Swedish 6.5 x55 Mauser
Is there a book or information available that will give you detailed instruction on how to sporterize one of these weapons?? I was really excited to read the positive comments received to capecods questions. Thanks for any info.
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Is there a book or information available that will give you detailed instruction on how to sporterize one of these weapons?? I was really excited to read the positive comments received to capecods questions. Thanks for any info.0 -
You may want look for a Kimber customized Mauser 96. The rifle is well done with a synthetic stock and is drilled and tapped for scopemounts. I have one for my son and it is an excellant first rifle with plenty of power, accuracy and great workmanship. The range of ammo available is also good with Federal, Winchester and Hornaday providing quality ammo. The Hornaday light magmun is about the highest power round available and it produces groups of 1 inch from my Kimber 96. If you reload, there are also plenty of components available and you can load down to avoid flinch development in starting shooters. Good luck.quote:
Is there a book or information available that will give you detailed instruction on how to sporterize one of these weapons?? I was really excited to read the positive comments received to capecods questions. Thanks for any info.0 -
Here's a start--go to www.williamsgunsight.com and click on books; order up their book, "How To Convert Military Rifles." 0 -
Villamaster- go to http://www.angelfire.com/realm/cruffler/m96.htm and see what Mr Crufflestopheles has put together for $300. This is the cheapo Swede but is shows what can be done with these rifles. There have been about 103 million Mausers made but only about 820,000 are Swedes, they really are a gem.
Mr Crufflestopheles has referred to a bore condition of "3". When you go to buy your Swede you will see a brass disc in the stock. There is a triangle in this disc with the numbers, 123. There will be a little punch mark next to a number. This refers to the condition of the bore. No punch mark means a new bore. A punch next to 1 means very little wear. Number 3 means, if it was any worse, it must be rebarreled. Mr. Crufflestopheles' project rifle has a "3" bore, so imagine what you could do if you find a "1".
Edited by - allen griggs on 12/13/2002 10:21:50
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Thank you for info, Allen, I checked my rifle, and it has a punch mark on the 1, which means its a good barrel, do you know what the other markings mean?? I will check out all the info you guys gave me, thanks again. 0 -
Ah, my good man, you already have a Swede. The marks in the largest section refer to bore diameter. If the little pie shaped mark is under the 0, the bore diameter is 6.50. If the mark is beneath the 2, the diameter is 6.52 Does your rifle say Carl Gustaf stads on top of the receiver? What date is there? 0 -
Thanks for allowing me to evesdrop on your conversation. Ironically, I just inherited three Sedish MAusers, 1 carbine with a manlicher stock 1904 on the receiver, 1 rifle 1904 and 1 rifle 1915. I shot the carbine this afternoon, and I'm not sure I ever wiull again. It kicked like a mule...to put it politely. I may try the full size rifles later this week, after my shoulder heals and I think I won't flinch. All of the rifles appear to have macthing #'s. Do they have monetary value? Am I a weakling in complaining about the recoil? Thanks fopr any guidance,
Jim
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Thanks for allowing me to evesdrop on your conversation. Ironically, I just inherited three Sedish MAusers, 1 carbine with a manlicher stock 1904 on the receiver, 1 rifle 1904 and 1 rifle 1915. I shot the carbine this afternoon, and I'm not sure I ever wiull again. It kicked like a mule...to put it politely. I may try the full size rifles later this week, after my shoulder heals and I think I won't flinch. All of the rifles appear to have macthing #'s. Do they have monetary value? Am I a weakling in complaining about the recoil? Thanks for any guidance,
Jim
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gusandiris. To answer your question, the rifles are basically worthless. If you would just UPS them to me, I will dispose of them, probably I will drive them in to the earth of my garden for tomato stakes. Seriously, you have some valuable guns. First as to the carbine, is this the little carbine with the 17 inch barrel, or is it the modified long rifle with the 22 inch barrel? If it is the little carbine it is the rarest of the Swedes. I have seen them go for $500 and it could well go for more, depending on many factors. Your other rifles are worth between $125 up to $250, depending on condition, scarcity of that particular year, and matching. The Swedes have more numbers to match than any other rifle, buttplate, barrel, bolt, safety [twice], receiver, stock, cleaning rod and others I don't know about. I never shot a carbine, but the rifles are known for modest recoil, so yes, you may be a wimp.
ps I just re read your post. You said Mannlicher stock which indicates it is the carbine.
Edited by - allen griggs on 12/16/2002 08:16:520 -
Allen Griggs,
Pls send me your e-mail address so we can further discuss the tomato stakes and the carbine. I would really appreciate your help and guidance.
Jim
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