I had one hell of a stroke of good luck this week. I bought my first Swede and ended up with a beaut. I thought I was buying a straight-up 96, but there are several things not text book on this one. It has the micrometer dial rear sight (a la M38), and a bent bolt (also a la M38), but retains the original 29.5" barrel (definitely NOT M38). I have been told that I could have an M41B, essentially a sniper model that was issued without the scope.
What I do know is the metal is almost perfect, the bolt s/n's match the s/n of the rifle, the stock has only minor wear marks, and the disc says it is a no. 1 bore measuring 6.51. All this in a rifle with 1902 on the receiver ring! Man, the Swede's knew how to make them and treat them well.
Can anyone confirm if this is a 1941B model?
I'm taking the "old girl" out tomorrow and let her strut her stuff at the local range. .
Rick
What I do know is the metal is almost perfect, the bolt s/n's match the s/n of the rifle, the stock has only minor wear marks, and the disc says it is a no. 1 bore measuring 6.51. All this in a rifle with 1902 on the receiver ring! Man, the Swede's knew how to make them and treat them well.
Can anyone confirm if this is a 1941B model?
I'm taking the "old girl" out tomorrow and let her strut her stuff at the local range. .
Rick