Swedish M38 current value

[1911crazy]

The price or value is all about the numbers, the matching serial numbers on the metal parts and the wood. Then having a range plate is a plus too. On the lower price range I tend to see only the bolt match the serial number. An all matching numbered swede mauser will be worth top dollar too. I've seen them hit $450+ but the metal and wood numbers have to match. But the prices can be a roller coaster ride too and may vary more in certain areas. I think finding an all matching numbered swede mauser would be a very rare find. It was my search for the holy grail for many years then one night while looking at another gun the seller had for sale he brought out my holy grail of swede mausers. On the way home i don't think my tires were touching the ground. Then soon after I found my second holy grail of mausers an all matching metal and wood '95 chilean 7mm mauser. It ended my search for these two mausers which i never thought i would see one let alone buy them. The swede m94, m96 sniper and the husqvarna ljungman is another story. Its also how bad you want it and what price you will pay too. Bill
The low end;
Ok the lower price would be for a bolt only matching the serial number would be $200 (bottom with two matching numbers0

Upper end;
All matching numbers metal & wood w/range plate, straight or bent bolt a+ I would say %450 and up to over $500 in some cases. These have been going up lately and i wouldn't be surprised to see a $750 swede mauser(M38/ M96/38, M96) new

I do have a 1907 carl gustaf m96 with an unnumbered new bolt that shoots 1 1/2" groups @ 100yds after i checked the headspace of course. And using new Sellier & Bellt ammo. This one is a looker too and i only paid $225 for it.

for more info go to; http://dutchman.rebooty.com/ I would suggest reading everything so your well armed with the knowledge before you go looking trust me i have seen some BS talk about these awesome mausers so be ready to drive the price down if some puts the BS on you. I have seen it before where a guy told me it was unshot/like new with a shiney bore and i pointed out the crowns on the stock near the trigger guard from it being repaired. Go be on guard and haggle the price too.


BTW Remember to bring a bore lite too. I carry two incase one goes dead.