[markm1]

I found a m96 dated 1924 today at the gun show all matching but the sight and cleaning rod the stock disc is marked #1and 6.50 for 275 did i do good
i added some pic.

 

[swede]

Congradulations ,you cleaned up with that one . It is one of less than 2,150 M-96's made in 1924 , which is the lowest production year from 1898 to 1925 . The cleaning rods rarely ever match . The rear sight is not to bad either . Does the wood match ? Should be beech .

 

[JIMMY C]

Very good, Check it for Finnish "SA" marks. I find these late M/96 rifles very interesting. Also any Green paint on the butt plate?

Post some photos when you can.

Also welcom to Gunboards!!

 

[markm1]

no green paint and the stock matches and no sa on it

 

[markm1]

it has KRT 291 on the but plate under the serial number

 

[swede]

It is thought that the " KRT " marking is from a military school or academy .

 

[foudufoot]

Nice find! One of the holes in my collection. Please post pictures when you get it. Dan

 

[Mike Augustine]

Pictures please.

Don't worry about the cleaning rod, does it still have the standard military sight?