How to identity and interpret the various stock disk found on Swedish mausers

[@TerryStover-k3h]

Thanks. The first time I've found a tutorial on this subject and you did a great job. I needed this.

[@mikejohansson6711]

Hey young man, excellent job! I truly learned something new and I will go and "read" my Sweeds disk right now thanks and God bless.

[@capt.martin5169]

Jeffery, thank you so much, just picked up an M-38, did not know how to read the disk and you just clarified what I was looking at. A++ video, thanks+

[@KYGUNSnKNIVES]

Awesome video man! A lot of good info in a short amount of time, and super easy to understand. Thank you!

[@chadkeltner1779]

Excellent job! Very informative! I will definitely used this knowledge while shopping for a Swedish Mauser!

[@HeebieKikeberger1025]

5 years later… great video man.

[@HK-qj4im]

M96. Carl G. 1919 6.50 / condition 1 barrel.. In my home. I will take good care of Her. Well done Swedes. 👍

[@Oneofthetwelve]

Jeffrey. Just unwrapped one that’s in cosmoline. So interesting. I’m tempted to leave it untouched!

[@anthonydavinci7985]

Excellent info and presentation .

[@7206Norma]

Jeff you did that very professionally. thank you Don

[@yongkim777]

Thanks, that was a great informative video👍

[@Con_x]

Awesome video man. Really helped me out and understand my Swede

[@PalKrammer]

Highly informative. Thank you.

[@onetaedmonds8622]

Thank you, mine was a 1941 rifle and the medallion was a bit different but that was great. I have the T on the front sight and two triangles I do have are over the number 1 so that's good. There is also a number 1 the "overslag" and Str stamping. Great reference. Thanks again.

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Thank you. Very good explanation. I am looking at a rifle on gunbroker and it has the disk so now I can ascertain the bore condition when it left the refurb factory. I used to know this but had forgotten.

[@paunchouspilot6757]

Just grabbed a 1906 today. Thanks for the info.

[@thefiringpin8813]

Informative as always Jeff.

[@slammersam924]

Great video Sir 👍 thank you so much. Your the man !!

[@frederickhuicochea46]

Very clear and concise, thanks!

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

Cheers

[@JackSmith-fj6sn]

Thanks much, bu far the clearest and most useful information on my 96.

[@nicholaspatton5590]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@donc4372]

I am looking at one and the mark for bore condition is between the 1 and 3 ??????

[@patrickgjorven7832]

Thanks for this! The thing is though, those disks can be over 80 years old. Always take a bore-scope to every surplus rifle.

[@HVACKABOOM]

20 plus years of discussion, solved. Thanks.

[@slammer7625]

Great video. Thank you for the help 👍

[@MrChubbyHubby.]

Thank you for the info Jeffrey Reardon, sweet rifles for sure.

[@toddc1786]

Thank you for the tutorial. You can’t assume that the disk was original to the rifle as it left the arsenal. Some shady individuals will swap them out on rifles that have a “3” bore condition and replace it with a disk that has a lower bore number. Buyer beware.

[@wickedcoolname5756]

Nice job my man. Appreciate good work.

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

Wicked Coolname -thank you

[@commanderstone4000]

Hello, and thank you for the video. I just got my Mauser stamped with a "3" on bore condition. it's from 1919. should I be worried about bore integrity? got it from a reputable gun store, just thought i would ask. thanks

[@badbob6689]

Good ttutorial and nice rifle.

[@brianlee6849]

Excellent 👍. I've always wanted to know how to read these disk. I've been thinking about getting the swedish Mauser especially if I can find one with the diopter sight. I'm trying to decide between the 96 and the 38? I would also love to find a CG 63. Are you familiar with the CG 63? Thanks for sharing

[@scottbuckley6578]

Get the 96 longer barrel better range

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

Yes, when I was on Facebook,a good friend ran a group dedicated to only those. I personally like the 96 the best but for a shooter,like real comp shooting, 63 outclasses all standard milsurp 96

[@brianlee6849]

@@jeffreyreardon7487 I agree. Thanks 👍

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaOrin5thbCGm6M Heres mine I've sincce purchased a Vortex 6.5-24 scope for it. I plan on doing the 1km milk jug change with it.

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

@@scottbuckley6578 the 63 will most likely be able to expose all your bad shooting habits. I'm an retired military member, shot the MacMillan Tac 50 over 1.5 km, but these are in a league of their own.

[@rainbow2710]

Thanks! Very well explained. I got two Swedish rifles coming, one short, one long. Can’t wait to shoot them.

[@bigmike3487]

Excellent video sir,......

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

Big Mike Thanks mate

[@florianschwaiger5875]

Can i expect 2-3 Moa with a m96 with a 6.51 Barrel in 2 condition?

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

If you can shoot that, then yes, all day

[@eielson1978]

In 1973 I took my dad's M-94 out with 5 Rounds of Norma Ammo. As Far as I remember it was the 156 Gr. Round Nose bullets. I didn't know anything about the Rifles being sighted in for 300 yds. So I just aimed Dead Center on a Pull Top Pepsi can. Gravel from above knocked down the can 2 times. It was getting late and the Sun was going down. So I aimed about 6 Inches Low in the Standing Position and Fired the last 3 Rounds. When I walked up the Pop Top Opening was at between 1 & 2-o-clock position and there wasn't a mark on the top of the can. The can was canted a bit away from me. When I picked it up there were 2 Tears that merged together and a 3rd. just an 1/8" to the side of the first 2. That's Just How Good These Rifles can Shoot. Spitzer Rounds don't shoot as well for me in this M-94.

[@TM-gh5lx]

Awesome. Good knowledge

[@Ram_Jam99]

Thanks man. Now I finally understand it, but now bummed out mines a #3 bore :/

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

R Maldon -a 3 in Sweden is still better than a 1 in most countries

[@Ram_Jam99]

Jeffrey Reardon you know Jeffrey I've heard that a lot so I'm saying optimistic.

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

I am almost certain it will shoot great. They damn near all do

[@jprracing1]

@@jeffreyreardon7487 My 1915 vintage M96 swedish mauser is stamped 3 bore condition. And i can shoot 80mm (3") 5 shot groupes @ 100 meter with cheap S&B 140 grain factory ammo. I checked my barrel (matching number) with my bore scope, and my throat´s fire cracking looks like about 500 rounds, yes small rust pitted but i do not care it shoots great. Better than i can with iron sights. All the best from Austria ! (That little country in Europe where Glock, Kahles, Swarovski, Vöre and Steyr is made ;) )

[@viewfromrowb]

So on my condition, I have both the 2 & 3 marked, so I would consider the 3 since it’s the highest number??

[@109Eken]

Yes

[@MyMuschilover]

How do you establish the fact that the disk is original to the riffle? Especially if the stock # doesn't match?

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

There's no way that I know of. If the stock doesn't match, then that disk does NOT represent that rifle, for sure

[@shockwave6213]

Mine has a bore size stamp of 6.40, but with a 3 stamped condition (you said a 3 is practicallyunheard of because they rebarrel then at that point?) For context, mine is an 1899 production all matching rifle and still had its original import tag when I bought it at a gun shop, which seems to indicate it was a safe queen. The rifling seems to be in excellent shape and is not too dark, despite the 3 stamp. Edit: My god, mine has no T on the front sight, but has a range adjustments sticker on the stock.... what the hell did I buy??? 1899, all matching numbers, including the butt plate, has a 6.40 bore size, a 3 stamped condition, yet it looks like a 1 or MAYBE a 2 AND still has the original front sight for the heavier bullet.....

[@Oneofthetwelve]

I think you have a great treasure. How is it going?

[@shockwave6213]

​@@OneofthetwelveJust saw your reply 8 months later LOL. It's still shooting lasers. 1 inch groups all day long

[@Oneofthetwelve]

They are amazing rifles. I’m using a CG 96 and it is rifle nirvana. Be great to see another video. Cheers

[@atlas8414]

What does a bore diameter 6,50 say about my m38? It's stamped as a condition 3, same style plate as yours. Should I switch out my barrel or is it okay? I expect this newly bought beauty to by my future hunting rifle once I get it cleaned up and zeroed 🤔

[@atlas8414]

Also - my cleaning rod doesn't fit my barrel? It has the original crown stamping on it and fits in length and drilling, but a head too large to enter? Am I doing something wrong or is it a replacement from another type of Swedish mauser? What do you think?

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

The condition is only a gauge of rust. I suspect, after you shoot it, and clean with a pull through, you'll be golden, mate

[@Pavia1525]

The cleaning rod head is a “handle” and not for running through the barrel. That’s why it doesn’t fit the bore.

[@agbcrartsora6918]

My swedish m96 rate 1 Disk, is that means to be a decent bore?

[@1941pearl]

Thank you Jeffrey!

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

Kennethe Miller you are very welcome. I'm glad it helped you.

[@1941pearl]

if I send you a picture of this tag on my 6.5 swede, could you translate it for me, tell me how it is.? And how do I post picture for you to see?

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

Kennethe Miller - join my Facebook group. Then, you can post a picture of it facebook.com/groups/254885401552389/

[@TheLinkIsLost]

Quick question, how can you tell if the disc is original to the rifle? If there is any way.

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

No, unfortunately. And if very the past years it's become a known thing that unscrupulous"sellers" will switch out disks for "better" ones

[@Oneofthetwelve]

Thank you very much.

[@L8RAlligator]

What does it mean if my front sight has a "0" stamped into it on both the movable blade and body of the front sight?

[@L8RAlligator]

My disk says the same as yours except 6.460 and a new barrel. Stock is a beautiful tiger striped stock and action is stamp dated 1902 with cleaning rod and old sliding rear sight. Have never shot it. Thank you for the great info!

[@Oneofthetwelve]

The armourer can use different # front sights for hold-over. I can also see how they have drifted the sight.

[@tomeng9520]

Swedish 6.5x55mm is my pick why ? But, you see, the 6.5x55 actually has more case capacity than the others but because there are so many very old rifles built and chambered for this cartridge, most of the USA manufacturers are NOT willing to load this cartridge to its potential. Instead of labeling the ammo "modern firearm use only" they have decided to handicap everyone using the 6.5x55. In Europe, this is not a problem so Lapua, Norma and others load it to much higher velocities. HSM in the USA is also working on a hot version of the 6.5x55 with the sierra 142 SMK as well and that should be out very soon and readily available for the USA shooters. The 6.5 has long been known for its excellent accuracy and absurdly high ballistic coefficients. With some of the European loads available and with HSM introducing a full capacity load, the 6.5 can be seriously considered for sniping. www.snipercentral.com/6-5x55mm-6-5-swedish/

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaOrin5thbCGm6M I was a sniper, my CG63 shames my issued TAC-50. I easily shoot about 1 MOA at 500m with mine, with handloaded 140 grain bullets. I found 200 (2bx) 6.5 160 grain bullets to try loading. This is the original bullet weight, so it's worth a try. My goal is to grand slam the milk jug challenge. 1000, 1200, 1500 & 1760 yards. 914.4, 1097.28, 1371.6, 1609.344 m attempt , my not succeed but I'll try.

[@mannequinfukr]

I think the "handicapping" is due to the norwegian krags in circulation. Krags weren't known for their strength last I knew

[@tomeng9520]

@@mannequinfukr No, it's as usual, American companies don't want honest competition on the market. Although they know Swedish 6.5x55mm is good.

[@chrisgeorge6928]

My disk has 1,2,and 3 stamped. Is that rare ?

[@ritterbruder212]

"Över" means "over" "slag" means "strike" So I always thought "Överslag" means "overstrike" i.e. how high the gun shoots with spitzer bullets, so not how much higher you need to aim but rather how much LOWER you need to aim.

[@hb9145]

Överslag means estimate, i.e. approximate values.

[@jerryjin3427]

Wait, did he just scratch the disc with a blade?

[@SH-lb1nu]

Condition 3, looks almost brand new when you look at it. Crazy hi standards

[@kma7369]

I have 3 swedish mausers the one with a 3 stamped on the bore condition definately has the best barell.I also have seen this on other collectors swedes.So dont discount them,check the barell out.

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

Yup, cuz they got passed over and the others got shot.

[@briankerr4512]

Thanks

[@torqueguy1]

I owe you a chicken dinner my friend. Many thanks

[@jeffreyreardon7487]

Winner winner chicken dinner. Next time you're in Tampa mate

[@scottbuckley6578]

My Ag42b has the same plate markings

[@briankerr4512]

thanks