Finnish model 1894/14

[Pisgah]

This is an axis partner weapon and not a Beutewaffe. This board may be the closest to appropriate for it though. I bought this carbine 25-30 years ago after reading a classified ad in the KC Star newspaper. I think I actually went to look at a Russian SKS but was offered this. I knew it was uncommon at that time so did not deliberate long before buying it.

 

[Jdt]

I think this is the very first SA marked 1894/14 I've ever seen. Nice!

 

[Muncher 1953]

my 1st seen as well, suggestive of a 1909 Argentine cavalry carbine. the rear sling termination is interesting, kind of a hybrid of K98k & post war solutions where someone nailed or screwed the tip of the J216 sling to the cutout for the klemmstuck.

 

[alund]

Any info on the sling? Those are very particular and people have to make them from other slings. An original is not an easy find since most are made up.

 

[Pisgah]

All I know about the sling is that it was on the rifle when I bought it. I knew the rifle was rare. I cleaned it and put it away. I just took delivery of the remainder of my collection that was in storage in Kansas from before I started residency and this one was in the pile.

 

[Muncher 1953]

“I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore…..”

looking around the ‘net a bit, I found this

Original Swedish Mauser m/1894-14 Carbine by Waffenfabrik Mauser with Bayonet Lug - Serial 7351 - dated 1895

Original Item: Only one Available. "Swedish Mausers" are a family of bolt-action rifles based on an improved variant of Mauser's earlier Model 1893, but using the 6.5×55mm cartridge, and incorporating unique design elements as requested by Sweden. These are the m/94 (Model 1894) carbine, m/96...

www.ima-usa.com

https://truegunvalue.com/rifle/mauser/1894-14-carbine/price-historical-value-1515#newItems

File:Karbin m-1894 - 6,5x55mm - Armémuseum.jpg - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

from looking at these examples, I think that Pisgah’s is at least an original style sling, as these appear very similar. I’d be curious to know how the idea of a side mounted sling came to be, who was first, who copied/improved on who’s ideas. I think the side sling is the feature that most attracted me to K98ks above other bolt action rifles.