Among some guns i recently inherited was a 6.5x55 1915 Swedish Mauser. It appears to be in excellent condition, maybe 85 percent or better if things are all original, as they appear to be. While i know it is one of the more desired Mausers, I'm admittedly a bit ignorant in my Mauser knowledge. What kind of accuracy should i expect....bore is bright and shiny, almost looks new? any ballpark guesses as far as value goes? and finally, any suggestions on a source of fairly inexpensive, quality ammo? as of now, PPU at sgammo seems like my best bet. If i make it back to the ranch this weekend, i will update this thread with pics....
1915 carl gustav swedish mauser
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nice rifles, better than most milsurps and with good ammo they are accurte. i own a rem 700 classic and just bought a CZ-550 in 6.5x55 to get the most out of the caliber. with all matching numbers and 85% condition 325-375 and maybe more to the right buyer. i have six swedish milsurps that i shoot. eastbank.
Speedo66
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It's arguably the best combination of rifle-cartridge ever in a military bolt action, and certainly one of the most accurate. Prices have risen quite a bit since I bought a couple at $79 for a rifle, and $89 for a Model 38 short rifle, some now selling for over $400.
The less expensive, but high quality, mil-surp ammo that originally accompanied the rifles is long gone, with just commercial ammo currently available. Assuming all matching numbers, you'll have no problem selling for a hefty price in that condition, but it's certainly a rifle you might want to consider keeping.
The less expensive, but high quality, mil-surp ammo that originally accompanied the rifles is long gone, with just commercial ammo currently available. Assuming all matching numbers, you'll have no problem selling for a hefty price in that condition, but it's certainly a rifle you might want to consider keeping.
They are definitely among the most accurate milsurps and are among the best examples of fine rifle craftsmanship. Most parts are serial numbered so you can tell if its all original.
Only something like 840,000 were ever made, and some of those were later arsenal cut down to carbines. Prices around here have jumped up to $500+ for a nice one.
Only something like 840,000 were ever made, and some of those were later arsenal cut down to carbines. Prices around here have jumped up to $500+ for a nice one.
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They have a well deserved reputation so you don't have to take my word for it that they exhibit superb craftsmanship, great accuracy, and just plain all-around class. That's why I own three of them. A nice example with all matching numbers would be 500 plus around here last I remember. Seems that they usually have all matching numbers, too. They are generally in excellent shape, I can't recall seeing one that was in poor shape with mismatched numbers. I wouldn't know what to say on ammo because the shooter of my three hasn't seen a factory load in over 20 years but there's plenty of decent quality stuff available. I'd bet that PPU stuff you mentioned would work great. Back in the 1990's I had a bunch of it with 140 gr. bullets and it shot great.
denton
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I have a 1917 Gustaf, and consider it to be as good a rifle as I own.
It wears Mojo sights, as a favor to my 73 year old eyes. With those, it delivers sub 2" 5-shot groups at 100 yards, using my handloads. Some of them do better than that.
Most commercial loads for the rifle are pretty lame. Using the relatively mild loads specified in the manuals, I get 2800 FPS with 140 grain bullets.
It wears Mojo sights, as a favor to my 73 year old eyes. With those, it delivers sub 2" 5-shot groups at 100 yards, using my handloads. Some of them do better than that.
Most commercial loads for the rifle are pretty lame. Using the relatively mild loads specified in the manuals, I get 2800 FPS with 140 grain bullets.
RPRNY
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You can expect Dead On Balls Accurate.
AJumbo
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Mine liked 140gr Norma softpoints before I had the barrel cut down. It was giving me 2 1/4" three-shot groups at 100 yards with the horrible barleycorn sights (and somewhat younger eyes). With a shorter, stiffer barrel and a 4X scope, it just ADORES that same load now. I found some Hirtenberger 160s, and wish I could find more because they dropped into just under an inch.
Before I zip up the flame suit, I should state that the portion of the barrel I cut off was hideously pitted, and the stock was a basket case. No real collector value here, but I can always use a spare deer rifle.
Before I zip up the flame suit, I should state that the portion of the barrel I cut off was hideously pitted, and the stock was a basket case. No real collector value here, but I can always use a spare deer rifle.
dh1633pm
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I got my 1896 with a 1903 date back in 1984 for $29.00. It was a deal then and I still have it. Can't beat it with a stick. It was my first center fire rifle.
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cdb1
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I don't always shoot mil-surps but when I do it's a Swedish Mauser.
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