Carl Gustafs Swedish 1894/14 Carbine 6.5×55 Military Rifle & Bayonet C&R
SOLD FOR: $1065
LSB#: 201022MW65
Make: Carl Gustafs, Sweden
Model: 1894/14 Carbine. A Model 1894 Carbine with the 1914 nosecap upgrade.
Serial Number: 20482
Year of Manufacture: 1903
Caliber: 6.5x55mm (6.5 Swedish)
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked “crown / C / CARL GUSTAFS STADS / GEVARSFAKTORI. / 1903”. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number “20482” and with an inspection stamp “KB”. Most of the metal parts are marked with small Swedish “crowns” and/or with the last 3 digits of the serial number. The floorplate has been force matched.
Barrel Length: Approximately 18 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an inverted “V” post set between two protective ears. The rear sight is a “V” notched blade in the down position. When flipped up it becomes a sight ladder that uses a second, sliding “V” notched blade. It is marked from “4-16”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a straight grip, finger grooves, nose cap with bayonet mount, barrel band with sling loop, sling well with pass through, screw mounted sling tab mounted into the right sling well and a metal buttplate. There is a small metal plate attached to the comb. The buttplate has patina, discoloration, scratches, and some light erosion. The wood shows numerous scattered scrapes, scratches, dings & compression marks. Most have been finished over. There is a crack on the belly and left side of the buttstock down by the belly, it appears to have been repaired and there is a little circle in the belly that looks like filler. The LOP measures 13 1/8 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is erosion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 87% of its metal finish as refinished. There is some patina. There is some surface oxidation, most noticeable on the bottom metal. There are some spots of dark discoloration from previous oxidation on the bolt. There are some little nicks and dings on the receiver, mostly under the finish. There are some scattered light scratches, most noticeable on the barrel and bottom metal. The screw heads are intact. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good conditoin.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork& Accessories: The rifle comes with a bayonet. The bayonet & sheath are matched and both marked “L16 No. 37”. They both show some finish loss, light patina and pinprick erosion on the surfaces excluding the blade. The scales have compressions and a few dings through the finish. The blade has some scattered light marks. The bayonet rates in about Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: This Model 1894/14 Swedish Mauser Carbine is Model 1894 Carbine with the 1914 nosecap upgrade. The nosecap upgrade allows the bayonet to be mounted without touching the barrel. It was made by Carl Gustafs in 1903 and was later upgraded. This one has a welded barrel extension from when the legal minimum barrel length in the U.S. was 18”. The metal has been refinished but still looks quite good and the cracks in the buttstock appear to have been repaired. The bore is great and the mechanics are strong. This one comes with a bayonet and will be a good addition to your collection. Please see our photos and good luck!