All,
Kinda wanting a Swede. Wondering which mfg, model, etc is the most desirable? I will sporterize so bear that in mind. Any pros or cons to any of the variants available? Lastly, what is a fair price for one in pretty good shape to build from.

Thanks in Advance!

Cheers,
Jason

Get one that has already been Bubbafied. There a alot on gunbroker . One thats already been altered are way cheaper than unaltered . And a unaltered swede will be worth more than a sporterized one.

You can find one that all someone did is put a plastic stock on.
Be careful with buying one with a altered bolt handle or drilled and tapped , because they might have ruined it.

I built mine from parts from numrich. I bought a new swede barrel , new husky reciever and got a bolt and bottom metal from e bay. A bold trigger fits better and works better on a swede than a timney.

Rick

Yes. PLEASEdon't buy an unaltered military Swede and hack it up. If you must, Carl Gustaf's are the cheapest, and they're still fine rifles. If you look around, you'll likely be able to find a previously sporterized Swedish Mauser for less than an unaltered milsurp one. I found one with a scope and a new walnut sporter stock, aftermarket trigger, and low safety, for $150. You can likely find what you're after for less than $200 for sure. An unmodified version will cost nearly $200, and go up from there.

Well, I just happen to cringe when I read of someone going to "sporterize" a piece of history like the Swedes, which are fast disappearing from the sales scene.

Buy one which has already been sporterized. If it doesn't meet your expectations, you can modify it to do so without ruining another. There are lots of them out there which have already been altered.

All,
Thank you for your concern's over the historical value of these rifles. However, my concern as I scour Gunbroker and the like is which of the Swede's is considered the best. M96, Carl GustafsM38, Husqvarna, Obendorf M38, etc. I can appreciate sentimentality over these rifles and if I promise to not "butcher" a surplus model then will you guys help me to figure out the best one to buy? Already altered in some form or fashion of course!

Cheers,
Jason

No pre Model 98 Mauser is worth spending any time or money on, unless you just want a collector.

JRSwick...



"which is best?" There is no best , they all are best. Obendorfs are more scarse. There are lots of Carl gustafs and Husgvarna , Huskys being the latest production.



A m96 has the long barrel ,m38 ,m38/96 are 231/2" barrel m94 is the carbine and a m94 unaltered is worth $600- $1200

I have 4 m38s and would not sell for less than $450 each.



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If you cut up a unaltered swede you might as well take $200 $300 cash and burn it.