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They dropped the use of the locking screws around 1947 prior to introduce the fully "commercial" M/98 in 1949.

The 640 all have fore end checkering. While it's not impossible the stock was ordered that way, the more likely is that it was removed when the stock was repaired.

Only way to determine the YOM is with SN.
 
I have an old Husqvarna rifle that I would like to identify, I've done some research of my own and have read through this thread, but you guys seem to really know your stuff!! This is my first rifle, it is as far as I can tell a Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Model 1640 in .270 WINCH.
Serial number says 134031 which would date it to 1952?? Which is confusing because on the information I found it said they didn't make them with beechwood stocks until 1953?
Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated!
I'm still trying to figure out how to post pictures, Ill get some up as soon as possible... (I'm new to all of this technology stuff)
 
What you have, from the pics,but if the bolt is jewelded, it's a model 1100,if it's not, then you have a 1952 model 640.
Now, it's not a 1640, it's a FN commencial M98 action.

Hope that helps.
 
Thanks for the quick reply! The bolt is NOT jewelled, so it's a 640? What else should I know about this rifle?
I don't was contemplating getting some work done on it, possibly a new stock, glass bedded etc. What are your thoughts on this? Is there anywhere I can buy a Monte Carlo stock that will fit this action well? Thanks!
 
Snijders96 said:
Thanks for the quick reply! The bolt is NOT jewelled, so it's a 640? What else should I know about this rifle?
I don't was contemplating getting some work done on it, possibly a new stock, glass bedded etc. What are your thoughts on this? Is there anywhere I can buy a Monte Carlo stock that will fit this action well? Thanks!
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Much more stock options for a '98 Mauser then a 1600. Boyds would be a good place to start looking.
 
Mounting scope

Hello Husqvarna experts. Really tough to scan through 168 pages of this sticky but did give it a go. Sorry if these questions are redundant - I'm just not sure if the advice already given applies to my model.
Looking for recommendations on optics.
I have what I gather is a 1640 action rifle and appears to be D/T from factory. S/N is 2515**A which seems to be around 1961. One of the pearls I gathered from this thread is the recommended two-part bases are Leupold #51263 (?) and I assume the base provides a dovetail for the rings although I can't seem to find a photo on the web. Is there a downside to the one-piece base? Can anyone point me to a Canadian source for the one or two-piece bases for this rifle? Am I going to want medium height rings if I mount a Zeiss Conquest 3-9 x 40? Would a compact fixed power be more appropriate to the gun's handling? e.g. Leupold 4x FX II.
Once I get confirmation I'm on the right track then will start a WTB in the EE.
Photos to follow - camera is charging.
thanks.
 
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