History of WWI Primer 124: Swedish Mauser 1896 Documentary
The Swedish Mauser 1896 (Gevär m/96) is a robust bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5x55mm. It features a controlled-feed mechanism with a lowered extractor and a massive non-rotating extractor for superior strength. The rifle boasts a unique tangent-ladder rear sight adjustable from 300 to 2000 meters and a cock-on-closing action. Despite Sweden's neutrality, it saw combat in the Finnish Civil and Winter Wars.









