Swedish m/41

Here's something a little different, my Swedish m/41. The Swedes picked m/96s that were known to be the most accurate for the conversions. Sitting on top is an AGA 42, 3X scope which was the first Swedish made scope needed after the Germans figured they needed their Ajacks more than Sweden did. The Ajack turned out to be a far better scope, the AGA has a reputation of clouding up and doesn't take in near the light the Ajack did. Fortunately this one is crystal clear. Only around 1000 m/41s with the AGA 42 scopes were built before an improved model, the AGA44 came about. As noted this one is even more rare as the base, mount and rings are matching as well as all parts. One band was force matched.

The unit disk translates into K I K Kikargevar, (scoped rifle) I16 16th Infantry No. 132, Rack number 132.

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I don't know much about these Sniper Rifles , but I do know that this Example is one I would be proud to have in my collection !!!!!!!!

Totally agree! I’m really sorry I missed the boat on these...

Wolfsburg said:

Totally agree! I’m really sorry I missed the boat on these...

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Agreed!! I remember when they were around 850, and I remember thinking, man I’m not gonna pay that always wanted one and I seriously missed the boat myself. An M96 ended up being my first rifle though!

Great looking rifle, and one I’m certainly jealous of, thanks for sharing!

Beautiful example sir.

The M41bs were affordable and available for a year or two so I bought three and traded one. All mine were 1898-1900 Obees.

These like the OPs, I have only seen one for sale, after it sold. Very hard to find and a nice uncommon sniper. Thanks for posting.

mike radford said:

The M41bs were affordable and available for a year or two so I bought three and traded one. All mine were 1898-1900 Obees.

These like the OPs, I have only seen one for sale, after it sold. Very hard to find and a nice uncommon sniper. Thanks for posting.

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The m/41Bs were an upgrade. In 1955 the AGA42 and AGA44 rifles were surplussed and the remaining m/41s had their Ajack scopes retrofitted with improved multi-coated lenses. The letter B was stamped on the left side of the ranging turret housing next to the scope's serial number. A new short side rail with a screw in the front designed to be a recoil stop was also used. Setscrews were done away with replaced by punch holes. The base and mount were then numbered to the rifle. An adjustable rear sight also replaced the traditional ladder sight and a front sight hood was added. The bolt was blued and the rifle was given a dull finish. The fit and finish of the B's is usually nowhere near as good as the original m/41. The armorers didn't care whether parts matched except the bolt and receiver but the accuracy never suffered. It saw service until the mid 90s so your Obies could have been 90 years old and still seeing action in places such as Bosnia.

The m/41Bs also have a well deserved reputation as the one to beat in vintage sniper matches. I know my B is good to 800 yards. Me maybe not.

Compared to my 1912 m/41 my m/41B uses a 1918 Carl Gustafs receiver and bolt. Easy to see why the Ajack was kept and the AGA discontinued. The scope can is numbered to the rifle.

Gorgeous!

Thanks for posting, and thanks for the info! I didn't know much about this scope variety.

Jeff

Fine find!!

That is a fantastic weapon sheepy. Glass looks good. Those M41’s were subject to fogginess. Nice example.

alund said:

That is a fantastic weapon sheepy. Glass looks good. Those M41’s were subject to fogginess. Nice example.

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I bought it off a real nice guy Andy, I believe you know him.

sheepdog said:

Here's something a little different, my Swedish m/41. The Swedes picked m/96s that were known to be the most accurate for the conversions. Sitting on top is an AGA 42, 3X scope which was the first Swedish made scope needed after the Germans figured they needed their Ajacks more than Sweden did. The Ajack turned out to be a far better scope, the AGA has a reputation of clouding up and doesn't take in near the light the Ajack did. Fortunately this one is crystal clear. Only around 1000 m/41s with the AGA 42 scopes were built before an improved model, the AGA44 came about. As noted this one is even more rare as the base, mount and rings are matching as well as all parts. One band was force matched.

The unit disk translates into K I K Kikargevar, (scoped rifle) I16 16th Infantry No. 132, Rack number 132.

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Upon researching my Mauser, I ran across this old post.

I don't know if @sheepdog is still active on here or not.

I have had this gun for over thirty years and have never researched it before. I am now thinking of selling it along with most of my guns, because of health reasons and I do not wish to burden my wife with guns to deal with.

According to the medallion on my rifle it is from the same unit as yours. It is a 1906 Karl Gustafs.

I think they selected 16 rifles from each unit to make snipers out of.

Mine has the turned down bolt and was drilled and tapped for a scope. Unfortunately, someone cut the stock back and took the scope base off. I realize this will probably really hurt the value of the gun.

Everything on mine is matching numbers, even the stock.