Swedish Mauser Micrometer Rear Sight...

[amadeus76]

So I’m considering trying to track down a micrometer rear sigh for my M96 long rifle... I understand that there are two types, the SM Sikte F-Ram and the SM Sikte AGJ. Can anyone verify which one is the correct rear sight for the M96?

Side question, were these actually used on military rifles or only on target rifles?

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[Ovidio]

I think this site could help: Swedish rifles 1894 to 1960
Didn’t check yet, but it has lots of info.

[Ernest T]

So I’m considering trying to track down a micrometer rear sigh for my M96 long rifle... I understand that there are two types, the SM Sikte F-Ram and the SM Sikte AGJ. Can anyone verify which one is the correct rear sight for the M96?

Side question, were these actually used on military rifles or only on target rifles?

Might want to check out this thread: Diopters and Rear Sights

[Patrick Chadwick]

The SM backsight types were replacements, and used on civilian target rifles. Military rifles were not supposed to be altered, and thus the only acceptable micrometer backsight was the Västerös micrometer insert, which was a removable add-on for competition purposes, and not a replacement of the backsight leaf, i.e. not an alteration of the original rifle.* See Dana Jones "The Crown Jewels" P. 201-212.

*The BDMP follows this interpretation.

[scottz63]

Hello. Just received a 96/38 a couple of weeks ago. All numbers matching including the Västerös micrometer insert. I have never seen a numbered to the rifle insert before this one. I have looked here, other sites, and all over the net trying to find another one. I'm guessing when this one was converted to the 38 configuration that this was installed at the same time?

Thanks, Scott