![]() If one digit numbers, read as 6.45mm, 6.46mm, 6.50mm, etc. The full serial number is located on the receiver. ![]() To enhance collector value and ensure the best fitting parts, check to see that all the serial numbers match on the M96. Velocity is around 2,592 fps in the M-96 rifle. If they are 2-digit numbers read as 6.45mm, 6.46mm, etc. It fires the 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser round, the most common surplus version of which is the 139-grain boattail bullet. You will see either the numbers 45 through 52 or the numbers 5 through 2 with the inverted triangle stamp above one. The second set of numbers in the brass medallion concern bore diameter in millimeters as measured by the armorer. You still need to check the bore since shooting may have occurred since the last time it was inspected, but at least you will know the bore will be no better than indicated by the condition stamp. If there is no inverted triangle stamp, the condition is MINT. ![]() This indicates the bore condition where 1=excellent, 2=medium, and 3=poor. One of these numbers will probably have a small inverted triangle stamped above it. Look in the pie shaped wedge that has the numbers 1, 2, and 3. That little brass medallion on the stock contains information regarding the bore condition the last time it was inspected by a Swedish armorer. Here's some info on the brass disc, think I copied it from a post on this or another forum: The serial number appears as S.500 on the left side-rail of the receiver. Brown you have to find this book for serial number chart, search Amazon for: The serial number is prefixed with S and runs S.1 to S.1161 and possibly a few more.
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