I am looking to may some upgrades to a Swedish Mauser that my dad has had for 20+ years. I looked it up online, and it appears to be an m96, and it shoots a 6.5x55 round. I would like to put a synthetic stock on it, shorten the barrel, add a scope and scope mounts, and possibly change the trigger. I realize the scope will require bending or replacing the bolt. My thing is, I can't seem to find the accessories for it. Dad said they used to be as widely available as the Mosin Ngant accessories are now, but I just can't seem to find them. I would appreciate any help y'all can give me.
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Float Pilot
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WAIT!!!
Is this rifle in full military condition?
If so, take a visit to the Military Swede Collectors site (where adults hang out) and find out what that rifle may be worth as is...
Some photos here would be nice.
http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?49-Swedish-Military-Firearms-Forum
Is this rifle in full military condition?
If so, take a visit to the Military Swede Collectors site (where adults hang out) and find out what that rifle may be worth as is...
Some photos here would be nice.
http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?49-Swedish-Military-Firearms-Forum
Ohio Gun Guy
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Seriously.... What he said ^^^^
I bought a swedish m96 for 100.00 because the previous owner decided to modify it. It would have been worth 300-400. I bought it outside of a gun shop that woudnt give him 75 for it. I finished it, and it looks nice, but unless its already modified, I wouldnt do it.
I bought a swedish m96 for 100.00 because the previous owner decided to modify it. It would have been worth 300-400. I bought it outside of a gun shop that woudnt give him 75 for it. I finished it, and it looks nice, but unless its already modified, I wouldnt do it.
Ohio Gun Guy
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http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=409508&highlight=Swedish+M96
Pics of What I turned it into.
Pics of What I turned it into.
Jim Watson
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Yup, these days you could take a straight as issued Swede worth $400, put a $100 plastic stock on it, pay $35 to have the barrel sawn off and crowned, pay $65 to have the bolt handle bent over, buy a $75 for a Timney trigger, pay $75 to drill and tap for a $100 blister pack scope rig that will give you a $200 Bubba Special all your own. Or Dad's. But it's his gun.
looking at the thread posted above, there seem to be several changes made- bore threaded, several parts replaced (have the last 3 of the serial on them with an electro pencil), as well as a few other things. These were $80 Woolworth special 20+ years ago according my dad. The bore disc lists it as condition 3 as well. So, all that being said, this rifle is worth more than he paid for it, but it doesn't seem to be worth as much as some of the one's listed on that thread (all original).
All that considered, let's get back to my original question. Where can I find the parts to make the changes he wants? Thanks
All that considered, let's get back to my original question. Where can I find the parts to make the changes he wants? Thanks
Jim Watson
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Brownells is the go-to dealer for gun parts; Midway has a pretty good gunsmithing department, too. That will take care of the stock, trigger, and scope bases. Now you have to line up somebody with the tools and knowhow to put it all together.
Ohio Gun Guy
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www.boydsgunstocks.com
For stocks if your going to do it. Post pics here first, see what the guys have to say. THe muzzle is threaded on most, there is a cap that srews on.
The rest..... of the parts, Not sure. You'll probably have to either have a gun smith do it, or do it yourself. I dont think there is a big market any more for parts. Commercial manufacturers now offer 6.5x55 in Savage, Winchester and likely Remington.
For stocks if your going to do it. Post pics here first, see what the guys have to say. THe muzzle is threaded on most, there is a cap that srews on.
The rest..... of the parts, Not sure. You'll probably have to either have a gun smith do it, or do it yourself. I dont think there is a big market any more for parts. Commercial manufacturers now offer 6.5x55 in Savage, Winchester and likely Remington.
Float Pilot
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* The barrel is threaded because it is a m/96b. The B models had threaded barrels installed in the 1950s and onwards so that a blank firing attachment could be used. The Swedes used wooden bullet blanks that were dangerous, so the blank adapter actually shreaded the bullet.
You can buy a blued steel cap that protects the threads for about $3.
I have posted photos here in the past of the blank firing adapters and how they work.
* The eltro pencil numbers are legit. In later years (late 60s and 1970s) the armorers would use electro pencils to serial number new replacement parts.
* A three grade barrel for the Swedes was usually better than a new barrel for other countries. They were real anal about their rifles.
Assuming that the stock and stock disc are original to that rifle and that they were not mixed up upon import.
You need to know more about the rifle before sending it down the river in a canoe, only to be molested by a bunch of toothless banjo players.
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gun addict
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dont freaking do it, buy a Savage bolt action rifle if you want to do all that work. You're turning a $350 rifle, plus $300 worth of works + parts, into a $100 rifle
edporch
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Why don't you sell the rifle to somebody who appreciates a beautiful rifle like this in it's original configuration?
Then take the money and buy a modern bolt action.
Then take the money and buy a modern bolt action.
oh and for the record, I appreciate the info from the first couple of posts about the rifle- that being said, I will run that by my dad and see what he would like to do. I DO NOT, however, need everybody commenting on this post lecturing me about what I should or shouldn't do. Thank you for the info, now if you would be so kind, stop repeating what half a dozen other people have already said
gun addict
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well you asked for our comments and we told you our opinion, seems like you dont like it much. Also just because the rifle is mismatched does not mean it no longer has collector's value
no, I'm fine with people giving an opinion, even though I didn't ask for an opinion on whether or not I should do it. And I appreciate the link given in one of the first replies. As for the rest of you- this accurately describes what you're doing:
Well, the parts are readily available from the sources already provided. Now all you need is a good smith to do the stuff you can't. I'd carefully look locally and pick a good craftsman.
Were it me, I would shoot it first to see if it was accurate. At that point I would decide go/no-go. FWIW.
Were it me, I would shoot it first to see if it was accurate. At that point I would decide go/no-go. FWIW.
vaupet
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@ floatpilot: thanks for the info on the barrel threading, I just wanted to ask about that (I have the blank shredder and the bayonet to)
@ op: of course you may do as you like.
I shot my 1909 (102 years old and in impeccable condition, action is smoother then that of a nib X-bolt) yesterday and I loved it and mentioned to my buddies that in another 100 years, me long forgotten, someone will enjoy shooting this m96 with great pleasure.
@ op: of course you may do as you like.
I shot my 1909 (102 years old and in impeccable condition, action is smoother then that of a nib X-bolt) yesterday and I loved it and mentioned to my buddies that in another 100 years, me long forgotten, someone will enjoy shooting this m96 with great pleasure.
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i think more than a few here will not be offering any advice to you in the future, its your gun,do what you want with it. i think your mind was made up before you posted. here a pictures of a all matching 98/40 that bubba got hold of and turned a 1000.00 rifle into a 200-300 dollar rifle,i,m hopeing to get a stock and metal to restore it,but it never will be a original 98/40,eastbank.
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Moose458
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This is my Swede that I sportrtized, and it is now my favorite rifle that is worth a damn sight more than $100. There are 1000s of Swedish mausers out there for all the purists to get all excited over. It's you rifle so do whatever you want to do. They make GREAT hunting rifles and as far as I'm concerned, well worth the expense. I sure as hell wouldn't trade mine for a Savage or anything else for that matter.
earlthegoat2
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Anything is worth what one person is willing to pay for it.
Generally speaking though no one thinks a Bubba job mauser is worth much more than a basic thing that shoots bullets should be.
The above rifle is not a Bubba's Chop Shop job. It is nicely done and has class as any decent sporting rifle should.
However, I would not have taken a nice original and complete Swedish mauser and done the work you did to that one.
I would take a Bubba special and do the the work you did on yours.
Generally speaking though no one thinks a Bubba job mauser is worth much more than a basic thing that shoots bullets should be.
The above rifle is not a Bubba's Chop Shop job. It is nicely done and has class as any decent sporting rifle should.
However, I would not have taken a nice original and complete Swedish mauser and done the work you did to that one.
I would take a Bubba special and do the the work you did on yours.
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