Husqvarna Sporting Rifles #### - ALL MODELS!!!

As far as I understand, the 1640 is a "modified Mauser design", and takes some features from both the original mauser small ring and the large ring design.

It is a small ring, because it doesn't have the big bump at the front that the large ring mausers do. But it cocks on opening, like a large ring 98, not on closing, like a small ring 96.

Others more knowledgeable can correct/expound as they see fit.
 
MM,
What more do you want to you? - The markings you are showing are consistent with civilian FNH markings, less the proofmarks wich are supposed to be on the lower left side of the receiver, just under the woodline, and were removed by HVA (on some exemples, you can see a blemished remain of "Fabrique Nationale D'Armes de Guerre" on the left side of the receivers used by HVA, because they used to scrub them). In the early days, HVA usually emitted their rifles the same year / year after the receivers were manufactured by FNH.

Actually, the users of FN Supreme Mauser are too numerous for me to enumerate all of them here, but beyond others; of course, FNH, Weatherby, Sako, Browning all used them.
FNH continued to manufacture the older style until about '63, and other derivative of the Supreme actions (Long, Short, MAgnum and Target) 'til about '75.

The small ring 1640 is very similar to the Supreme, but three years older, the latter being a large ring of course, but the 1640 uses a different bolt head, quite the same as the M/94/96/38, with the ejector cut under the lugs, unlike used on the other Mauser designs. The bolt shroud is the same as the M/98, so is the position of the third lug on the bolt. The action screws have the same pattern as the M/98 and the breaching system is the same as the one used on the M/94/96/38, means the barrel does not bottom on a lip (or flange) into the receiver, but only outside - the M/98 barrel bottoms both into the receiver and on the outside of the receiver.
 
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I decided to give my stock a nice lift, so I went over it with some 0000 steel wool and hand rubbed 2 coats of BLO, looks good so far! :)

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Ding blends in much better now!
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Any ideas what these cartouches mean?

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Those are ispection / approval stamps. Don't mean much more than the stock was approved for release. Usually there are some around the front bedding and sometimes in the barrel channel, too.
 
Well, Buster, not really a HVA rifle, but a nice score.
As I previously noted to you, "Employee"s Rifle" is not the right term for those. This model was called "Trapper" and was produced in the '60s. A bit off-topic for this thread, but still a nice rifle.
 
Hi All,
Is it possible to convert a 6.5X55 SE Husky 1600 to 7X57 Mauser?? I mean is it just re-bore & re-chamber the barrel to 7X57 or much more is involved?? Any suggestions for an experienced and competent gunsmith I should get in touch with? I don't want to ruin a beautiful rifle but really want something in classic 7X57 mauser, so I am looking for somebody who really knows what he's doing.
Thanks
 
The cost involved in getting a new quality barrel is my first concern. If the price on a new barrel is not much different than re-boring I would certainly go for a new barrel. I've no idea how much either of it will cost. Also, who makes a good quality barrel & from where to get the whole job done. Do you think re-boring a 8X57 barrel to accept 7X57 would be more feasible??
 
Reboring in most cases will cost you more than rebarreling.
What's wrong with the original barrel? - the 6.5X55 is as capable as any of the calibers your mentioned and loaded ammo is not too expensive, neither are the components for reloading.... and you have THE real classic cartridge for this rifle....

You can get a barrel in the 300.00 $ / 350.00 $ range, then have it machined (add cost) to thread it and fitted. At the end, you will spend about the value of your rifle.

Just my thoughts, but If the caliber don't match your expectations (but I really can't see why), why not think about selling this rifle and buy something already set up to what you want? - As the 1600 (if it's really a short barreled rifle - if it has a 24.5 inches barrel, then it's a 1640) in this caliber are not plenty here, I am sure some members of this forum will gladly buy it from you.
 
The 6.5X55 caliber is fine & from my personal hunting experience is capable of handling most medium size game (it performs better than most of the other popular medium calibers). The best reason to have 7X57 is nostalgia & nothing more. I use to hunt with .275 Rigby.
Now where to get a new 7X57 barrel & whom should I contact for machining & fitting??
 
Really depends on where you are.... There are some members here selling barrels, and you can try contacting Bits of Pieces...
 
Hello all, great thread, you have some beautiful toys there ;)

A friend of a friend...older gentleman, not computer savvy...asked if I could get some info on his .308 Husky.

From what I've read here I'm thinking it might be a 4100? Lightweight? In an earlier reply Baribal quoted a 520mm barrel, my measurement of it was about 510mm muzzle end to front of receiver, does that make sense?

It has the cheek piece and checkering at stock fore end.

I checked while at his place on my laptop at skydevaaben and was a little confused...what's new?....with serial number continuity year to year. From what I gather with serial number 2029xx it was made in 1959. Correct me if I'm wrong 'cause it's happened before!

There is a chip behind the tang, layman repair or gunsmith needed?

Here's some pics, hope they help with identification of model.

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Does anyone have a Pramm Diopter sight that attaches by the one screw on the rear bridge? Would be interested in one, but a picture of one would do for now, thanks for the great info here, cheers Dale Z!
 
Knute,
Yes, it's a 4100. The cufusion with the 1640 comes from changes in the design.
Actually there are three configurations of the 1640 (wich all need a different stock)
- Early ones have the "large" bolt relase and steel trigger guard / floorplate
- After the bolt relase was relocated and it was still made with the steel trigger guard / floorplate.
- Then, it was changed to the alloy trigger guard / floorplate, using the same "small" bolt release
I suspect this one have the "large" bolt release.
Then, if so, it's a 1959 production.
If you post pics of the relase, I may be able to tell.

Regarding the chip at the tang, it's very hard to say from the pic and will really depend on the skills one have. But, yes, it's fixable, and it would be much easier to do if the guy still have the missing part. One can also sand and reshape the damaged area (if it's not too deep).

Zywina,
As we try to concentrate this thread to HVA products, I will refer you to "Buffdog" member, who have a quite extensive M/96 target derivatives collection. He must be able to provide you a picture. If not, P/M me, i'll see what I can do.
 
Thanks Baribal.

It's a 40 minute drive to his place, may be a while before I get back there...but I believe it was the "small" bolt release. The same as you have pictured in post #2 The 1640/1600 action also have a different bolt release latch than on the M/98; and in post #9 Top; Late bolt release latch - bottom early

It would be nice if he could locate the missing chip but I don't reckon it'll happen. His son dug it out of the basement rafters in a soft scabbard, who knows when it went missing. The wood looked not too discolored so there may be hope it's in the scabbard. He should probably also get back his loaned out cleaning kit and give the bore a good going over. He has the time, just needs some motivation. ;)

OK that's enough of that...this is a Husqvarna #### thread after all. Let's see some more pics!
 
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