Value: 1896 Swede Mauser?

**rochte** · January 05, 2013, 01:43

What's a decent price for a very good to excellent condition 1896 Swede Mauser? Bore is excellent, wood looks good, most numbers match. Stock disk intact. Thanks!

oddcarl · January 05, 2013, 01:51

Samco had theirs for about $420 last time I checked, so I'd say $375 or so. Others may have different ideas on value.

**K. Funk** · January 05, 2013, 04:57

I sold an 1899 Oberndorf for over $450. Typically, $350-$400 is more normal. For a while there I couldn't give them away, $275 was more normal, but they have made a comeback. M38's are another story, sold one for $550.

krf

**rochte** · January 05, 2013, 15:25

Thanks for the replies. I traded an M39 for one today... Looks real nice and I'll post pics a little later. Bore is perfect, wood is real nice, receiver is dated 1913. The numbers don't all match, though - really hoping I didn't screw myself by not being more careful and checking that.

randy762ak · January 06, 2013, 18:17

I looked at an Oberndorf today for $400.00 Ill be calling tomorrow to offer the shop $350 If he goes for it CC will take a hit,,,,,,

alphadog58 · January 10, 2013, 15:00

I have an all matching 1899 Carl Gustav. It shoots great. Problem is, the metal had been reblued with cold blue, the stock refinished (not badly), and the disc is missing. I couldn't get $250 for it in our Marketplace a year ago. Maybe I'll try again... unless one of you guys want it...
Larry

gates · January 10, 2013, 22:51

$400 sounds about right.

**parallaxbill** · January 14, 2013, 04:38

I would only pay $400 for a Swede that is completely matching, minty or one of the rarest or earliest production years etc. And then only if in excellent condition.

In my area mostly matching vg condition Swede 96s in my area you can buy for $250 or so.

**parallaxbill** · January 14, 2013, 04:46

Also, don't fret the bands, or rear sight parts not matching since that is common and doesn't detract from collector value as much as refinishing, mismatched bolt or poor condition does.

Condition is #1, full matching numbers #2......and so on..

Tailback · January 15, 2013, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphadog58

I have an all matching 1899 Carl Gustav. It shoots great. Problem is, the metal had been reblued with cold blue, the stock refinished (not badly), and the disc is missing. I couldn't get $250 for it in our Marketplace a year ago. Maybe I'll try again... unless one of you guys want it...
Larry

Tell me more.

What's the bore condition? Do you have gauges for throat and/or muzzle? I wouldn't mind a good bubba'izing project on a 6.5 but only for one that has really good accuracy potential.

johnnycobra · January 15, 2013, 14:49

I traded a minty fresh 1899 dated rifle with stock disc and all - beautiful fiery blue bluing on the sight and follower spring for a 41colt pistol. No, not a SA Colt, but a DA Colt New Navy, I believe. It also had timing issues.
Yes, this is the worst trade I ever made.
I don't ever see really nice long swedes anymore around here. An un-bubba'd one like I describe would easily go over $400, I would think.
Lot's of $300 shorter models or ones that have been messed with though.

oddcarl · January 15, 2013, 15:29

I certainly don't regret paying 5 Benjamins for my minty long rifle. It's a great shooter too. May have been more than market value, but I don't care one bit, it will probably be a rifle I never ever get rid of.

I probably wouldn't mind buying another if I had the cash and it was at the right price. It would be great to find a already bubba'd one, and make a nice, short barreled hunting rifle for my sister. She likes the 1896, it's just to akward for her to handle without a rest.

kmurphy · January 15, 2013, 18:04

I bought a 1901 CG F.S.R. With Elit front and Helqvist rear dipoters, paid a litttle more than I should have, but I like it.

I told the guy I was willing to spend a little extra coin to make sure he packed it up right when he shipped it. Glad he did.

January 05, 2013, 04:57	#3
K. Funk Real Life Metallurgist Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 38 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Myerstown, PA Posts: 3,955	I sold an 1899 Oberndorf for over $450. Typically, $350-$400 is more normal. For a while there I couldn't give them away, $275 was more normal, but they have made a comeback. M38's are another story, sold one for $550. krf __________________ The Mason-Dixon FAL Association wants YOU!! Ask me for details. You never know what's going on inside the mind of a crazy man!! Check out username kandainv on Gunbroker; always some neat stuff!! FYB!!!!

January 10, 2013, 15:00	#6
alphadog58 Duke of Yankeedom Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 9405 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: SE CT Posts: 2,394	I have an all matching 1899 Carl Gustav. It shoots great. Problem is, the metal had been reblued with cold blue, the stock refinished (not badly), and the disc is missing. I couldn't get $250 for it in our Marketplace a year ago. Maybe I'll try again... unless one of you guys want it... Larry __________________ "I aim to make mischief." Nathan Fillion in "Serenity". "Man, I know. Ever'body funny, you funny, too." George Thorogood

January 14, 2013, 04:38	#8
parallaxbill Prototype machinist Contributor Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 26251 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NC Posts: 729	I would only pay $400 for a Swede that is completely matching, minty or one of the rarest or earliest production years etc. And then only if in excellent condition. In my area mostly matching vg condition Swede 96s in my area you can buy for $250 or so. __________________ ParallaxBill

January 14, 2013, 04:46	#9
parallaxbill Prototype machinist Contributor Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 26251 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NC Posts: 729	Also, don't fret the bands, or rear sight parts not matching since that is common and doesn't detract from collector value as much as refinishing, mismatched bolt or poor condition does. Condition is #1, full matching numbers #2......and so on.. __________________ ParallaxBill

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January 05, 2013, 01:43	#1
rochte Veteran Member Contributor FALaholic #: 16305 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 1,406	Value: 1896 Swede Mauser? What's a decent price for a very good to excellent condition 1896 Swede Mauser? Bore is excellent, wood looks good, most numbers match. Stock disk intact. Thanks! Last edited by rochte; January 05, 2013 at 01:50.

January 05, 2013, 01:51	#2
oddcarl Registered FALaholic #: 64180 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 512	Samco had theirs for about $420 last time I checked, so I'd say $375 or so. Others may have different ideas on value.

January 05, 2013, 15:25	#4
rochte Veteran Member Contributor FALaholic #: 16305 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 1,406	Thanks for the replies. I traded an M39 for one today... Looks real nice and I'll post pics a little later. Bore is perfect, wood is real nice, receiver is dated 1913. The numbers don't all match, though - really hoping I didn't screw myself by not being more careful and checking that.

January 06, 2013, 18:17	#5
randy762ak Registered FALaholic #: 25888 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: From the commie state of stinking NY Posts: 1,516	I looked at an Oberndorf today for $400.00 Ill be calling tomorrow to offer the shop $350 If he goes for it CC will take a hit,,,,,,

January 10, 2013, 22:51	#7
gates Registered FALaholic #: 129 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: phx az Posts: 10,429	$400 sounds about right.

January 15, 2013, 14:49	#11
johnnycobra Registered FALaholic #: 26209 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 353	I traded a minty fresh 1899 dated rifle with stock disc and all - beautiful fiery blue bluing on the sight and follower spring for a 41colt pistol. No, not a SA Colt, but a DA Colt New Navy, I believe. It also had timing issues. Yes, this is the worst trade I ever made. I don't ever see really nice long swedes anymore around here. An un-bubba'd one like I describe would easily go over $400, I would think. Lot's of $300 shorter models or ones that have been messed with though.

January 15, 2013, 15:29	#12
oddcarl Registered FALaholic #: 64180 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 512	I certainly don't regret paying 5 Benjamins for my minty long rifle. It's a great shooter too. May have been more than market value, but I don't care one bit, it will probably be a rifle I never ever get rid of. I probably wouldn't mind buying another if I had the cash and it was at the right price. It would be great to find a already bubba'd one, and make a nice, short barreled hunting rifle for my sister. She likes the 1896, it's just to akward for her to handle without a rest.

January 15, 2013, 18:04	#13
kmurphy Registered FALaholic #: 29121 Join Date: May 2007 Location: S.E. Wisconsin Posts: 782	I bought a 1901 CG F.S.R. With Elit front and Helqvist rear dipoters, paid a litttle more than I should have, but I like it. I told the guy I was willing to spend a little extra coin to make sure he packed it up right when he shipped it. Glad he did.