^Lot 1685 SWEDISH M96/38 MAUSER BOLT ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

Cal. 6.5x55. S# 360954. Bbl. 23" with CAI import marking. Blade front sight. Vasteras rear sight with matching number. Cleaning rod is mismatched but all other visible matching numbers with buttplate appearing renumbered. Swedish M96 arsenal converted to M38 short rifle config. Receiver ring has Carl Gustafs markings with 1915 date. Varied markings have added white highlight. Blued finish with enhanced fire blue on buttplate screws. Beech stock set with added FSR style pistol grip secured by a more modern screw, bottom mounted sling swivels & original leather sling. Stock disc has triangle over "1" for bore condition. Right rear of butt has remnants of adhesive likely from a data plate. CONDITION: stock set shows scattered dings, handling & storage wear. Buttplate appears cleaned with some pitting & dings. Balance of metal retains 92% arsenal rework blue with scattered thinning, edge wear & light oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. ( 26-4132/MJC). CURIO. $1000-1500.