.

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Rear view of M10 ammunition belt.  Note the metal rings are there to attach the pack support straps to.

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Front view of M10 cartridge belt.

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Buttplate tang with serial number and Carl Gustafs inspection crown.

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Stock disc indicating bore diameter (6.50mm) and bore condition (1).

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Water transfer range decal giving sighting corrections when using the M/41 Torped ammo with the issue M96/38 sights.  Note that it is painted over with a wash-coat of clear shellac.

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Rear sling and the late-pattern quick-detach sling clip.

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Front sling swivel.  Note the brass stud and brass belt buckle arrangement.

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Magazine floorplate.  Note the matching serial number.

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Crown inspector's stamps in the wrist of the stock.  The first stamp would likely have been added when the rifle was converted to an M38, and the second when it was modified to fit the Blank Firing Attachment.

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Trigger Guard.

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Trigger Guard front tang.  Note the inspection stamp.

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Rear band spring used to positively secure the rear band.

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Front band spring and front band.

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Front band.

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Note the cleaning rod, threaded muzzle with clear plastic thread protector and the issue front sight hood.

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