I am wanting to buy a 6.5 Swede and have learned about the disc information but don't know anything about the different models. I see long ones, short ones, ones with straight bolt handles and ones with turned down bolt handles????? Sure would appreciate some help. Thanks, smoker1

There are three basic models:
M96: 29" barrel
M38: 24" barrel
M94: 17.7" barrel

The M96 is a standard rifle, the 38 is a Short Rifle, and the M94 is the Carbine. Carbines demand the highest prices these days. There were 3 different manufacturerers of the long guns: Husqvarna (very tough to find) Oberndorf (easier, but only made in 1899/1900) and the Carl Gustav. Many CG's were converted into M38's and collectors refer to them as M96/38's, to differentiate from the Husqvarna built M38's. Some of the M38's have bent bolts, some don't, it's a matter of preference as to what you want to look for, but bent bolts usually cost more (and are the first victimized by "sporterizers")

Something else collectors pay mind to are serial numbers. The Swedes had a number fetish, and stamped EVERYTHING. So "all matching" Swedes command a higher price than a misnumbered brother, but that doesn't translate to how well it'll shoot. A caveat to this is that the Husqvarna rifles are not nearly as overnumbered, and the bolts will tend to show electric pencil numbers.

All the swedes have reputations for very good-to-downright-shocking accuracy. I did leave out the cream of the crop: the M41 and M41b Sniper models. Extremely accurate, very pricey, but oh what a joy to shoot. There's a lot more involved in Swedes (odd sights, strange markings etc.) but this should get you started. There are some great books on the subject out there as well.

Eric

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Sent you a PM Tahoe Swede Shooter. Thank you.

I think Swede Shooter gave an excellent synopsis.

One other thing to be aware of; threaded muzzles. You will find this on a lot of Swedes. This was for a blank shooting device they used for training purposes to simulate recoil when shooting. The purist collectors will give more weight to a rifle that has not been threaded. However, it has no impact on shootability and you can buy screw on covers that cover the threads and from five feet away you can't tell they are on.

Swedes with good bores are pretty common so whichever model you select hold out for one with good bore condition.

Thank you Matt. I'm still looking. Phil

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Sent you a PM Tahoe Swede Shooter. Thank you.

Glad I could help, Smoker. BTW, no PM arrived...not sure what happened there.

Eric

sent you another PM Tahoe. Let me know if you received it. smoker