Short carbine variant of the Swedish Mauser with a 23.6-inch barrel, adopted by cavalry and vehicle crew. Many M96 rifles were converted to M38 configuration post-WWII as the army modernized. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 6.5x55mm Swedish Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1938, Sweden Weight: 128 oz Overall length: 44" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting