Swedish Mauser Carbine which one?
After my wife got her M/96 she had to have the Carbine, we are not sure which one to pursue, Which one would you guys want and why? the M-96/38 rebarreled or cut down one, or the Husqvarna 1941-44? Thank you for your time.
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Go for a 94/14 or 94...pretty beyond words. Having said that, I have owned both the 96/38 and true Husky 38's and enjoyed them both. I have only a 94/14 and several 96 militaries that will be here to stay. Your on the right track; just can't hrdly go wrong with a Swede!
EDIT:1 I should likely add that the Swedes really took care of the guns in their arsenals and one can determine much from the brass stock disc as to bore condition and amount of rust in the bore. A 96/38, when converted, would have had to pass minimum requirements befor reissue. A 40's produced Huquevarna would have been watched closely to make sure it did not deviste from minimum standards during it's service life, so one can assume they are all good unless otherwise noted, beaten bad after export or missing it's ID disc. The 94 series were the same (all their guns had these strict maintenance and overhaul schedules) and I like them for their compact handling and gorgeous lines. The 6.5 cartridge makes for a really nice recoiling gun in this compact frame. I own Dutch 8mm 48's, Argentine 91's and a persian 49. All are neat little guns (though none quite as pretty as the Swedes)but in their respective cartridges they are nothing approaching fun to shoot with mil-surp ammo. Anyway, as to which Swede to buy? Any ofd the three would do just great for your wife....tell her she has good taste!0 -
The ones you mention arn't "carbines", they are 'short rifles'. that said the ones made by Husqvarna are THE best small ring mauser ever. for a cheap true carbine here you go
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=2264304120 -
quote:Originally posted by U.S.Patriot
After my wife got her M/96 she had to have the Carbine, we are not sure which one to pursue, Which one would you guys want and why? the M-96/38 rebarreled or cut down one, or the Husqvarna 1941-44? Thank you for your time.
U.S. Patriot......welcome to the GB Forum and thanks for your question. I agree with 1KYDSTR....your wife certainly has great taste! While all of the Swedes are super for the reasons listed, I would go for the original "carbine"...the Model 94. While it is harder to get and a more expensive than the other Swedes due to its rarity, it is a thing of beauty (at least to my eyes), short, handy and a wonderful shooter like all the Swedes. While I like the look of Mike's listed rifle (many of the carbines were cut down like this rifle in the 50's to lighten them up for carry in the woods) I would go for an original full stocked one in original shape. If I couldn't find that, I would go for an original Husky short rifle, and last a cutdown M96/38. In all cases, you can't go wrong with about any Swede. I have them all and love each one of them. All are great shooters...again, kudos to your wife for her super taste![^]0
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