Swedish Mauser Evolution: Crown Jewels

[@stephenland9361]

I have a M38 that was sporterized before I got it. Fortunately, someone did a reasonable job. Basically, a scope was mounted. That helps when your eyes are 68 years old and each has had cataract surgery. The stock was nicely refinished and a somewhat shiny (unfortunately) lacquer finish was applied, something like most early Remington 700's. That said, it's an awesome shooter. I haven't taken the metal off the stock to see if it was glass bedded because it already shoots one MOA which is excellent for a sporterized military rifle. Recoil is hardly noticeable and is more of a 'push' rather than a 'smack'.. The 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser cartridge is excellent for north central BC where I live. I worked up a load using 140 gr. Nosler Partitions and so far it has proven great on mule deer and moose. Like all my big game rifles, I have it zeroed at 200 yards which gives a bullet drop of 7-8 inches at 300 and 24-25 at 400. My chronograph tells me I'm getting about 2825 fps which is good for about 2510 ft-lb of muzzle energy.

[@Naltddesha]

Pretty fast round!

[@wingrider1004]

Have a 96/38 with the nickel round sight. I didn't know what I had until I saw your video...very informative.

[@theoriginalOSOK]

me too - in fact, I just bought it. I think maybe he was wrong about the sight being an unusual hold-over. I'm betting all of the "96/38" models have the original sights. The one I bought does.

[@danieldalessandro96]

Adding that little nub on the barrel of the m94's really put an end to gun violence didn't it...

[@mohammedcohen]

...completely...and put a crimp in drive by bayonetings...

[@CwSa-sr8ls]

2:05 🎉

[@WayneMickel]

I love my Swedish Mauser M96 and have a lot of ammo for it all different weights and bullet styles from 85 gr Sierra to 160 gr Sierra and a few 139 gr Barnes solids and some military ammo.

[@Jojo69869]

I've been binge watching your videos, thanks for all the hard work you put in. You make excellent videos!

[@MilsurpWorld]

Thanks, I appreciate you saying that.

[@jamesvandemark2086]

My sporterized M38 was my first deer rifle. VERY accurate! Perfect for Minnesota whitetails, coyotes, & A bear or two!

[@lordofsiberia4972]

recently grabbed my first rifle ever, being a Swedish Mauser m96. It is an Oberndorf 1900 all matching S#607, found lucky for just under $500, in seriously good condition. Except it has those 4 holes where the plate should be. But I found it really handy how you included the numbers of production from the various years. I had second thoughts about getting a contract one since I thought they were less valuable, until I saw this video. It really is a great rifle

[@islandbrowncoat]

Was lucky enough to find one of those huskvarna 38s at cabelas a few years back for a decent price. Mostly matching numbers, but got them to knock the price down a bit because I think one of the small bits like the sight didn't match numbers. I was less concerned about 100% collectors awesomeness and more about the fact that it was the exact version of the Swedish mauser I wanted. 6.5x55 wasn't really all that hard to find, until every gun nut and his brother freaked out in 2020 and bought out every ammo caliber except .17 and .50 from every store. Who knows what availability will be in the future.

[@SgfGustafsson]

You have a Husqvarna. Huskvarna is the modern spelling of the city where the Husqvarna (old spelling) works is located.

[@richardross7219]

My grandfather was in the Swedish Army in 1916. He won a rifle shooting contest and was put on the King's Guard in Stockholm. He said that they were issued short rifles with 10 round magazines. In the early 1990s, 200 of the 10 round Swedish Mausers showed up on the US market for $300 each. At the time a good 96 was only $39.

[@johnp9402]

My dad got me one of those 96's back in the 90's. Now I'm a Milsurp addict, you guys make beautiful guns

[@richardross7219]

@@johnp9402 Sweden was in a severe depression after WWI so my grandfather came to the US. I served in the US Army 50+ years ago. My M-16A1s were all tack drivers. The Swedes did make some beautiful machines. Good Luck, Rick

[@Naltddesha]

Wow.

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Great detailed presentation. Thanks - new sub here.

[@michaelseeley9879]

This was amazing, and it convinced me to pick up a Husky M38 at a gunshow. Thanks!

[@JH-lo9ut]

So, regarding those brass labels: "Landstormen" is something like an emergency militia that was supposed to be mobilized in case of war. All able men that wasn't already in the armed forces could be mobilized and given 5 days of training before being sent out. It is basically the swedish equivalent of the german "Volksturm" The "Landstorm" was discontinued in 1942 and replaced by "Hemvärnet", voluntary home guard units. What this means for the rifles, I don't know. They may be rifles that were never even used, or more likely, rifles previously used by the army but in such poor condition that they were handed down to landstormen for "emergency only"-use.

[@kirgan1000]

Landstorm troops was not that bad trained, they was all conscripts, that become to old to be mobilized into the regular army, and the 5 days traning was the ambition to do every year in peace time.

[@puppetguy8726]

Before 1916 stocks were mainly made of walnut. Due to difficulties in importing walnut during ww1 troop trials with stocks made from other kinds of wood were made, these were mahogany, elm, maple and copper beech. They also compared these to older walnut stocks. (The choice of testing mahogany seems strange, maybe the furniture industry had decent stockpiles of mahogany from before the war?) They found that beech was well suited for stocks. From sometime in 1916 all the wooden stocks for military rifles were made of beech. Civilian m/96 rifles of the inter war period were often still made with walnut.

[@albertlorenzen3048]

When I lived in the Yukon, I had three Swedish Mausers, two rifles and a Carbine. I sold them to freinds, however I kept my Ruger M77 MII. Also chambered for 6.5 X 55. A tack driver, as were the Swedes.

[@con6lex]

My first milsurp was an M96. Long, but graceful.

[@timnavarrette3274]

Great rifles! I have a few of them and highly enjoy shooting them . Handload for all my firearms. The Sweds made a fantastic rifle .

[@Enkeldoorn22]

As someone who is just starting to collect Swedish Mausers the video is a great resource.

[@puppetguy8726]

The m/1894 carbine was at the start supposed to be used by cavalry, artillery, engineers, fortification troops, supply troops and soldiers of the infantry that used horses. The bayonet was initially mostly designed for the cavalry.

[@donaldrippetoe5246]

This a really great video! It's packed with information and history! Loved it! Thank you!

[@GonzoBillCarson]

Really enjoyed watching your video. Been looking for a high quality Swedish Mauser for awhile. Hope to be shooting one soon!

[@johnritchie4801]

You had questions about Heat treatment. Well let me help a little as a Metallurgist here. Heat treatment is not one single process. First of all you need to know exactly what Metal Alloy you are dealing with before you heat treat. Then you need to know and understand what properties you are trying to achieve. But lets assume you have some type of Alloy Steel and assuming it has sufficient Carbon content to allow it to be hardened and tempered. You may need to Anneal it (Soften)or at least stress relieve it. This will allow you to Bend the Bolt handle without breaking it. After which you may Harden and Temper it. The problem is the Hardening Process involves heating the Steel to about 980°C or 1800°F. This will distort the Bolt and possibly ruin it. Now I am sure there are those who will criticize my attempt to simply a complex topic. But the essence of what I am saying is you do not have enough information to recommend a Heat treatment, so me personally I will not Mess with the Bolts on my rifles.

[@MilsurpWorld]

I'm going to pretend I know what you are talking about.

[@WayneMickel]

Usually, if you want a turned down bolt and don't want to bend it you cut it off and solder another on, or you use heat stop and bend it it stops the heat from hurting the bolt.

[@jakeaurod]

I remember seeing lots of these about 20 years ago. I picked up a 1918 m/96 to go deer hunting with someone, but they passed away before we got the chance. So, I keep it for sentimental reasons. Maybe one of these days I'll take it out and shoot it.

[@MilsurpWorld]

You should. They are great shooters.

[@grandpadaveswoodworking8932]

Very informative video. I appreciate you taking the time & effort. I bought an m96 back in 1984 for 79.00, dated 1900. I gave it to my son last year, but then started to miss having it. I was amazed at what they were going for today!

[@robbylock1741]

I would love to see you cover the M41B sniper rifle. I know it's been covered over at Forgotten Weapons, but I would love to see your take on them.

[@almighty396]

Fantastic video once again, thank you for all your hard work!

[@MilsurpWorld]

Thanks!

[@ricefarmerryan7995]

The best of the best masuser, great video as always

[@MilsurpWorld]

Thanks broski.

[@walterblock8272]

6:45 Elm stock is the far left, the rest are Beech and Walnut as you say. Great video about the best Mauser! Edit: actually, not too sure that isn't Walnut as well.

[@keithfinnell7505]

I would absolutely love to have a couple of these!!!!

[@JC-ew2mn]

Great video, thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us!

[@scottbuckley6578]

I'm so lucky to own a AG42B. what a fantastic flat shooting rifle

[@mrwonderful999]

I like this video. I'd like one the 6.5x55 cartridge as well. Very interesting. I'd be interested on a video(s) on the Spanish 1914 & M43 rifles.

[@silverandgoldfan]

Great video. Looking to get my first Swedish Mauser so this, along with your older videos helps. I decided on the FSR version but will need to do some more research on it. I will probably get the M38 first and slowly try to get the FSR. Thanks again.

[@txtifosi]

I got my m96 in 1997. 25 years later, I got an M38. I’m rather thrilled to have another Swede.

[@kdsowen2882]

Great Video .I have a 1942 'Civilian' fully-wooded 29"-barrel rifle (Husqvarna ) . These were Never-issued so they have the disk-cut-out but never got a disk . They also have NO screw-hole for the disk to be attached . Many have finer-tolerance bolts-fitted (by the Military-Armourers using the sniper-grade 'no-go-guage' ) as they were used for competitive-shooting in Sweden , they have the last-2-digits of the reciever-number stamped on the bolt-knob . They also have a finer 'Diopter-rear-sight' for more precision . I laugh when I see Fakes being sold on International-Sites for big-money (as genuine un-issued 'Civilian-rifles' ) and they have a Disk on the stock ... My go-to hunting-rifle is a custom-sporterised M38 which is extremely-accurate Dave nz

[@MilsurpWorld]

I did a video on that one too kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYnUaZ9oYtJ_edksi=9r2z0ArCekuuiRfM

[@kdsowen2882]

@@MilsurpWorld Cheers , I'll check it out Dave

[@jameshillegass58]

I have a m94 my father bought back in the 1950’s it is great shooter my father being a slight near sighted removed the rear sight and added a peep sight, I have shot deer at over 3 hundred yards and will be handing it down through the family when I retire it.

[@jaredkennedy2555]

Finally.....FIRST....you know who you are!!!

[@samanthahansen9138]

How could you!!!

[@jaredkennedy2555]

@@samanthahansen9138 I noticed you always do that and you missed one. I stuck first.

[@samanthahansen9138]

Well done Sir!

[@superduperluigi676]

Awesome video. Would you consider making a similar video on Spanish Mausers? I'm curious about the production figures for those.

[@MilsurpWorld]

I'm not into Spanish Mausers really but I covered the Spanish Mauser briefly in my Mauser Evolution video.

[@BryanButcher]

Would love to see a vid on specifically the converted M96 to M38 (pre-Husqvarna). I have a CG 1920 M38 with the Metallverkan Vasteras adjustable rear sight. All numbers match, except for the rear sight. It has the newer, one screw butt plate disc, but not sure I trust the markings. It has the bore in condition 3...which is not good...but the bore is in excellent condition. I realize the Swiss had very high standards for the bore...but I also understand some barrels were changed out when they became M38s. Is there a way to confirm if a barrel was switched? The disc is also not in an 'upside down' orientation...does this mean it has been tampered with? Thanks for a great vid! I love my Swede...and shoot whenever I have the chance (not so much lately since the price of ammo has doubled since the pandemic and new administration!!)

[@rodneyb947]

Great video, I really enjoyed it. Thank you.👍

[@DB-cx6cb]

Great analysis!

[@noeperez2856]

Great video very helpful, thank u please continue add new videos

[@janivarsrvaag5137]

i am beginning and like the swedisj mauser cool gun tums upp

[@Drexus76]

There were Swedish volunteers fighting with Finns in the Winter and Continuation war, M96s were there.

[@licht6977]

Excellent video! Do you have a reference for the whole bipod-thing? Because the books I read explain that hole to put the cleaning rod through it to secure.a bunch of rifles from falling to the ground when grouped during battle pauses.

[@MilsurpWorld]

Crown Jewels from Collector Grade Publications.

[@hamishbarker4117]

Good video, great rifles

[@3OCALM1]

Thank you for posting this very informative video! I bought my 1904 dated CG M96 in 2006 for $180 but they have, of course, gone up considerably. I also have a 1945 dated AG42b. I wish I had taken an interest in the Swedes back when they were being imported because I would have bought several more.

[@Zapnes]

Im from Norway in we are located west of Sweden😂. Very interesting episode!!!

[@terryjenner2156]

the carbines were used by the cavalry troops. the straight bolt would catch upon tree limbs. so the cavalrymen were given bent down bolts. for the infantry it's much easier to connect to the straight bolt.

[@AMX-30B]

Great informational video.

[@alanb2845]

If these weren’t accurate enough with tangent sights, they excel with diopters. 1 moa at 100 yards

[@joecallahan3379]

Very informative

[@ckl9390]

I wonder if there is an aftermarket bi-pod available for the m96 and m38? That would be an interesting accessory to get for them. As for my own Swedish Mauser, I recently got an M38 but haven't been able to get ammo for it yet. I've wanted to get one for a while because of the cock-on-close similar to the Lee-Enfield, the legendary build and design quality I've heard so much about, and that the cartridge it uses is renown for being able to work on almost any medium or larger game, even at distance, without being excessively destructive. After I get good with this one I may keep my eye open for a full length marksman/competition grade m96. The m94 or m94/14 sounds like it would be interesting to eventually get one in "functional, non-collector" condition.

[@Off3er]

Just bought myself s m96 from 1915, only has prox 20 rounds going through it 👌 $100

[@agbcrartsora6918]

Hello, I need help some expert advice here? I own a M96 made in 1903, all matching. stock is beech. My question is if the beech wood is correct on my rifle? or only can be walnut to be 100% correct? thank you all

[@JimmyArogen]

One thing that uis not clear to me is what uniform goes with what rifle. I have a m/96 from 1905 and if I were to get a matching uniform, which one of all the ones around that time would I get?

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

What’s the going price on an M38 with a straight bolt Handle?

[@jeffreyqimiriqpik2025]

My grandfather has one from 1919 it's an m38 the serial number on it is 020 and the bolt is different it's number is 933 what can u tell me about it I would like to know more

[@talonmagic798]

Great video! Thanks! =)

[@ahmet42selim65]

Dude one month of break thx for the video I thought you were working on the bayonet video 😂😂😂just messin up

[@MilsurpWorld]

One day I will!

[@ahmet42selim65]

@@MilsurpWorld have a great day✊

[@keithfinnell7505]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR VIDEO'S!!!! NO BS JUST FACTUAL INFORMATION!!!

[@serioussoldier7977]

Off topic I know but, do you have reloading info on the 8x52R for a Siamese Mauser? I remember you made a video about one ages ago...

[@mghbg]

I loved this video!

[@MilsurpWorld]

Thanks!

[@terrykyte1845]

i would die for one chance to go shopping at your collection

[@MilsurpWorld]

If you died you couldn't go shopping

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

Here in Norway a 94 carbine is maybe 400 dollars and a 96 120 dollars. A Krag Jørgensen goes for 100-400 dollars or allmost nothing if the numbers dont match. Our own Mauser F1 rebuild in 30-06 ,that we used after WW2,usally goes for 100-200.

[@westcoastplinkin6559]

Wow 96 are only 120 dollars? God I wish that was the case here. The one I am looking at is 750!!

[@steveharvey7712]

what can I expect to pay for a M38 or the m96? Great video.

[@MilsurpWorld]

About 600 and up nowadays

[@maverickpaladin4155]

Isn't the change in stock discs because of the change to the M41 139 grain spire point cartridge?

[@robbylock1741]

On the M1896 the stock discs were always used to show the condition of the bore diameter and erosion. The back sights were swapped, these are normally marked with a "T"

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

What do you do for work?

[@txtifosi]

Perhaps he’s a gigolo? To have SO many nice milsurps…. You gotta be doing something illicit. ;-)

[@anthonyhayes1267]

Some day I need to find a Finnish property marked 96

[@williamgregory6684]

Does anyone make a suppressor? Great video!!

[@themedhunter]

Really great video. I would love anyone's thoughts on the M96 turned down bolt. Why did they do this?

[@MilsurpWorld]

They didn't

[@themedhunter]

I am confused, you demonstrated one in the video. @@MilsurpWorld

[@MilsurpWorld]

@themedhunter The m/96s did get turn down bolts when they were converted to m/38s. Collectors call them m/96-38s but the Swedes just called them m/38s.

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

I want one of these so badly but I have yet to find one lol how odd I managed to get a lebel and a vetterli vitali before I found a swedish mauser

[@HircineDaWolf]

My carl gustav 1906 m96 has a bent bolt,it doesn't seem to be after market and the wood relief looks natural. Did they do this with any stock rifles?

[@MilsurpWorld]

There shouldn't be a relief cut in the wood. Does the bolt match the gun?

[@HircineDaWolf]

@@MilsurpWorld yes I wouldn't so much call it a relief but it sits flat against the wood, unless a cut isn't necessary at the angle it is curved

[@MilsurpWorld]

A cut is not necessary. Sounds like yours might have been budda'd.

[@HircineDaWolf]

@@MilsurpWorld I like it I posted a photo as well sure you can tell. My m44 handle had a curved one added but it's nice for actual shooting and is not ugly. The finish is close.

[@HircineDaWolf]

@@MilsurpWorld I've found from a website ( dutchman.rebooty.com/index.html ) that a bent bolt handle means it came from some sort of shooting club probably in Sweden.

[@Gunluver1]

I just bought a m94 from 1900 lmao. Mine doesn't have an extension either or import marked. I got it for $500 today

[@MilsurpWorld]

If it's all original that's a steal

[@Gunluver1]

@@MilsurpWorld yea, most gun stores either charge too much or dunno what they have on C&R's. Thanks for the informative and entertaining vids.

[@nathanphillips3251]

Did the Swedes make enough M/38 short rifles to equipt most of their armies during the WWII era or was the M/96 still the primary?

[@MilsurpWorld]

M/96 was still their primary rifle through WW2.

[@rupertguy2560]

The discs were changed as barrel condition deteriorated over time, explaining the reason for additional screw holes under the single screw disc...

[@lonniekennedy8315]

What about the 1916 Mauser

[@MilsurpWorld]

The Spanish 1916?

[@MrPokesmot32]

19:21 left off here

[@tomjoseph1444]

Geez. Bought all of mine for $89.95 each.

[@Cesko_Plny_Fialovejch_Zmrdu]

Sorry that we weren't borned in 1930, fudd

[@tomjoseph1444]

One misinterpretation of "antique" is the qualification that besides being made prior to 1898, it also must use ammunition which is not commercially available.

[@MilsurpWorld]

A firearm only has to be made before 1899 to be an antique. This is well established.

[@tomjoseph1444]

@@MilsurpWorld Trust me, the ammo clause is in there and they can use it when they wish. Been there done that.

[@tomjoseph1444]

@@MilsurpWorld I had a short barreled Spenser that purportedly was cut down by the government for use by teamsters (to fit beneath the seat). The ATF wanted us to list it as a short barreled weapon as we have a class III manufacturing licence even though it was done in the 1870's. Another agent came to our rescue with the "ammunition not commercially available" clause.

[@MilsurpWorld]

Interesting incident. ATF agents are not lawyers. I'd recommend listening to our podcast with Matt from Fudd Busters, we talk about antique firearms in it and you can hear it from an actual firearms attorney.

[@timothyalvar1762]

I inherited a sporterized CG Swede with a synthetic black stock. I love this rifle. The recoil is so low my 13yr old granddaughter can shoot it.. I also inherited many many rounds of ammo for it. I would love to pick up another original one. Can you direct me on how to locate one? 🤷🏻‍♂️Thanks so much for putting out this updated video. 🤙🏼

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Sorry if I'm getting your video page all wet... hard not to drool.

[@Mr1MOA]

Showing off your Crown jewels again I see............

[@AA-dn8dj]

Do you sell these Mausers?

[@MilsurpWorld]

I've been thinking of getting an 01.

[@AA-dn8dj]

@@MilsurpWorld Nice. I really just want a 6.5x55 96 model one.

[@echodelta2172]

@@AA-dn8dj they're not difficult to find

[@tommcqueen3145]

🙂👍

[@jamestheobald535]

They used the hole by the bayonet mount on the 96 to slide the cleaning rod through on multiple rifles to hold them up like a tripod so they wouldn't be laying on the ground

[@MilsurpWorld]

Have you read Crown Jewels? He gives a different explanation in that book.

[@jamestheobald535]

@@MilsurpWorld No, I've read the Kehaya and Poyer book. Maybe that wasn't the original purpose but a cleaning rod fit perfectly in those holes and there is an old picture of three of them like that in the book I read

[@tai4258536]

It's interesting how neutral countries make the best rifles

[@MilsurpWorld]

Good and inexpensive compared to others.

[@vandahm]

Sweden and Switzerland didn't have to expand or defend colonial empires, outfit large standing armies, or maintain long supply chains for expeditionary forces. They could afford to spend more money per rifle to ensure they got what they wanted.

[@seanmatthews2082]

Rather have a Stihl

[@MilsurpWorld]

I didn't know Stihl made Mausers.

[@kodibassInsideoutboards]

sub'd thank U

[@Jojo69869]

I would really consider striping your rifles completely apart and boil them to convert the rust and then card them. It will take a while with how many you have but maybe just find the worst ones and start from there. I noticed a good amount on some of your Swedes.

[@bigtrev761]

🇦🇺😎👍🍻🏁6.5x55🏁

[@Cesko_Plny_Fialovejch_Zmrdu]

Is this a bot account?

[@dougmcintosh9290]

is that Dan Crenshaw talking about this stuff?

[@davidinsvaz7883]

Positive name recognition takes one second. Negative recognition is forever...Multiple ad interruptions, so far...advertisements louder than video... I will not support any advertiser whose ads do not have an option to 'opt out' immediately. I encourage all other readers to re-post this statement to start pushing back these interruptions...For a while I listed by name the companies who sponsored these ad's, but now the 'system' will not allow listing of the companies!

[@Cesko_Plny_Fialovejch_Zmrdu]

touch grass weirdo

[@stigivetorp8024]

Here is some news for you when it comes to 6,5 x 55 rifles. no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krag-Jørgensen. I'll translate some of the text for you, the rest from this page can be translated with GOGGLE TRANSLATOR. As fare as I can see you don't have a Krag Jørgensen in your collaction on the wall. Krag-Jørgensen is a rifle developed in Norway that was a unit weapon in Denmark, the USA and Norway. The rifle was first patented in 1887, later patented a number of times in a number of countries until 1895. Denmark was the first country to use it in 1889, then the US Army in 1892. The weapon was approved by the Norwegian Armed Forces by Royal Decree April 21, 1894. The rifle is named after the constructors, later field master and colonel Ole Herman Krag (1837-1916), and corps gunsmith Erik Jørgensen (1848-1896). The rifle was the main weapon in the Danish and Norwegian defense until World War II and in the American army from approx. 1894 and until approx. 1905, when the new Springfield rifle M1903 was introduced in earnest. The last ordinary Krag-Jørgensen rifle was delivered from Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk (KV) in August 1956, [1] and KV switched to the production of weapons based on Mauser mechanisms. Krag-Jørgensen was nevertheless long afterwards the most widely used weapon for competitive shooting in the Voluntary Shooting Service. After the Sauer 200 STR came in 1990, very few people today use Krag Jørgensen. Krag-Jørgensen's rifle was in its time a state-of-the-art and very well-regarded army rifle. The weight without bayonet is 4.0 kg, and the cartridges weigh 23.45 g. The weapon has five cartridges in the magazine and one in the chamber, and aiming up to 2200 meters. The magazine is internal and is located to the right of the chamber. The magazine can be refilled by opening a lid on the side. An advantage of the magazine solution is that you can top up with ammunition without opening the bolt. The disadvantage is that cartridges have to be charged individually. In the civilian market, there are fast chargers that make charging very fast, which led to the Krag-Jørgensen rifle excelling in fast shooting competitions. In military service, no form of fast charging was ever used, as the charging frames developed for most simultaneous military rifles such as Mauser and Lee Enfield. Prehistory At the end of the 1860s, the army rifle was significantly developed to achieve a greater firing rate and better accuracy. Inventions such as metal cartridges and better rear-loading mechanisms increased the rate of fire, while cartridges with stronger powder charges provided flatter projectile trajectories and better accuracy. Especially after the Franco-Prussian War in 1870-1871, many new rifle designs were launched. The first military rifle with smoke-free gunpowder, Lebel M / 1886, led to an arms race which resulted in the major military powers rapidly developing new types of rifles. Picture of the rifle called Krag Jørgensen. upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/Gev%C3%A4r_f%C3%B6rs%C3%B6ksmodell_1892_Krag-J%C3%B6rgensen_Norge_-_Arm%C3%A9museum.jpg

[@NorCalSaint]

If it was made in 1916 it is NOT an antique and needs to go through a FLL correct?