″++CARL GUSTAV NONE NONE″

Production began in 1898 at Carl Gustafs stads Gevärsfaktori in Eskilstuna, Sweden. All Swedish Mausers, were fabricated using a Swedish-supplied high grade tool steel alloyed with nickel, copper, and vanadium, a product then noted for its strength and corrosion resistance. Standard production at Carl Gustafs continued until 1925, but approximately 18,000 m/96 rifles were manufactured by Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB during World War II for civilian marksmanship training. This example is from 1904 and shows plenty of patina. It won't win best of show but it would function just fine as a range day option.