MK - The M-38 has a down-turned bolt handle whereas the m96 has a straight bolt handle. Rifling etc is the same in both models. Chekc the brass disc on the stock and if the there is a a little triangle mark over the 1 or 2, the barrel doesn't need replacing - heck most "3" barrels still shoot very well. Whatever you do PLEASE don't cut a nice looking old Swede unless it has been "sporterized" already.
Posts: 258 | Location: Houston, Texas, USA | Registered: 18 March 2002
Are these rifle barrels made by the company that made the swedes. I tried buying one from SAMCO but they would not sell me one becuse I do not live in Australia.
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Posts: 7505 | Location: Australia | Registered: 22 May 2002