6.5x55 swede

[Michael]

You have so much already, she will never know the difference. While packing or unpacking, the tried and proven phases of "Oh, I've been looking for ages" and/or "I forgot I had that", can come into play.

Although there is the chance you could still get busted, in which case, for giving you bad advice I do offer a service where I will take it off your hands for a small and reasonable fee.

 

[glassparman]

That's too funny Michael. My wife is a smart cookie and caught on to that sort of verbiage a long time ago.

 

[JWinAZ]

Husqvarna M/38, all matching, turned down bolt, no blank adapter threads and in great shape. Made in 1941 so it doesn't have the fine finish of earlier Swedes. Paid $99 in 1990. Given to my son in recognition of his Swedish genes (on his mother's side).

 

[rodmkr]

Friend who is a collector says "sell the rest of your rifles but keep the Swede"
So I guess will " Keep it that is"
1916 Carl Gustaf numbers matching
Stock needs cleaning and refinishing.

Now, I am not a purist so am asking this.
My old eyes don't see good past 100 yards.
How much would it be devalued if I scope mounted it?
Thought I would buy sporter stock and save the original and hardware.
Good or bad?

Jim

 

[RicinYakima]

You will lose 50% of the value, now and forever. FWIW

 

[JWinAZ]

@rodmkr check out these no drill & tap mounts. I have one on a Persian Mauser and it works well.

Swedish Rifles

www.badacetactical.com

 

[462]

This is what I used to scouterize my Swede. No gunsmithing, just remove the original sight, install the base, and mount a scope.

Gen 2 Swedish Mauser NDT Scout Mount Low-Profile for M38 and M96

NOTE: Gen 2 NDT scope mount is now elevation adjustable and works for both Swedish Mauser Model M38 AND M96 (including M96/38) : Does NOT work for Model 1894 (a.k.a M94 Carbine). No drill, no tap, no permanent modification to your Swedish Mauser rifles No need to remove the upper handguard...

www.badacetactical.com

 

[Ole_270]

Not the mil-surp bolt gun but my son has a Win Shotshow Special 1885 Low Wall from a few years ago in 6.5x55. I worked on loads with the 120 Btip and 129 Interlock he had picked up just before he left on a Wyoming Mule deer hunt. He’s taken several deer with it including 3 this year using the 129 Interlock over H4831sc. I sure would like one like it

 

[rodmkr]

Thanks Rick.
I guessed I would lose value but not that much.
Would cleaning and refinishing the stock detract from the value?
Had heard of the no drill scope mounts but had not been able to find them.
Thanks for the site.
How about Bedding the action? lose value?

Jim

 

[RicinYakima]

Thanks Rick.
I guessed I would lose value but not that much.
Would cleaning and refinishing the stock detract from the value?
Had heard of the no drill scope mounts but had not been able to find them.
Thanks for the site.
How about Bedding the action? lose value?

Jim

IMHO, for what that is worth, cleaning the stock, soap and water plus some alcohol wiping is fine. Just don't sand it and put a shiny coat on it. I liked thinned raw linseed oil on the US military stocks, multiple coats that dry in between. If it gets too shiny, rub with two o steel wool.

No drill mounts work fine, as long as you don't lose the old parts or bang them up taking them off. The main issue is that you have to remove the scope to get the bolt out, or use a "scout" type scope.

Again IMHO, if the stock is poor enough it needs refreshing, bedding the action will not hurt.

 

[glassparman]

To retain value, don't really give the stock much sanding as to remove any cartouche marks.

When ever I have to reapply any linseed oil, I do multiple coats then finishing wax after.

 

[462]

A re-post of my Bad Ace scouterized Swede. Bought from a a guy who lived in Mississippi, non-matching, 1901 dated, well used, abused and battered, and was liberally slathered with high gloss poly urethane. She shot well enough till my vision deteriorated, thus the scouterization.

 

[rodmkr]

What was th shellac.e original finish?
Have read several accounts and all differ.
Have always used BLO with a small amount of shellac.
Good or bad?
Recommendations accepted graciously.

Jim

 

[462]

After I removed the verathane, a previous owner slathered the stock with, I hand rubbed in a forgotten number of coats of tung oil. However, since I discovered Tried and True I'm done with using tung oil and BLO.