Just the rear barrel band and cleaning rod not matching, all other parts good, a little thin on the bluing, not the best bore rating (it shines to me!), but I'll bet it still shoots sweet.
Some pics, and thanks for looking.
Swede M96. Why Not?
Swede M96. Why Not?
I didn't really need another milsurp. And I already have an M41 Sniper on a Carl Gustafs Mauser. But when this 1909 M96 was sitting on the rack at $215, I just said, "Why not."
Just the rear barrel band and cleaning rod not matching, all other parts good, a little thin on the bluing, not the best bore rating (it shines to me!), but I'll bet it still shoots sweet.
Some pics, and thanks for looking.
Just the rear barrel band and cleaning rod not matching, all other parts good, a little thin on the bluing, not the best bore rating (it shines to me!), but I'll bet it still shoots sweet.
Some pics, and thanks for looking.
No words of wisdom come to mind at this time....
Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
Sweet. I'd love a Swede. I'd like to see if one can really out shoot my Swiss ladies.
Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
If you can find a rifle to out shoot them, it would most likely be one of these Swedes.lonesome wrote:Sweet. I'd love a Swede. I'd like to see if one can really out shoot my Swiss ladies.
Very nice Martin. At $215 I would have snagged that one as well.
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
Yep, that is what I've always heard/read. I'd like to get one to see for myself. $215 is a steal for one of these.millman wrote:If you can find a rifle to out shoot them, it would most likely be one of these Swedes.lonesome wrote:Sweet. I'd love a Swede. I'd like to see if one can really out shoot my Swiss ladies.
Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
What surprises me most about the price was that the gun was at Cabela's..... 
A fellow Gunboard's member, Kablam, was the sales rep that evening. He honestly gave me their best price, while not having to explain why they didn't meet their profit margin. In reality, I would still have bought it at $225. These are usually more toward the $300-plus mark, even with a part or two not matching.
A fellow Gunboard's member, Kablam, was the sales rep that evening. He honestly gave me their best price, while not having to explain why they didn't meet their profit margin. In reality, I would still have bought it at $225. These are usually more toward the $300-plus mark, even with a part or two not matching.
No words of wisdom come to mind at this time....
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Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
Nice rifle, at an even better price!
I'd like an M96 someday, but the only one I've seen in my neck of the woods was $425, so I passed.
I'd like an M96 someday, but the only one I've seen in my neck of the woods was $425, so I passed.
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Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
I found mine on consignment at a local shop for $250.
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“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
Has Dolk tried to buy that stock from you, yet?millman wrote:I found mine on consignment at a local shop for $250.
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Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
Sweet Swedes..The only one ive seen here was for $450 and it doesn't look half as good as those 
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Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
I don't know why he would want this old thing.martin08 wrote:Has Dolk tried to buy that stock from you, yet?millman wrote:I found mine on consignment at a local shop for $250.
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“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
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Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
That is too bad, so young, so ugly. Have you thought of 80 grit on a belt sander??
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Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
Do you think that would work to remove those wierd stripey marks?Longcolt44 wrote:That is too bad, so young, so ugly. Have you thought of 80 grit on a belt sander??
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
If it didn't work, you'd at least have a nice rough surface for the spray-on truck bed liner to adhere tomillman wrote:Do you think that would work to remove those wierd stripey marks?Longcolt44 wrote:That is too bad, so young, so ugly. Have you thought of 80 grit on a belt sander??
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Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
Nice!!
I would have fallen over myself pulling my wallet out at that price. Excellent find.
I would have fallen over myself pulling my wallet out at that price. Excellent find.
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Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
Can't go wrong with a Swede! Price was a bonus.
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Nice find and great shooters ;)
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Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
Obviously he'd want it for the stock disc and label
Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
bunkysdad wrote:Obviously he'd want it for the stock disc and label
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
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Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
I have seen alot of these with stripes,but yours Erik is the nicest I've seen. Are you reloading for it already?
Re: Swede M96. Why Not?
Yes. I can post some targets when I get home.
“Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” George Orwell, English novelist, essayist, and critic, 1903-1950
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis
Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.
C. S. Lewis