Husqvarna question
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pisces-guy
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3100 or 1600 or 1640? They never made a 4100 Lightweight, going by the Swedish Husky website.
The .243 doesn't seem to be rare, it was first offered in the 1600 in 1953, and through the 1960s.
The .243 doesn't seem to be rare, it was first offered in the 1600 in 1953, and through the 1960s.
I have owned and seen several 4100s in 243 over the past 40 years. They are certainly not the most common, but were made.
The easiest way to tell if it is a 4100, is the 20 1/2" barrel, with no barrel reinforce over the chamber. The barrel taper begins immediately at the receiver ring. It is the lightest contour of any factory barrel.
What is the barrel length?
Ted
The easiest way to tell if it is a 4100, is the 20 1/2" barrel, with no barrel reinforce over the chamber. The barrel taper begins immediately at the receiver ring. It is the lightest contour of any factory barrel.
What is the barrel length?
Ted
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pisces-guy
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I have a 1956 Model 1600 in 30.06...hardly used...it's a beauty. Skydevaaben.com/index.xml has all the models, serial numbers, and dates for all the
firearms made by Husqvarna but they don't list a 4100. Is it a Canadian variant that was labelled 4100 but was a different model everywhere else?
First I've heard of the 4100. Thanks Ted.
No, Skydevaaben DOES NOT have all models listed. It's a transcription of the Jaktvapen book, with all the errors / omissions of the original book plus it's own errors.
The 4000/4100 are North American designations for the 1600 Std and 1600 MC, plus they have the fore end checkered. They also carry, like the other N-A models, the larger sling swivels to fit the 1" slings.
The 1640 and 1600 names were never used for North America models. Only the 1651 was.
The .243 Winchester was only introduced in 1955 and the HVA rifles chambered for the round started to show up late '56 or so.
The 4000/4100 chambered for the .243 Win are not rare, but they are neither common and much scarcer in Europe.
From Tradewinds catalog, 1967;
The 4000/4100 are North American designations for the 1600 Std and 1600 MC, plus they have the fore end checkered. They also carry, like the other N-A models, the larger sling swivels to fit the 1" slings.
The 1640 and 1600 names were never used for North America models. Only the 1651 was.
The .243 Winchester was only introduced in 1955 and the HVA rifles chambered for the round started to show up late '56 or so.
The 4000/4100 chambered for the .243 Win are not rare, but they are neither common and much scarcer in Europe.
From Tradewinds catalog, 1967;
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I have one, a 4000 Light Weight in 30-06 that was my Dads pride & joy.
I inherited it when Dad passed away and used it on my first Mule Deer hunt on draw in Alberta, hunting with my Daughter & Son In Law.
My Daughter has asked if, when the time comes, I would pass it on to my Granddaughter, another of the few right handers in the family.
I inherited it when Dad passed away and used it on my first Mule Deer hunt on draw in Alberta, hunting with my Daughter & Son In Law.
My Daughter has asked if, when the time comes, I would pass it on to my Granddaughter, another of the few right handers in the family.
Pat,
There are a few 4000 and 4100 chambered for the 6.5X55 from the original import, but there are some of recent import too. The main difference will be that most Euro ones are 1600 Std, means straight comb with no checkering at the fore end and Euro style sling swivels (narrow).
The easiest to find are the 30-06 Sprgd, then second for sure are the 270 Win. .308 Win is in the middle just followed by the 7X57 (for Canada) and other chamberings being scarcer.
There are a few 4000 and 4100 chambered for the 6.5X55 from the original import, but there are some of recent import too. The main difference will be that most Euro ones are 1600 Std, means straight comb with no checkering at the fore end and Euro style sling swivels (narrow).
The easiest to find are the 30-06 Sprgd, then second for sure are the 270 Win. .308 Win is in the middle just followed by the 7X57 (for Canada) and other chamberings being scarcer.
What I've seen, here in the west, is a lot more 4100s than 4000s, the majority of them with cracks or chips in the stock (typically tang area). Lots of 4100s in 30-06 and a fair number actually in 7x57 (all 4100s). Had a chance on a nice 4000 in 308, but I have "an illogical aversion" to that cartridge though I'd like to try a 4000.
I suspect a 4100 in 30-06 with a full power load of one of the heavier bullets would get your attention when fired!
I suspect a 4100 in 30-06 with a full power load of one of the heavier bullets would get your attention when fired!
pisces-guy
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So my 1956 Husqvarna with 1640 action, 20.5" barrel, and no checkering, in 30.06, is actually a Model 4100?
Actually, the European model 1600 Std does not have any checkering at the fore end, but does have it on the pistol grip. If there's no checkering at all, then, it was sanded.
See pic below.
That's my wife's 30-06 and she shoot full power 180 grainers with it...
See pic below.
That's my wife's 30-06 and she shoot full power 180 grainers with it...
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Actually, the European model 1600 Std does not have any checkering at the fore end, but does have it on the pistol grip. If there's no checkering at all, then, it was sanded.
See pic below.
That's my wife's 30-06 and she shoot full power 180 grainers with it...
Right, however, all the 4000 and 4100 rifles have checkering on the grip and the forend, correct? Your wife's rifle is a 1600, with the longer and heavier profile barrel. The 4000/4100 has the shorter, very light contour barrel.
Ted
