{"product_id":"original-swedish-mauser-m-1894-14-carbine-by-waffenfabrik-mauser-with-bayonet-lug-and-sling-serial-9836-dated-1895","title":"Original Swedish Mauser m\/1894-14 Carbine by Waffenfabrik Mauser with Bayonet Lug and Sling - Serial 9836 - dated 1895","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\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\u003cp\u003eThis is a great example of the first production run made in Germany, which received the later modifications in 1914 for the addition of a bayonet. The front of the receiver is maker marked by the Mauser Weapon Factory (\u003cem\u003eWaffenfabrik\u003c\/em\u003e) in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany, over the date of manufacture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWAFFENFABRIK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAUSER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOBERNDORF A\/N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1895.\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\u003e9836\u003c\/strong\u003e, while rear sight leaf, barrel band, and nose cap are marked with shortened number \u003cstrong\u003e836\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rear sight slider, magazine floor plate, and butt plate tang are marked with shortened number \u003cstrong\u003e36\u003c\/strong\u003e, however the bolt components are marked with \u003cstrong\u003e913\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating that the bolt was swapped out during an arsenal servicing. There is also an intact brass unit marking disk on the right side of the stock, marked \u003cstrong\u003eI. 9 \/ No 1006\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition of the carbine is very good, near excellent, with the metalwork still showing strong bluing on many components, as it was most likely refinished when modified at arsenal. The receiver may have been parkerized, while the bolt is still the original bright polished steel. The rear sight is intact and fully functional, with both the short range leaf and ladder intact. The stock is in very good condition, with a very nice color, and only light wear from service. The leather buckle on the butt stock for the sling is still in very good condition, and the attached sling is in great shape. We very rarely get these with the original slings still present, as they were usually removed and repurposed once the carbine was obsoleted.\u003cbr\u003e\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 excellent condition, showing a bright finish with crisp lands and grooves, and does not look to have seen any major use during its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall a great example, only the third example of this variant that we have ever had, complete with an original sling! 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: 1895 - 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":42237729046597,"sku":"ONSV24NWS256","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24NWS256__01.jpg?v=1735321098","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-swedish-mauser-m-1894-14-carbine-by-waffenfabrik-mauser-with-bayonet-lug-and-sling-serial-9836-dated-1895","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}