Husqvarna Sporting Rifles #### - ALL MODELS!!!
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Thank you for the compliment!!
Now, I may have a bit to learn here. The rifle belongs to a very close friend of mine, and he inherited it from his father years ago. Going by what my friend tells me, he claims it is a Husqvarna rifle, now, I’m not at all familiar with the husky’s, and when I did some googling, I quickly found that there are a lot of different models out there. The barrel appears to be aftermarket, 26” and chambered in 30-06. On the underside of the barrel it is stamped B.L. FAHLEN 10/20/65. On the right side of the receiver, it’s stamped model 1908, and on the left, it says Deutsche Waffen-und, Munitionsfabriken, Berlin. The stock that was on the rifle, is also an aftermarket stock from what I’m told, so I can’t go off it to match up the model. The stock that was on the rifle, didn’t have any cross bolts, so I never did put any in this stock. Im not to sure what you mean by the charge lip?
I was at work last night when I posted the photos, I don’t have a pc at home, but I can post additional photos in 4 days when I go back to work lol. I’m afraid though that my friend and I may have a mistaken identity in this rifle? I clearly recognize the mauser action, I believe that Husqvarna’s did use some Mauser actions though?
If from this description, can you or anyone can confirm wether this is a Husqvarna for me? If it’s not, I apologize for the confusion and will take down the post, to keep the thread on track
Cheers!
Well, it sure wasn't a Husqvarna rifle then.. The only M98 they used were FN made. Sounds like Sidvicious (is innoncent - was an easy one !!
) got it right.
Husqvarna civilian model Swedish Mauser 96 (no thumb cut-out, no vertical projection on the cocking piece) in 9.3x62 with a Leupold 1-4X20. Marked on barrel, "Husqvarna Vapenfabriks A.B. Kal. 9.3x62". Husqvarna trademark on buttplate. With Talley QD rings the bolt handle needs only a very slight and easy modification to fit under the scope. No heat, no bending, no welding. When you want access to the iron sights, which are visible above the scope bases, the scope removes in just a few seconds and reattaches with no loss of zero.
Thats a nice rifle Rob. I like the Leupold 1-4. Its great you can see the sights over the bases; I am a little surprised. I wonder if that cross bolt was added later? An unusual location. I have a Husqvarna 96 9.3x57 that I quite like.
Rob, your rifle is a model 649. This model exists with both the M/38 "commercial" and the different phases that brang the M/98 "commercial" with the "H" ring.
lledwod, your rifle is either a M/46 or a M/46A. The M46 have a round pistol grip and were made using M/94 actions. The M46A were made with the M/38 actions.
lledwod, your rifle is either a M/46 or a M/46A. The M46 have a round pistol grip and were made using M/94 actions. The M46A were made with the M/38 actions.
I hate it when you can't see iron sights over scope bases, so I was pleased. I assume the cross bolt was added by an original owner after the slight tang crack appeared. Now its a very solid stock. However I still may re-stock it in walnut at some point. It was drilled and tapped when I bought it, had no real collector value, so any and all modifications are possible. Not the trigger though. I like a good two-stage "military" trigger, and the one in this rifle is excellent.
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Thank you for the model information. Since I like the ####-on-closing M-96 action (simple, light, compact and faster to cycle than the M-98), I enjoy the current very affordable M-96 sporter market: the various Husqvarna models, plus Stiga, Falun, etc.
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My bad.
I removed the sights, shortened the barrel to 22", bedded the action, installed a Limbsaver recoil pad, and refinished the stock. I know, I know, resist the bubba inside. It's the rifle that I go to most often while newer and fancier sit on the rack, it just has that feel. The fact that it shoots under an inch doesn't hurt.
I removed the sights, shortened the barrel to 22", bedded the action, installed a Limbsaver recoil pad, and refinished the stock. I know, I know, resist the bubba inside. It's the rifle that I go to most often while newer and fancier sit on the rack, it just has that feel. The fact that it shoots under an inch doesn't hurt.
Honestly I don't mind modifying those rifles because they are plenty. Modifying a Model 46AN or 246 for example, would be the real sacrilege, though, because of their scaricity. And even there, these (227 ans 226 exemplars were respectively made of each) rifles were modified in Sweden as per they didn't look at their collector value in the days... the untouched versions are so rare that we know less than 12 of each still being around... and only a couple of each aren't d&t...
Just picked up a brand new in the box Lyman 57 HVA Micrometer Receiver Sight.
Complete with instructions. Even the screws were still in an unopened package.
I put it on a 30-06 fullstock carbine. A perfect fit without any need to modify the stock.
(I note that Lyman spells it "Husquarna.")
Complete with instructions. Even the screws were still in an unopened package.
I put it on a 30-06 fullstock carbine. A perfect fit without any need to modify the stock.
(I note that Lyman spells it "Husquarna.")
Just picked up a brand new in the box Lyman 57 HVA Micrometer Receiver Sight.
Complete with instructions. Even the screws were still in an unopened package.
I put it on a 30-06 fullstock carbine. A perfect fit without any need to modify the stock.
(I note that Lyman spells it "Husquarna.")
Wow, that is nice.
