I also collect military surplus, and I have a Swedish M96 and an M38. Both are in very good condition showing only slight usage. Your description of the M38 sounds to be the usual. They are very nice well built rifles, shoot very well, and the 6.5X55 Swede cartridge is a fine round, accurate, and low recoil. My advise is if the price is right go for it. It will end up being one of the favorites in your collection.
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