[neubig1970]

How'd I do?Any comments appreciated

 

[Thauglor]

That looks great! Makes me want to buy one

 

[swede]

Welcome to the Forum . Looks to be in excellent shape from what I can see in the photos . Good that you have one since we have not seen any imported for 15+ years or more . I doubt there are many left in Sweden to export to the USA or elsewhere .

 

[neubig1970]

yea....it was advertised as "not seeing much use". I am only curious how a 43 husky that from appearances is unissued, ends up with a stock disk marked 2 for barrel condition. If anyone has a photo of an excellent m38 bore...would you please post it?

 

[swede]

Have you removed the stock ? It may not be original to the rifle ? Most I have seen are unnumbered or mismatched converted M96 beech stocks . Rare to see a matching HVA M38 stock . The disc may have been missing & a collector added one to fill the cutout ( not related to the actual bore ) . Also , look to see if the barrel is a replacement with a " Crown/letter " stamped on it & on the wrist of the stock .

I doubt you can judge a bore by a photo posted on the internet . Clean it well & use your own eyes to judge it > A #2 it not a bad bore !

 

[neubig1970]

I got the stock off...the handguard matched the stock but they dont match the rifle. only markings on the barrell were O.C.

 

[swede]

It may have it's original barrel ? The stock could be original or a replacement . Does it have a cartouche on the wrist of the stock ?

Is your stock a cut down M96 with some of the cleaning rod relief cuts filled in ?

Are your cocking piece & bolt sleeve ep'ed to match ?

 

[flatwins]

Nice! Love my M38.