Guns International #: 102850841
Seller's Inventory #: 244492
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Guns International #: 102850841
Category - Husqvarna Rifles
- Military Rifles - Non-US
WWII 1943 Dated SWEDISH Husqvarna M38 Bolt Action 6.5mm INFANTRY Rifle C&R
Swedish Made WORLD WAR II ERA Military Rifle
Description: WWII 1943 Dated SWEDISH Husqvarna M38 Bolt Action 6.5mm INFANTRY Rifle C&R Swedish Made WORLD WAR II ERA Military Rifle Here we present a C&R Swedish Husqvarna Model 38 Bolt Action Rifle made circa 1943 during World War II in Husqvarna, Sweden. with a production run between 1938 and 1944. This example has been modified into a target rifle. The Model 1938 rifle was adopted in 1938 as part of a worldwide trend which began just before World War I towards service rifles that were shorter in overall length than a standard infantry rifle, but longer than a cavalry carbine. Contemporary examples such as the Mauser Karabiner 98k, Short Magazine Lee–Enfield No I Mk III, MAS-36, and M1903 Springfield were all noticeably shorter than a standard late 19th century infantry rifle, and with another war on the horizon the Swedes felt it would be expedient to adopt a shorter rifle for use by both the Army troops and the Navy. The original Model 1938 rifles, referred to as the “Type 1”, were converted Model 1896 rifles with barrels cut down by 5-1/2” and almost always with the original straight bolt handles. These rifles are often referred to by collectors as Model 96-38 rifles, but there was never an official designation for this conversion. The majority of purpose-built Model 1938s, or Type II, had turned-down bolt handles and were manufactured by Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB, as is this example, with production ending in 1944. However, the Swedish military made no distinction in service between the two types. "Swedish Mausers" are a family of bolt-action rifles based on an improved variant of Mauser's earlier Model 1893, but using the 6.5×55mm cartridge, and incorporating unique design elements as requested by Sweden. These are the Model 1894 carbine, the Model 1896 long rifle, the Model 1938 short rifle and the Model 1941 sniper rifle. In 1898 production began at Carl Gustafs stads Gevärsfaktori in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Swedish Mausers were manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser AG in Oberndorf a/N in Germany and in Sweden by Carl Gustafs stads Gevärsfaktori and Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag. All Swedish Mausers, whether built in Germany or Sweden, were fabricated using a Swedish-supplied high-grade tool steel alloyed with nickel, copper, and vanadium, a product then noted for its strength and corrosion resistance. The overall condition is fine. Armory refurbished. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The stock remains in great shape. Numbers match throughout. Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Barrel is 24 inches. Caliber: 6.5mm Swedish Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1500 #244492 Price: $1,500.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102850841
Seller's Inventory #: 244492
Guns International #: 102850841
Seller's Inventory #: 244492