M38 Husqvarna Built Swedish Short Rifle……………SOLD
Created on December 1st 2011
A Good Standard Issue M38 Swedish Mauser in 6.5 x 55mm
This is a purpose built M38 Short Rifle by Husqvarna with bent bolt handle.
Overall length 44″ Round blued barrel 23.3/4″ Receiver clearly marked “HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS / AKTIEBOLAG / 1943” Action sidewall marked with the serial number 682516. The action, barrel, trigger guard, sling swivels and rear sights are finished in the original blue with only high edge wear and occasional scratches.
The bolt with some matching numbers is finished, as is the magazine follower in the bright and polished. The has had its original numbers ground of and then been renumbered with the last three numbers 516. Some other parts are stamped with the Swedish inspectors crown mark. The item which seems to have lost the most finish is the floor plate of the magazine which is now a dull grey.
Standard red beech finger grove stock with handguard. On the RHS of the butt stock is the round brass bore condition disc and the range conversion tables for the new spitzer “T” ammuniton. As is common with the later rifles the inspectors marks “S.S.” appear on the rear of the rear sight base. These initials stand for Sten Waldemar Stenmo, he was the last of the inspectors at the factories as the post was not renewed after he finished his posting.
Standard militaryleaf rear sight marked with the large “T” at the end of the ramp, “T” standing for Torped bullet (pointed) A large “T” is also stamped into the RHS of the stock alongside the action. Single crown inspectors mark behind the trigger guard (next to a factory filled blemish in the timber)
It is interesting to note that all the crown inspectors marks are set at approximately a 45 degree angle, this is a sign they were all inspected at the civilian Husqvarna factory. Full length cleaning rod in the white – unnumbered. Stepped muzzel for bayonet attachment. Excellent bore and smooth action.
£595…..SOLD
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