my first swede - lots of pics


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n10sivern
November 13, 2006, 03:40 PM
bought this 1942 m38 saturday for $210. tell me what you think and if i got ripped or not.

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iamkris
November 13, 2006, 04:13 PM
Ripped? Just the opposite. Samco is selling M38's that aren't even 50% as good as yours for $385.

Swede prices have skyrocketed over the last 12-18 months.

cracked butt
November 13, 2006, 04:33 PM
Nice find, judging by the price, you robbed someone:evil:

Critter183
November 13, 2006, 04:41 PM
You're making me sick here. lol

I bought an M96 for $119 a few years ago, pristine. A few months later I bought a gorgeous M38 for $145.

I had a friend who was going through some hard times, and he needed a decent deer rifle. I gave him the M38. I figured if I ever wanted another they were cheep enough and good friends are hard to come by.

So then fast forward a year later, another really good friend had a hardon for my M96. He is a huge Mauser fan, and he need a Gustav in his collection. He had just done a bunch of machine work for me for my motorcycle, and he wanted the M69, so it seemed like a good move at the time, I gave it to him in trade.

Again, I figured they'd never be worth much and I could get another one.

Look around on Gunbroker or Auction Arms, at the crap they are trying to sell for $450! I want to cry. lol

atblis
November 13, 2006, 05:23 PM
Good price for a 38.

Did the Swedes start electropenciling serials in later years?

Cosmoline
November 13, 2006, 05:35 PM
Good find! I've been thinking about getting into the 6.5 Swede and associated war rifles next year. It's one area of historic rifles I've never really explored in detail.

cracked butt
November 13, 2006, 06:09 PM
Did the Swedes start electropenciling serials in later years?
Yep, for arsenal repairs.

Sylvilagus Aquaticus
November 13, 2006, 07:06 PM
I'd say that you made a good purchase.

Regards,
Rabbit.

M110
November 13, 2006, 07:52 PM
Missing the front sight hood, but very nice indeed.

High Planes Drifter
November 13, 2006, 08:18 PM
Nice looking rifle;) . The blueing looks very good. I'd say you got a heck of a deal, welcome to the club of Swede owners !

n10sivern
November 13, 2006, 09:02 PM
where can i find the front site hood?

Kestrel
November 13, 2006, 09:06 PM
n10,

That looks like it's in great condition. Congratulations.

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