{"product_id":"original-swedish-mauser-m-1894-14-carbine-by-carl-gustafs-stads-gevarsfaktori-serial-2112-with-artillery-unit-marking-dated-1898","title":"Original Swedish Mauser m\/1894-14 Carbine by Carl Gustafs stads Gevärsfaktori Serial 2112 with Artillery Unit Marking - dated 1898","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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 \u003cem\u003eCarl Gustafs stads Gevärsfaktori\u003c\/em\u003e in Eskilstuna, Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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 \u003cem\u003eCarl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHusqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u0026amp; Company\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwedish 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 \u003cstrong\u003eonly these are Pre-1899 Antique Rifles\u003c\/strong\u003e, with all other Swedish-made m\/1894 carbines made after this point. These are extremely rare on the market, and this is the\u003cstrong\u003e first Swedish-made Carbine that we have ever had.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great example of one of the first Swedish m\/1894 Carbines made in Sweden at Carl Gustafs, made in \u003cstrong\u003e1898\u003c\/strong\u003e as indicated on the top front of the receiver:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Crown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCARL GUSTAFS STADS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEVÄRSFAKTORI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1898\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese markings have been highlighted in white to make them easier to see. The left side of the receiver is marked with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e2112\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the bolt, rear sight, barrel band, nose cap, butt plate, and other components are marked with shortened number \u003cstrong\u003e112\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003e1 \/ A 4 \/ № 27\u003c\/strong\u003e, which looks to be an artillery unit marking, and a great avenue of future research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1898 - modified later\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: 6.5×55mm Swedish Mauser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 18 Inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 37 1\/2 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction type: Bolt-Action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: 5 round internal magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44000561430597,"sku":"ONSV25TGS060","price":2395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25TGS060MAIN.jpg?v=1763420833","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-swedish-mauser-m-1894-14-carbine-by-carl-gustafs-stads-gevarsfaktori-serial-2112-with-artillery-unit-marking-dated-1898","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}