It's still in use in the swedish army for the royal cavallry/ceremonial kings guard that rides through Stockholm to the royal palace. Excellent little gun.
01/05/24. Another great video from the vault that I just discovered a year after it came out. I’m not a milsurp collector but the 18” carbine is definitely one I would like to have. The M94, 96 and 38 are all the same actions in different lengths of dress. The Swedish Mausers, both the Carl Gustafs and Husqvarnas, were made with a special tough high quality Swedish steel that was better than any German steel. Even the “Swedish” Mausers made in Germany were required to use the Swedish steel. All those M94/M96/38 actions were proof tested at almost 63,000 psi. People who tell you that the 96 is a weak action don’t know what they’re talking about. Husqvarna built 30-06 rifles on the 96 action for many years with absolutely no problems. Not to mention 8x57, 9.3x57 and 9.3x62. On the other hand the Krag-Jorgensen action was definitely much weaker and the 6.5x55 or 30-40 definitely should not be pushed past SAAMI specs in that action. I have two Swedish Mausers. A Husqvarna Deluxe M640 in 9.3x62 built on an M96 action in 1946 and one of the “Sporterized by Kimber of Oregon” Carl Gustaf M96 6.5x55. The 6.5x55 really comes into its own for hunting with a 22” or longer barrel with a relatively fast twist. I know the milsurp collectors get all bent out of shape, but it was done long before the current milsurp collector craze. It’s a great shooter and the only rifle, other than my one genuine Colt Light Sporter AR15 223, with a synthetic stock. With proper load work up I’m not afraid to shoot any load from any reputable loading manual labeled “for strong modern actions” in that rifle. Happy hunting boys and girls!😊
I just about passed out when I saw this video.I have this same carbine but with the lug on the front bottom of the stock for the blade.Mine is in the same condition as yours.I think it the best Mauser built.It is the last firearm I would get rid of. The rest in the safe would go first.This is the first video I have seen on this type,thanks for posting!
Would love to see more episodes, on the different models of Swedish Mauser’s produced. It an often overlooked weapon with an incredibly long use in history. Thanks for a great short episode.
Thanks for the video. These are wonderfully finely crafted arms as you note. Bought a 96 to make into a light recoiling hunting rifle for my father in the early '80's. It was something like $60CDN including the extra $5 for "extra clean". Before he passed on he gave it back to me saying that he hoped one of the grandkids could use it and they still do to this day. They like to watch people's reaction when they learn of someone using a nearly 120year old rifle. Thanks and stay well.
That is a beautiful old Mauser, I have 2 of them with the longer barrel, I believe the mfg date is in the 20's on both. unfortunately I did have to have one shortened to be able to use it hunting ( it was to long and heavy to carry around all day in the woods ) but the gun smith did an awesome job and put a new front sight on it and it still shoots as straight as an arrow. I realized after I did that that I basically ruined the historic beauty of the gun so I went out and bought another and have not done anything to that except cherish it, they are excellent rifles and great shooters.
I have a 1906 M96 (with all matching numbers) that I love. Great shooting rifle and that cartridge is superb for a variety of game. The only thing I have changed on it was bend the bolt and mounted a scop. GREAT deer rifle!!!!
I just came across this video and I also have an original made in 1904. All correct parts including a cartouche on the stock. It's a wonderful shooter, very accurate! It's a very solid and well made rifle!
I have a 1904 M96 that I bought back in the 90's. One of my favorite rifles to shoot. I used to shoot it a lot back in the late 90's and early 2000's at local silhouette matches for the fun of it. It's a very sweet rifle to shoot. I ended up polishing the bolt and the interior of the action for very smooth cycling. Preferred to leave the bolt straight for faster cycling because I had no intention of putting a scope on it. But I did end up installing match peep sight set on it. I did burn out the original barrel and installed a new one, plus bought an extra barrel as a backup after I burn out the replacement. But due to physical ailments I've dropped out of shooting matches about a decade and a half ago, leaving the replacement barrel with a lot of life left in it. The "cock on the close" action is so much smoother and nicer of the M96 than on the M98 with it's "Cock on the open".
Jeez, how many rounds did you shoot to burn it out? I imagine you could re-install it and use it for cast bullets and get some more life out of it. I've got two with great bores, and shoot them often
@@EnderBOT122 It was a few thousand rounds, but it was a used barrel to begin with that already had thousands of rounds through it before I bought it. The new barrel I installed still has rifling that's still crisp and sharp.
That's a really neat Mauser. I'd love to get a carbine like that. I've been putting up videos on several Mauser rifles that my friend and I have and shoot. Most are sporterized hunting rifles and others are original to their military design. I just completed the editing on a Swedish Mauser made by Husqvarna and listed as a 1941 model in, of course, 6.5 Swedish. I'll post that one Sunday. While I love the Mauser action most of the actions I have are Mauser 98s, Mark X or Czech Brno vz.24. Sadly, I do not personally own a Swedish Mauser or that action. Thanks for the video!!!
My father had one. I loved that carbine. It kicked like a mle and you really felt the recoil with that steel but plate. .The military ammo for it steel clad lead. And the bullet was really long.
My brother bought the first box of ammo ( Norma 156 Gr. R.N, ) for my dad back in the early 1970's. I had 20/20 Eyesight and Could Not use the Rear Sight Down. So, I shot with the sight up. I ended up taking the last 3 of 5 shots at the end of the Pop Top Pull Tab Can because the Shadows from the Pines were getting Long in the Late Afternoon / Early Evening. When I walked up on the can there were no signs that I had hit anything. I picked up the can with the opening at about 2 o'clock and found that the last 3 shots had all gone through the Pop Top and 2 of the 3 were torn together out the side of the can. This was shooting Freehand at about 70 Yards and the First Time I ever Shot this rifle. My dad had shortened the stock, and my brother had it Drilled & Tapped for a Scope. I just about Died when I saw that. I have never thought to see if it was a M94 or M94/14.
This is a dream rifle for me especially with the cock on closing. I have a special commercial rifle made by Husqvarna in Sweden for Sears & Roebuck in 1958 or 59 under the store brand’s name, JC Higgins model 51-L. It’s fantastically smooth and the most accurate deer rifle I have personally ever used. It’s in .308 Winchester and I have harvested most of my deer with it. Not in great aesthetic condition, it’s well used and some of the bluing is rubbing off, but I love it. Featherlight barrel is a work of art. It’s also very special for me because it’s my first deer rifle, and my mom sold it to me for 1 dollar when I was 27 years old.
Why do you especially like the cock-on-closing ? The industry seems to have standardized the cock-on-opening. I’m curious because my only bolt action is a Swedish Mauser 1896, which I love too.
@@lastcthulhi4123 It was proven faster. The Brits figured that out with their Enfield actions which borrowed heavily from Mauser in design. A bit faster in combat applications.
@@lastcthulhi4123 You have an amazing rifle. I love that design. I have a sporterized American Enfield, official name being the US Model of 1917. It’s a cock on closing British design. Mine’s made by Winchester all around. Really good deer rifle in 30-06. Fast and smooth. Kinda heavy though, but not extremely heavy.
@@factorybear5264 Yes, the action is smooth like butter, and quiet. The stock was not original, and broken when I bought it. Missing front sight and elevation. That’s why it was relatively cheap (for my country). Quite heavy too, clearly a weapon of war 😉
Thanks! GREAT firearms, superb design and craftsmanship, and (imho) the 6.5x55mm cartridge remains very difficult to beat.
It's still in use in the swedish army for the royal cavallry/ceremonial kings guard that rides through Stockholm to the royal palace. Excellent little gun.
01/05/24. Another great video from the vault that I just discovered a year after it came out. I’m not a milsurp collector but the 18” carbine is definitely one I would like to have. The M94, 96 and 38 are all the same actions in different lengths of dress. The Swedish Mausers, both the Carl Gustafs and Husqvarnas, were made with a special tough high quality Swedish steel that was better than any German steel. Even the “Swedish” Mausers made in Germany were required to use the Swedish steel. All those M94/M96/38 actions were proof tested at almost 63,000 psi. People who tell you that the 96 is a weak action don’t know what they’re talking about. Husqvarna built 30-06 rifles on the 96 action for many years with absolutely no problems. Not to mention 8x57, 9.3x57 and 9.3x62. On the other hand the Krag-Jorgensen action was definitely much weaker and the 6.5x55 or 30-40 definitely should not be pushed past SAAMI specs in that action.
I have two Swedish Mausers. A Husqvarna Deluxe M640 in 9.3x62 built on an M96 action in 1946 and one of the “Sporterized by Kimber of Oregon” Carl Gustaf M96 6.5x55. The 6.5x55 really comes into its own for hunting with a 22” or longer barrel with a relatively fast twist. I know the milsurp collectors get all bent out of shape, but it was done long before the current milsurp collector craze. It’s a great shooter and the only rifle, other than my one genuine Colt Light Sporter AR15 223, with a synthetic stock. With proper load work up I’m not afraid to shoot any load from any reputable loading manual labeled “for strong modern actions” in that rifle. Happy hunting boys and girls!😊
watch... an M1896 Swedish Mauser. So sweet.
Very fond of my M94/14. A Carl Gustav made in ‘15 with bayonet. Nice flat shooter.
I just about passed out when I saw this video.I have this same carbine but with the lug on the front bottom of the stock for the blade.Mine is in the same condition as yours.I think it the best Mauser built.It is the last firearm I would get rid of. The rest in the safe would go first.This is the first video I have seen on this type,thanks for posting!
Would love to see more episodes, on the different models of Swedish Mauser’s produced. It an often overlooked weapon with an incredibly long use in history. Thanks for a great short episode.
Looks like near mint condition
That is a stunningly beautiful piece of history!
The Swedes took great care of their guns. I have a a later production rifle and its in immaculate shape.
Love my m96. Full size.
THANKS
Thanks Keith! From the vault is one of my favorite series in all of TH-cam!
In one of my gunsmith class I re-barreled a 1893 Mauser to 6.5 Swede. Great cartridge.
I have a 96 made in obendorf in 1899 An excellent firearm
Thanks for the video. These are wonderfully finely crafted arms as you note. Bought a 96 to make into a light recoiling hunting rifle for my father in the early '80's. It was something like $60CDN including the extra $5 for "extra clean". Before he passed on he gave it back to me saying that he hoped one of the grandkids could use it and they still do to this day. They like to watch people's reaction when they learn of someone using a nearly 120year old rifle. Thanks and stay well.
Thanks for sharing........awesome rifle 👍👍
That is a beautiful old Mauser, I have 2 of them with the longer barrel, I believe the mfg date is in the 20's on both. unfortunately I did have to have one shortened to be able to use it hunting ( it was to long and heavy to carry around all day in the woods ) but the gun smith did an awesome job and put a new front sight on it and it still shoots as straight as an arrow. I realized after I did that that I basically ruined the historic beauty of the gun so I went out and bought another and have not done anything to that except cherish it, they are excellent rifles and great shooters.
A local shop has/had one, quite pricy though. It is a wonderful carbine!
I have a 1906 M96 (with all matching numbers) that I love. Great shooting rifle and that cartridge is superb for a variety of game. The only thing I have changed on it was bend the bolt and mounted a scop. GREAT deer rifle!!!!
Same here 👍
I have an 1896 model,made around 1914. Still an awesome rifle. I think the 6.5x55mm is the best of the Mauser cartridges.
I just came across this video and I also have an original made in 1904. All correct parts including a cartouche on the stock. It's a wonderful shooter, very accurate! It's a very solid and well made rifle!
Awesome
I have a 1904 M96 that I bought back in the 90's. One of my favorite rifles to shoot. I used to shoot it a lot back in the late 90's and early 2000's at local silhouette matches for the fun of it.
It's a very sweet rifle to shoot. I ended up polishing the bolt and the interior of the action for very smooth cycling. Preferred to leave the bolt straight for faster cycling because I had no intention of putting a scope on it. But I did end up installing match peep sight set on it.
I did burn out the original barrel and installed a new one, plus bought an extra barrel as a backup after I burn out the replacement. But due to physical ailments I've dropped out of shooting matches about a decade and a half ago, leaving the replacement barrel with a lot of life left in it.
The "cock on the close" action is so much smoother and nicer of the M96 than on the M98 with it's "Cock on the open".
Jeez, how many rounds did you shoot to burn it out? I imagine you could re-install it and use it for cast bullets and get some more life out of it.
I've got two with great bores, and shoot them often
@@EnderBOT122 It was a few thousand rounds, but it was a used barrel to begin with that already had thousands of rounds through it before I bought it. The new barrel I installed still has rifling that's still crisp and sharp.
That's a really neat Mauser. I'd love to get a carbine like that. I've been putting up videos on several Mauser rifles that my friend and I have and shoot. Most are sporterized hunting rifles and others are original to their military design. I just completed the editing on a Swedish Mauser made by Husqvarna and listed as a 1941 model in, of course, 6.5 Swedish. I'll post that one Sunday. While I love the Mauser action most of the actions I have are Mauser 98s, Mark X or Czech Brno vz.24. Sadly, I do not personally own a Swedish Mauser or that action. Thanks for the video!!!
I absolutely love my M38 Husqvarna. By far my most accurate rifle I own.
My father had one. I loved that carbine. It kicked like a mle and you really felt the recoil with that steel but plate. .The military ammo for it steel clad lead. And the bullet was really long.
My brother bought the first box of ammo ( Norma 156 Gr. R.N, ) for my dad back in the early 1970's. I had 20/20 Eyesight and Could Not use the Rear Sight Down. So, I shot with the sight up. I ended up taking the last 3 of 5 shots at the end of the Pop Top Pull Tab Can because the Shadows from the Pines were getting Long in the Late Afternoon / Early Evening. When I walked up on the can there were no signs that I had hit anything. I picked up the can with the opening at about 2 o'clock and found that the last 3 shots had all gone through the Pop Top and 2 of the 3 were torn together out the side of the can. This was shooting Freehand at about 70 Yards and the First Time I ever Shot this rifle. My dad had shortened the stock, and my brother had it Drilled & Tapped for a Scope. I just about Died when I saw that. I have never thought to see if it was a M94 or M94/14.
That's a cute/coquette looking carbine.
A beauty
This is a dream rifle for me especially with the cock on closing. I have a special commercial rifle made by Husqvarna in Sweden for Sears & Roebuck in 1958 or 59 under the store brand’s name, JC Higgins model 51-L. It’s fantastically smooth and the most accurate deer rifle I have personally ever used. It’s in .308 Winchester and I have harvested most of my deer with it. Not in great aesthetic condition, it’s well used and some of the bluing is rubbing off, but I love it. Featherlight barrel is a work of art. It’s also very special for me because it’s my first deer rifle, and my mom sold it to me for 1 dollar when I was 27 years old.
Why do you especially like the cock-on-closing ? The industry seems to have standardized the cock-on-opening. I’m curious because my only bolt action is a Swedish Mauser 1896, which I love too.
@@lastcthulhi4123 It was proven faster. The Brits figured that out with their Enfield actions which borrowed heavily from Mauser in design. A bit faster in combat applications.
@@lastcthulhi4123 You have an amazing rifle. I love that design. I have a sporterized American Enfield, official name being the US Model of 1917. It’s a cock on closing British design. Mine’s made by Winchester all around. Really good deer rifle in 30-06. Fast and smooth. Kinda heavy though, but not extremely heavy.
@@factorybear5264 Yes, the action is smooth like butter, and quiet. The stock was not original, and broken when I bought it. Missing front sight and elevation. That’s why it was relatively cheap (for my country). Quite heavy too, clearly a weapon of war 😉
@@lastcthulhi4123 What country are you in?
my dad has Swedish Mauser but it's stamped 1903 and it has a bayonet provision to it
and does anyone know what ammo type this firearm use?
A cute one.
@Keith, do they handle modern loads?
Absolutely beautiful rifle, thanks for sharing, 6.5 Swede is my favourite caliber!
Love my carbines
My 1911 Carl Gustav is still my favorite of all. It will outshoot all my other rifles in my military collection. I would never part with her ❤️🇸🇪
The 96 is my favorite I customized one into a 257 rob. Douglas barrel number 2 taper too much work to list made it into a 6 lb gun loved it
Shame on you
Awesome Bill, 👍
Can you guys do a video on AR-10 twist rates ???
6.5 Swede is a wonder!
My 96 was made in 1912 and i use as deer rifle for the 25 years
👍😊I’ll take one 🤔and a rifle 👍.
👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸☕️☕️
🙂👍☕
I shot my first deer with a sporterized model 94 sweedish mauser. Good memories.
I love my Swedish Mauser. It is a scout now. But, I my vz.24 is a better firearm, the best Mauser is the vz.
I finna bust
swedish bikini team... what a 80s boomer thing to reference. LOL
@mike that was the 90’s, not the 80’s, there boomer.