How to read Swedish rifle buttstock disks

[@nervchemnitz]

Thanks for your explanation. While neither of my Swedish Mausers have stock disks (one was removed, the other was made for civilian use) always wondered what these meant. Actually quite simple and straightforward once someone (like you) explains it section by section.

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

Thank you for watching!

[@johnsaetre7071]

These plates has always been hieroglyphic to me, and now crystal clear. Thank you.

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

Glad to help!

[@rkow8508]

My 1915 swedish Mauser shoots as good as anything I own. The old gun has taken many deer.Good video.

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

I have a great fondness as well! Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@24kachina]

Hey, thanks a lot, very good video. I just picked up a Carl Gustafs 1908 M96, piece of art and mechanical wizardy, new pride of my surplus collection. Shoots like a tack driver. I had a general understanding of the stock disc information but your explanation was very good and I appreciate it. Cheers.

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

Glad you enjoyed the video! I have a deep affection for the M96 as well. A superb rifle. If you have time, check out 9 Holes Review's recent video where they took their rifle out to 1000 yards: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaW0kHSZnKihl8k Also, C&R Arsenal did a great video on the developmental history of the rifle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np7Wc2uvm6qqsKc

[@24kachina]

@The Redneck Preppy Thanks a lot. I've been fans of both - C and AR since its inception. And man can the 9 Hole fellow shoot. I'm a lifelong deer and elk hunter but with scoped rifles. On the M96 I am good on steel out to maybe 350, beyond that my eyes crap out on iron sights. I also have a 1901 96/38 - also a piece of art. Thanks again and cheers.

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

@@24kachina Yeah, Henry is a great shooter. I *maybe* good out to 400 on steel targets but I'm pulling that trigger more than he is regardless, ha ha.

[@captainbob406]

BTW, I enjoyed your videos on the Mauser.

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

Very kind of you and thank you! That is appreciated.

[@828enigma6]

Blank discs are available on the open market, or the stock could have swapped.

[@SgfGustafsson]

It is important to note that people fake these, or change out parts on the guns etc, and they’ve been used since grading. It is hard to prove if the disc is original/correct for the gun anymore.

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

Yeah, there is always the risk of trickery, unfortunately.

[@hansslagter5366]

These discs only says the condition when in possession of Swedish arsenals. Not valid now considering the use in private hands with only the Good Lord knows how many reloads or questionable surplus ammo went thru the bore!.

[@viewfromrowb]

On my 1917 m96, the bigger pie is on 0 and the smaller pie has both 2&3.

[@captainbob406]

I have to agree. Do not get hung up on the discs. I have an M96 with a 650 bore and in condition 3 according to the disc. inspection of the bore reveals bright shiny bore with clear sharp edged rifling. It touches holes at 100 yards. It clearly shoots sub minute of angle. I have used it for international hi-power shooting which is a 200 yard competition. No problem hitting the bull at 200 yards with open sights (prone position of course). I am wondering about two possibilities, could the armorer have intentionally incorrectly coded the rifles so that they could turn them over and get new rifles? Or...., Could the barrel have been already been replaced but not the disc? It just seems odd that the disc must have been stamped "3 " many decades ago yet today, has a bore that looks like it just came from the factory. I find this odd.

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

That is rather odd -- I'd be surprised if an armorer would do that but strange things happen all of the time -- that said, had they replaced the rifle I'd be surprised if they didn't remark the disk or put a new one on. Again, might have been an oversight. At any rate, I'm quite happy that your "incorrectly" marked rifle is so accurate. You definitely have a fantastic rifle there.

[@captainbob406]

Yeah, I hear you. It is odd. I am an ex gun dealer and gunsmith. I have handled many Swede Mausers. I have yet to find a rusted barrel or one with a shot out bore. That is why I question the disc. I guess we will never know. ;-) The overall cosmetic condition of my 1916 M96 is remarkable. It is 100% matching and really doesn't look like it was ever used. A 140 gn spitzer is a perfect round to put through these rifles.

[@brendanschroeder1862]

Just got a sporterized one today with scope for $350. They gunsmith that converted it cut down the barrel behind the front sight, cut down the fore grip and beveled the bolt handle flat. My disc is the older version that shows a 3 condition and 6.52 bore. I just shot it today at 100 yards and had a 3” grouping. hickok45 says in his video he thinks the 3s were fitted with new barrels. Their are also Markings on the underside of the stock which signify of the gun was shot for accuracy or conveyed to shoot wooden blanks. Mine wasn’t used for either of those but I’m still wondering why this is so accurate especially since this is the older version

[@shockwave6213]

Did the Swedish armourers at the time have bore scopes at the time or did they have some kind of Swedish super bore vision, because I've seen some rifles marked with a 2 that looked absolutely spotless.

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

I was initially prepared to smile at the suggestion but it appears that bore scopes have been a thing since the 1940s. Apparently they were long and inflexible optic devices that allowed you to scope a bore. So it's certainly possible that after that, the Swedes did have borescopes.

[@agbcrartsora6918]

My swedish mauser disc rates *1. How good is this? oh and another question, mine is made in 1903 Carl gustav, is all matching and has beech stock. Having beech stock is correct sir? thank you in advance

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

I assuming that the style of disc is the one that you see in my video and is in the 1-2-3 section, If it's a 1, you have a pretty nice bore. As far as I know the Swedes only ever used beech for the wood, so without seeing it I think it's accurate to your rifle.

[@agbcrartsora6918]

@@TheRedneckPreppy thank you for the reply!

[@georgel4600]

down here in the usa feb.2020 i paid 1000.00 and it is said to be a great deal.. i have seen them as hi as 3000.00 very hard to find down here.

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

They aren't too common up here either -- at least I haven't seen too many lately though I did come across a Swedish M38 the other week that I wish I had bit on because it was gone for CAD$595.

[@georgel4600]

@@TheRedneckPreppy there are alot of1896 1938 are comin down here but not cheap .for military shoots here thats the rifle to have they win 250 yard plate shoots every time

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

@@georgel4600 Then I should have bought the damned thing when I had the chance :-)

[@georgel4600]

@@TheRedneckPreppy yes great rifle flat shooter the 6.5 swedish wish i had the 1896 my self

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

@@georgel4600 that reminds me, I need to take my M96 out :-)

[@WastelandArmorer]

What does it mean if the overstag is not marked?

[@TheRedneckPreppy]

I would reckon that means that it shoots point of impact equals point of aim at 100 meters.