Original Item: Only one Available. "Swedish Mausers" are a family of bolt-action rifles based on an improved variant of Mauser's earlier Model 1893, but using the 6.5×55mm cartridge, and incorporating unique design elements as requested by Sweden. These are the m/94 (Model 1894) carbine, m/96 (Model 1896) long rifle, m/38 (Model 1938) short rifle and m/41 (Model 1941) sniper rifle. In 1898 production began at Carl Gustafs stads Gevärsfaktori in Eskilstuna, Sweden.

All Swedish Mausers were chambered for the 6.5×55mm cartridge, and all Swedish-made actions were proof-tested with a single 6.5×55mm proof round developing approximately 455 MPa (65,992 psi) piezo pressure (55,000 CUP). Swedish Mausers were manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser AG in Oberndorf a/N in Germany and in Sweden by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori and Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag. All Swedish Mausers, whether built in Germany or Sweden, were fabricated using a Swedish-supplied high grade tool steel alloyed with nickel, copper, and vanadium, a product then noted for its strength and corrosion resistance.

The m/1894 carbine was adopted in 1894 as the first of the "Swedish Mauser" designs put into large scale production. There had been a m/1892 carbine submitted for trials, and the m/1894 was the finished product. The first 12,000 carbines were manufactured by Waffenfabrik Mauser in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany. This series of carbines were all manufactured in 1895, and a very few spare receivers dated 1895 were received from Mauser Oberndorf's manufacturers "Ludwig Loewe & Company".

Swedish production (under license) started in 1898 at Carl Gustafs, but it was relatively slow at first due to delays in shipping additional production machinery from Germany to Sweden. For this reason, only about 2,500 were made during the first year of production, 1898, and only these are Pre-1899 Antique Rifles, with all other Swedish-made m/1894 carbines made after this point. These are extremely rare on the market, and this is the first Swedish-made Carbine that we have ever had.

During the Pre-WWI Period in 1914, the decision was made to add a SMLE style bayonet attachment nose cap to the carbines. These were designated the m/1894-14, and many previously produced carbines were retrofitted. They were used with two long bayonets, the most prevalent of which was the m/1914 long bayonet. The second minor bayonet was the very long bladed m/1915 navy bayonet with the edge facing upwards.

This is a great example of one of the first Swedish m/1894 Carbines made in Sweden at Carl Gustafs, made in 1898 as indicated on the top front of the receiver:-

These markings have been highlighted in white to make them easier to see. The left side of the receiver is marked with serial number 2112, while the bolt, rear sight, barrel band, nose cap, butt plate, and other components are marked with shortened number 112. The magazine floor plate is non-matching, marked 347, most likely swapped at arsenal long ago. There is also an intact brass unit marking disk on the right side of the stock, marked 1 / A 4 / № 27, which looks to be an artillery unit marking, and a great avenue of future research.

Condition of the carbine is very good, with the metalwork still showing much of the original bluing on most components, though there is definitely wear in areas from use and cleaning. This is most noticeable on the top of the receiver and barrel. The bolt is still the correct bright polished steel, and looks great. The rear sight is intact and fully functional, with both the short range leaf and ladder intact, with the slider lock working correctly. The stock is in very good condition, with a very nice color, showing light to moderate wear from service, particularly on the area around the receiver. The leather buckle on the butt stock for the sling is still in very good condition, showing the expected wear from age and use.

The bolt cycles well with a crisp dry fire, and the magazine follower correctly pops up to obstruct the bolt when the magazine is empty. This made sure that the soldier would remember to load a new stripper clip into the internal magazine. The bolt removes easily, and still retains the firing pin and extractor. The "wing" safety is fully functional, preventing firing in the middle position, and locking the bolt closed when moved all the way to the right. This early revision can also engage the safety when the gun is not cocked as well, something usually not seen. The bore is in very good condition, showing a partly bright finish with clear lands and grooves, however it definitely does look to have seen a good amount of use. There is wear to the lands, and past oxidation in fowling in the grooves, which are mostly dark.

Overall a lovely example, only the fourth example of this variant that we have ever had, and the first one made in Sweden! Ready to add to your collection!

Specifications-

Year of Manufacture: 1898 - modified later
Caliber: 6.5×55mm Swedish Mauser
Cartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 18 Inches
Overall Length: 37 1/2 Inches
Action type: Bolt-Action
Feed System: 5 round internal magazine

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