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Carl Gustafs/K.B.I. Model 1896/38 6.5MM

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Carl Gustafs/K.B.I. Model 1896/38 6.5MM
SN: 6738 Swedish military bolt action service rifle chambered in 6.5x55mm Swedish. Originally produced in 1900 as a Model 1899, this rifle was altered to Model 38 Short Rifle configuration as were about 30,000 others. Imported by K.B.I. Inc. with import marks on the right side of the barrel. Features a blued finish, 23.5" threaded barrel, dovetailed blade front sight, tangent rear sight graduated to 600 meters, bayonet lug, cleaning rod, rounded trigger, polished bolt with straight handle & three position safety on the rear, 5 round internal box magazine, smooth wood handguard and near full-length straight grip shoulder stock with finger grooves in the forend, sling swivels, brass stock disc & smooth metal buttplate. Serial numbers match on receiver, bolt, bolt catch, barrel bands, buttplate. Mismatched floorplate. Rifle retains approximately 75% of it's blued finish showing handling wear, scratches, the floorplate, and buttplate are the white. Action is smooth, the bore is pristine and wood stocks are good with some blemishes. NRA Condition-Very Good. C&R firearm