Oh no, that's it....with a steel guard 1600 I'll have a pair of all the models that interest me. It will be 2 commercial 96, 2 commercial 98, and 2 1600....early and late of each model...then I'm done, that is enough HVA for me. I'm getting really good at crack repairs and steaming out dents since getting into these....wood is soo dry.
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Oh no, that's it....with a steel guard 1600 I'll have a pair of all the models that interest me. It will be 2 commercial 96, 2 commercial 98, and 2 1600....early and late of each model...then I'm done, that is enough HVA for me. I'm getting really good at crack repairs and steaming out dents since getting into these....wood is soo dry.
ruger4,
What you have is a HVA-CG "Standard Magnum" later known as Grade II Magnum (for the "6" series).
HVA produced the 1900 series (a.k.a. "1970") only for three years, so from 1967 to 1970, before the firearms production being sold to FFV who also owned Carl Gustav.
The "5" series - those with a serial starting by "5" - were made from remaining HVA parts between 1970 and 1971. Yours was made in 1971.
While resuming production, they decided the new production was to be marked with a serail # starting with a "6".
As for value, depending on the location and how lucky you are, it usually goes from 500.00 $ to over 850.00 $ for a mint one.
And, yes, the HVA disease is addictive, believe me. For the '94/38 actioned models, you at least need three; one 46, one 46A or B and one 640 and if you're very lucky, you may find one of the rare 46AN...
What you have is a HVA-CG "Standard Magnum" later known as Grade II Magnum (for the "6" series).
HVA produced the 1900 series (a.k.a. "1970") only for three years, so from 1967 to 1970, before the firearms production being sold to FFV who also owned Carl Gustav.
The "5" series - those with a serial starting by "5" - were made from remaining HVA parts between 1970 and 1971. Yours was made in 1971.
While resuming production, they decided the new production was to be marked with a serail # starting with a "6".
As for value, depending on the location and how lucky you are, it usually goes from 500.00 $ to over 850.00 $ for a mint one.
And, yes, the HVA disease is addictive, believe me. For the '94/38 actioned models, you at least need three; one 46, one 46A or B and one 640 and if you're very lucky, you may find one of the rare 46AN...
Thank you sir , very much appreciated , there is a couple bluing rubs on the top of the barrel but other than that considering 40 + years it's in very good shape, with the price range/value you've provided I did very well , I do plan on keeping it , there is something about these rifles that I really like....I happened to come across a full stock 6.5 x 55 Husky I will post pics of as well for your knowledge and input if you would......
Can you elaborate on the HVA action ? As mentioned I'm still getting familiar with them , is this one a good action ? Is there a specific action one should look for over another ?
Thanks again , I do appreciate your reply
Well, it's a development of the previous 1600 action, keeping the same breeching systems but changing the bolt from a controlled feed to a push feed. They used tapered locking lugs to serve a anti-binding bolt guides.
They also used a unique adjustable trigger, easy to adjust and reliable.
Since I don't know what you want to know about it, you will find detailed description of the action in both Frank de Haas' "Bolt Action Rifles" and Stuart Ottesson's "The Bolt Action Rifle, Vol II'"
They also used a unique adjustable trigger, easy to adjust and reliable.
Since I don't know what you want to know about it, you will find detailed description of the action in both Frank de Haas' "Bolt Action Rifles" and Stuart Ottesson's "The Bolt Action Rifle, Vol II'"
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Nice rifle ruger4!
I can't believe the hva/FFV rifles with the 1900 actions are so undervalued. The silkiest action action ever produced imho. If I could only find one in 6.5x55.
I put them above older sakos and tikka m65s, which sell at much higher prices. Baribal- any reason why these 1900 actions are so undervalued?
I can't believe the hva/FFV rifles with the 1900 actions are so undervalued. The silkiest action action ever produced imho. If I could only find one in 6.5x55.
I put them above older sakos and tikka m65s, which sell at much higher prices. Baribal- any reason why these 1900 actions are so undervalued?
I'm really impressed with the FN98 actions....much tighter and smoother then I thought they would be.
When did HVA start using hammer forged barrels? Was there a set year or model they started with these?
I'm probably on the other side of the tracks with this but I really do like the commercial '38's and '98's more then the 1600....just seem to have more care and work put into them.
When did HVA start using hammer forged barrels? Was there a set year or model they started with these?
I'm probably on the other side of the tracks with this but I really do like the commercial '38's and '98's more then the 1600....just seem to have more care and work put into them.
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thanks throttle...........
here is another I recently acquired , 6.5 x 55.......I haven't touched it yet, not sure what I'm going to do with this one , clean it up , leave it ???
love it though, came with a cheap fixed 4X scope but stacks em real nice at 100 yards......looking forward to reloading for this one
again , any info is very much appreciated.......any recommendations for a scope for this rifle , was thinking something old school , not to much bling
here is another I recently acquired , 6.5 x 55.......I haven't touched it yet, not sure what I'm going to do with this one , clean it up , leave it ???
love it though, came with a cheap fixed 4X scope but stacks em real nice at 100 yards......looking forward to reloading for this one
again , any info is very much appreciated.......any recommendations for a scope for this rifle , was thinking something old school , not to much bling
Well got it in today. Already stripped it down and getting it prepped for a new oil finish. It is in very good shape. Serial# 2607xx. And yes it does have the 20" barrel. Having trouble with image host at the moment.
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It looks like it "may" have started life as a late Model 46B 1942 for sure... these later 46B have the sleeved barrel with a crimp like the 640 and original barrel lenght was 600mm (23.622") can't say from the pic if it was modified, but it had the stock elongated to make a Hellstock (fullstock).
Someone invested a whole lot of time (and money?) to make it a fullstock...
Someone invested a whole lot of time (and money?) to make it a fullstock...
