Just got a Swede

[mike3acr]

Ok Schuetzenman, I took your advise (along with a few others) and picked one up. It's marked 1902 it's a Gustaf, '96 with a threaded barrel (on the very end) It has the worst stock I have ever seen on a Swede, not that it's half as bad as my Mosin, or Turk, just not perfect (my last one looked unused). I was wondering if you or someone could answer a few questions.

What are the threads for? my last one didn't have any. Some kind of grenade launcher or something?

I paid $169.00 for it. Is that a good deal? (years ago I got one for $79)

Would you give $249 for a Huskavarna made one with a perfect stock? It's the shorter model (what model is that?)

[smittylite]

First of all, congrats on the purchase. If you need another stock, let me know as a dealer I know has one for pretty cheap.

I believe the shorter Husky is a 38, please correct me Schuetz if I am wrong. The threaded barrel is for a wooden bullet shredder, flashhider, and I thought one more thing but can't recall, but it definitely wasn't a grenade launcher.

[mike3acr]

Cool, thanks for the offer smittylite. I really shouldn't complain about the stock, it's plenty nice, just not perfect (most of the ones I see look completely unused). I ordered a bayonet and sling from FAC today. A flash hider might be cool, any clue where to find them or any other Swede stuff?

[smittylite]

I've seen the flashhiders at SOG and also on Ebay. You might also be able to find them at Numrich.

If you get a chance, post some pics of the Swede. I have a 1908 Gustaf on lay-away which I'll be paying off this week. Can't wait.

[Schuetzenman]

Well I see Simittylite has answered your post mike3acr. As he's said the threaded barrel is intended primarily for a Blank adapter that is actually a wooden bullet catcher / schreader. They also came up with a screw on flash hider to fit these threads.

The 96 rifles didn't originally come threaded. The short Husky you mention is a Model 38 as are all the shorther Swede rifles. One can find short Gustav M38's as well. Sometimes they are 96/38's. What makes a short rifle the 96/38 is if it was an early Gustav 96 that has been shortened to the 38 model length.

Me I personally wouldn't give $249 for a nice Husky as I don't like the short ones that much. IMO it's about $20 over priced.

[smittylite]

Originally posted by Schuetzenman
Well I see Simittylite has answered your post mike3acr. As he's said the threaded barrel is intended primarily for a Blank adapter that is actually a wooden bullet catcher / schreader. They also came up with a screw on flash hider to fit these threads.

The 96 rifles didn't originally come threaded. The short Husky you mention is a Model 38 as are all the shorther Swede rifles. One can find short Gustav M38's as well. Sometimes they are 96/38's. What makes a short rifle the 96/38 is if it was an early Gustav 96 that has been shortened to the 38 model length.

Me I personally wouldn't give $249 for a nice Husky as I don't like the short ones that much. IMO it's about $20 over priced.

You have taught me well, master. But much more must I learn before snatching the pebble from your hand. :lol:

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[fullmetaljacko]

WOW, those are some very pretty rifles, say if one has a C&R do you need to go through an FFL for one of those? I'm thinking of getting my C&R in Jan after i turn 21 and I would love to get me one of these rifles.

[smittylite]

fullmetaljacko -

A C&R is all you need, the Swedes are on the list.

[fullmetaljacko]

Great, I need to get a better job than I have right now. :)

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