Husqvarna Sporting Rifles #### - ALL MODELS!!!
- Thread starter Baribal
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Well, it's either it originally was a 7000 "Imperial" with thick plastic like coating or the rifle was bought with an optional sight. A lot of HVA rifles had their rear sights changed at the time of selling or were "special orders". Many 1600/1640 spring type rear sights were replaced by folding Marbles or Lyman ones to accomodate a scope. Three leaf folding sights (100, 200, 300m) were available on the higher end "Imperial" models (6000 and 7000) but were also available at an extra cost and a batch of rifles may well have been ordered that way directly from the factory.
Now, to know if the rifle was (well it still may be, less the original stock coating, which is a distinctive trait) a "7000", you need to remove the stock. Even if the trigger was replaced, the inletting will tell.
You remove bot action screws, remove the bolt, put a large dowel in the bolt raceway (tight fit), either turn the rifle metal down on a table or the floor or carefully fitting it in a padded wise, then pull the action out by the dowell and the barrel - or holding on the floor and pulling on the stock (not my prefered technic, though) - at the same time so the barreled action comes out straight.. it may need some gentle repeated taps of a rubber mallet on the barrel and / or the dowell... it should break loose. Ne need to use a lot of force.
Now, to know if the rifle was (well it still may be, less the original stock coating, which is a distinctive trait) a "7000", you need to remove the stock. Even if the trigger was replaced, the inletting will tell.
You remove bot action screws, remove the bolt, put a large dowel in the bolt raceway (tight fit), either turn the rifle metal down on a table or the floor or carefully fitting it in a padded wise, then pull the action out by the dowell and the barrel - or holding on the floor and pulling on the stock (not my prefered technic, though) - at the same time so the barreled action comes out straight.. it may need some gentle repeated taps of a rubber mallet on the barrel and / or the dowell... it should break loose. Ne need to use a lot of force.
It’s a shooter !
Had the new toy out to the range today, maybe those old 180gr Dominion’s loosened up the action enough to get it out of the stock. It’s pretty snappy off the bags but at 100 yds how can’t you love this little gem.
Had the new toy out to the range today, maybe those old 180gr Dominion’s loosened up the action enough to get it out of the stock. It’s pretty snappy off the bags but at 100 yds how can’t you love this little gem.
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Most are good shooters... this one is no exception.
If you break the action free from the stock, make sure the small web between the trigger / magazine well is not cracked.... usually when the action is very tight in the stock it's because of wood dryness...
If you break the action free from the stock, make sure the small web between the trigger / magazine well is not cracked.... usually when the action is very tight in the stock it's because of wood dryness...
My newest acquisition from Tradex:
I'm assuming, from the confusing array of Husky model numbers, that this is a 1600? In good in-buggered condition. A few scuffs and dings, but all original except for the hood, which is one from an older Husky that I had kicking around. Alloy trigger guard, 20.5" barrel, in .30/06. 7 lbs, 6 oz., with scope, sling and full magazine. Serial 225###. It's getting hard to find info, but best I can figure this one is from 1959.
P.S. The wood is not quite so dark as it appears in the photo. Effects of the snow background.
I'm assuming, from the confusing array of Husky model numbers, that this is a 1600? In good in-buggered condition. A few scuffs and dings, but all original except for the hood, which is one from an older Husky that I had kicking around. Alloy trigger guard, 20.5" barrel, in .30/06. 7 lbs, 6 oz., with scope, sling and full magazine. Serial 225###. It's getting hard to find info, but best I can figure this one is from 1959.
P.S. The wood is not quite so dark as it appears in the photo. Effects of the snow background.
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Well that answers some nagging questions I have had ... thanks Baribal. Having purchased several Husqvarnas (including one on a trip to Tradex). I wondered where Tony/Anthony got their supply and when it would run out
Have also heard the swedes are limited in possession as well.
The Swedes are limited to own 6 guns (not of the same caliber) but can own more under specific conditions. The collectors need special liscences, and the storage is very important for them, too.
The ownership of guns is also under very strict conditions; being "unfit", wife beater, drunken driver, felony convict, being under restricting orders or being known for violent behavior will keep one out of owning guns.
The ownership of guns is also under very strict conditions; being "unfit", wife beater, drunken driver, felony convict, being under restricting orders or being known for violent behavior will keep one out of owning guns.
So on tradex, there are hundreds of options to choose from in the 1600 series. What should I be looking for in these listings to get the best overall gun. I was hoping 308 but is there a reason to go with a different caliber? What should I be on the look out for? Are the carbines nice?
VG condition, no stock or buttplate cracks or chips, no rust, no parts missing like sights, I like the steel trigger guard version better then the alloy, look at the pics...if you see one you like ask for more pics and they will usually oblige.
Probably won't find too many in 308, but lots in 30-06.
I read that the Norma sight is very rare in the States but you run into them now and again on Canadian imported Swedes...a beautifully machined sight. Those ears on the NECG version look easy enough to file down if you find them distracting, but in actual use I have never found them to be a problem.
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Why do some have scopes, sights removed, modified etc? Do they not come from crates of surplus?
