Is the Swedish Mauser a good gun?

The Swedish 6.5 Mauser is a jewel among rifles and because it is a surplus military weapon, the price is very affordable. Otherwise the standard of quality would put the price of this gun out of reach of most people. It certainly makes all the current factory production rifles look cheap by comparison.

What Mauser was used in Spanish American War?

The 1893 Mauser was used by the Spanish Army in Cuba against US and Cuban insurrectionist forces and in the Philippines against the Philippine Revolutionary Army and US forces during the Spanish–American War in 1898.

Who manufactured Spanish mausers?

A Model 1893 knife bayonet featuring a 9¾” blade and wood-paneled grip was standard-early-issue. Modelo 1893 Spanish Mausers were manufactured in Germany by Mauser, Ludwig Loewe & Co. and Loewe’s successor Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM.)

What caliber is a Spanish Mauser?

It is chambered in 7.92×57mm ( 8MM Mauser ) caliber. These rifles are in original surplus turn in condition and will have an overall average condition of high end Fair to mostly Surplus Good cosmetic condition.

What is a Swedish Mauser?

“Swedish Mausers” are a family of bolt-action rifles based on an improved variant of Mauser ‘s earlier Model 1893, but using the 6.5×55mm cartridge, and incorporating unique design elements as requested by Sweden. These are the m/94 (Model 1894) carbine, m/96 (Model 1896) long rifle, m/38 (Model 1938) short rifle and m/41 (Model 1941) sniper rifle.

What kind of rifle was the 1896 Swedish Mauser?

The 1896 Swedish Mauser By Chuck Hawks The Swedish m/96 rifle, which civilians generally call the Swedish Mauser Model 1896 or just the “Swedish Mauser,” was introduced two years after the famous 6.5×55 cartridge and became its most enduring home. Both rifle and cartridge were tremendously successful. The Model 1896 rifle remained…

What is the MPA of a Swedish Mauser?

All Swedish Mausers were chambered for the 6.5×55mm cartridge, and all Swedish-made actions were proof-tested with a single 6.5×55mm proof round developing approximately 455 MPa (65,992 psi) piezo pressure (55,000 CUP).

Where can I find media related to the Swedish Mauser bolt action?

“For Collectors Only”‘ series, North Cape Publications. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Swedish Mauser. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Swedish Mauser bolt action.