old military 6.5x55 swedish mauser or new custom build

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My brother wants me to snap photos of the M1carbine and told me to hold off on the mauser. If this is an original G.I. m1 carbine, then I may pick it up.

What do you think? Should I look more into the m1carbine, or pick up the Swedish Mauser?

That really depends upon what you want it for. In years long past, I had a reproduction M1 carbine. Don't recall which brand, except it wasn't a Universal. It was, however, totally reliable, and without a doubt the most enjoyable to shoot long gun I ever fired.

Circumstances caused me to sell it, but I always had a desire lurking in the back of mind to get another one. In late 2011, while looking for an AR15 to Grendelize, I happened upon a WWII G.I. carbine that appeared to be in very good condition, and immediately snapped it up.