Need help with a Swedishicon Mauser

I just picked up a very nice 96 that had been changed to a 38.

It all looks good, part numbers all match, but the barrel dose not have the normal

threads on the end of the barrel.

Do not understand the no thread issue on an otherwise very good looking rifle.

Any suggestions??

Thanks
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