[flatwins]

Greetings all. This is my first post on the forum though I have been here a few times as a guest while looking for info.

Anyhow, I'm not an expert on Swedes by any means but appreciate the firearms and the 6.5x55 cartridge. I currently have two M38 Husqvarnas, one a numbers matching original and the other a very nicely built sporter.

My brother knew I was on the hunt for a M94 and found this one at a local pawn shop. He lives in another town and I should have it in my hands next weekend but for now all I have is a few mediocre phone pics and shred of facts. At $300 out the door I figured I couldn't go wrong on it. The bolt number is two digits away from the receiver number and it is missing the barrel band\nose piece. The stock appears to have been varnished at some point.

Here's the photos I have of it so far and I'm hoping you all may help to fill in some missing info. Thank you in advance for anything you can provide. I can get the serial number from my brother.

 

[swede]

Welcome to the forum . You cannot go wrong at $300 for a M-94 . Nose caps are rarely found , but will run $100 or more if you can find one . Not to say you won't find a sleeper ! It has the muzzle extension required when imported to meet the 18" barrel length . Since changed to 16" , but I would not remove the extension , as it will leave an ugly counter bore in the muzzle . 1904 is a common year of manufacture for M94 carbines , but still rare for collectors , as most have been converted to the M94/14 model which has a bayonet lug . The importer mismatched the bolt when imported . You can get a new original leather buckle with the keeper if you want to replace it for $25 . See the link below for Liberty Tree Collectors . Original slings for the M94 are RARE & sell in the $100 range when found . I would try to remove the varnish on the wood . Try denatured alcohol or a very mild stripper . Don't ruin it with a harsh stripper or chemical like " Easy-Off Oven cleaner " . Your brass unit disc is marked for the 7th company of the 4th Regiment of Artillery , rack #51 . You have a project to work on & get it back to original configuration . Good luck .

https://www.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewcategories.asp?idCategory=42

 

[buffdog]

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Liberty Tree Collectors had some 94-15 nose caps and also some 94-15 Bayonets (without scabbards and wood scales) advertised for sale too.

Swede pretty well said everything in his post. Good find.

 

[swede]

If you click on the M94/14 bayonet lugs , they are sold out . His M94 stock is cut for the nose cap only .

 

[flatwins]

True, I'll need a M94 nosecap which will be tricky to find. I haven't looked at them closely yet but could a 94/14 cap be modified to use on the 94 if a guy cut away the extra metal? Not saying I would do that but rather just thinking out loud. If needed, I could probably fabricate my own nose piece. Not worried too much about it yet. I'm just jazzed to have landed a M94 for a price I can tolerate.

 

[swede]

Yes , you could cut away the bayonet lug & just use the nose cap . However , those at Liberty Tree were way under priced for their market value , closer to $100 . As soon as those 8 were listed , they were sold . The guy did not have a clue what they were worth . I have a repro nose cap made on a CNC for $50 + $5 shipping if you are interested .

 

[flatwins]

The repro nose cap sounds like something I could use. I sent you a PM on it.

 

[swede]

I answered your PM at 7:30 . I need an e-mail address to send photos to .

 

[manygunsmike]

Nice carbine ! I sent you a PM also

manygunsmike

 

[bones92]

Nice find. The beauty of this passion we share is that time, perseverance and patience usually reward the diligent.

 

[flatwins]

Thanks all. The serial number is HR 2927X if that helps to prove it belonged to some Swedish king or something.