How much is this worth? Husqvarna? *Pic Heavy*
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Well that's a 640. And be careful with that Skydevaben stuff as it copied all the errors and omissions rhe Jaktvapen book carried (and there are A LOT).
Not all that true that all American modells were walnut stocked though.
The first "Hi-Power", so, model "1950" and "1951" had beech stocks.
Only the higher grade if the "1951" had a walnut stock. Then came the 1000 / 1100 / 2104 with walnut stocks and jeweled bolt.
But there were also European couterparts of the 1000 / 1100 called 640 MC and 640 Lyx. And those are not listed in the "book" (nor on Skydevaaben).
Finally the 640 have 3/4" sling swivels while the "1950" and "1951" have 1" sling swivels. The 640 were NOT factory D&T (this was a late option) while the "1950" and "1951" were D&T'd.
Not all that true that all American modells were walnut stocked though.
The first "Hi-Power", so, model "1950" and "1951" had beech stocks.
Only the higher grade if the "1951" had a walnut stock. Then came the 1000 / 1100 / 2104 with walnut stocks and jeweled bolt.
But there were also European couterparts of the 1000 / 1100 called 640 MC and 640 Lyx. And those are not listed in the "book" (nor on Skydevaaben).
Finally the 640 have 3/4" sling swivels while the "1950" and "1951" have 1" sling swivels. The 640 were NOT factory D&T (this was a late option) while the "1950" and "1951" were D&T'd.
Well, I can either clarify some things or confuse them, as I have an older sister to the rifle shown, but in 30-06 calibre.
My serial number is 10462x. It came into a hardware store in central BC in December 1949 and I bought it. It has a beechwood stock, which by the way has been very satisfactory. For at least the first twenty years I had it the rifle went on a multitude of very tough trips, often in the mountains and was soaking wet numerous times, but the stock never gave trouble and still has no sign of any cracks, or faults, nor any rust, either.
It has 3/4 inch sling swivels and no military type recess in the left rail. Baribal, I believe you once told me it was a FN commercial action. It is large ring Mauser with a big Swedish crown on top of the receiver. It came D&T for a Lyman 48 receiver sight, which I used for most of the game it shot, as well as in some competitive shooting matches.
Going back in years one never hesitated to alter the wood, or drill holes for different sights, as the rifle was a tool and if it could be improved, you just did it, without a second thought. Thus, I eventually drilled it for a side mounted scope, so I could just remove the QD mounts and slide the peep sight back in its slide.
I hated the side mount, as every time I checked the rifle, the sighting changed. I then had it D&T for a top mount with Weaver bases.
The rifle has a steady tapered barrel 23 3/4" long, and only .562" at the muzzle. I have an epoxy saddle on the front of the wood, to put a fair bit of upward pressure on the barrel, making it superbly accurate for its weight. The rifle is destined for a son and grand son, so I put a good period correct scope on it, a 4X Lyman All American.
Here is a target that I shot four shots at to check scope setting. Note one hole is a double and I think the four holes are around .6".
My serial number is 10462x. It came into a hardware store in central BC in December 1949 and I bought it. It has a beechwood stock, which by the way has been very satisfactory. For at least the first twenty years I had it the rifle went on a multitude of very tough trips, often in the mountains and was soaking wet numerous times, but the stock never gave trouble and still has no sign of any cracks, or faults, nor any rust, either.
It has 3/4 inch sling swivels and no military type recess in the left rail. Baribal, I believe you once told me it was a FN commercial action. It is large ring Mauser with a big Swedish crown on top of the receiver. It came D&T for a Lyman 48 receiver sight, which I used for most of the game it shot, as well as in some competitive shooting matches.
Going back in years one never hesitated to alter the wood, or drill holes for different sights, as the rifle was a tool and if it could be improved, you just did it, without a second thought. Thus, I eventually drilled it for a side mounted scope, so I could just remove the QD mounts and slide the peep sight back in its slide.
I hated the side mount, as every time I checked the rifle, the sighting changed. I then had it D&T for a top mount with Weaver bases.
The rifle has a steady tapered barrel 23 3/4" long, and only .562" at the muzzle. I have an epoxy saddle on the front of the wood, to put a fair bit of upward pressure on the barrel, making it superbly accurate for its weight. The rifle is destined for a son and grand son, so I put a good period correct scope on it, a 4X Lyman All American.
Here is a target that I shot four shots at to check scope setting. Note one hole is a double and I think the four holes are around .6".
This strange term called value. In a gun valued for its collectability, a neat hole drilled in the butt stock, which could be repaired to almost unnoticeable condition, could take $300 off of a 1200 dollar gun. Professional drilling and tapping of scope mount holes can reduce the value of a $2000 collector rifle by half. But what difference would extra holes make in a rifle used for hunting, or even serious target work? Even a handy man in his basement could make that sad looking hole presentable. If the holes had no effect on the utility of the rifle the price difference should be about zilch.
However, people have been so inured, especially on CGN, to thinking that any tinkering on a gun drastically reduces the value. Thus, they are stating ridiculously low figures for the Husqvarna rifle the OP has, which appears to be in really good condition. The bluing has a fine glisten to it and I can't see a mark on the wood. If the bore is in a fine, similar condition, it is for all practical purposes, like a new rifle.
The action is arguably the best action ever designed for sporting rifles. In 1898 Mauser designed the action to withstand 100,000 pounds of pressure. Put a good barrel of Swedish steel on it and you have a winner. To make it a super action all that's required is the most common of all custom triggers, the drop in Mauser 98 variety, maybe $200, or $100 or less, if you can find a used one.
So, if one wanted to buy a fine quality, lightweight rifle for serious hunting, he/she could look over the new rifles, starting at $1,000 plus, or they could consider the rifle the OP has! The old Husqvarna will stand up to any of them, in my opinion.
Edited to say that I just looked and Timney triggers for 98 actions are from under a hundred, to well under a hundred dollars in the USA.
However, people have been so inured, especially on CGN, to thinking that any tinkering on a gun drastically reduces the value. Thus, they are stating ridiculously low figures for the Husqvarna rifle the OP has, which appears to be in really good condition. The bluing has a fine glisten to it and I can't see a mark on the wood. If the bore is in a fine, similar condition, it is for all practical purposes, like a new rifle.
The action is arguably the best action ever designed for sporting rifles. In 1898 Mauser designed the action to withstand 100,000 pounds of pressure. Put a good barrel of Swedish steel on it and you have a winner. To make it a super action all that's required is the most common of all custom triggers, the drop in Mauser 98 variety, maybe $200, or $100 or less, if you can find a used one.
So, if one wanted to buy a fine quality, lightweight rifle for serious hunting, he/she could look over the new rifles, starting at $1,000 plus, or they could consider the rifle the OP has! The old Husqvarna will stand up to any of them, in my opinion.
Edited to say that I just looked and Timney triggers for 98 actions are from under a hundred, to well under a hundred dollars in the USA.
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I have a similar rifle in .270 with a walnut stock, Schnabel fore end. I don't believe that these rifles were made with FN produced commercial actions as they would be so marked. I have a Husky in .308 with a later action. They differ slightly from the Mauser '98 action. Check "Bolt Action Rifles" by Frank de Haas for details.
An uncle of mine had an early Weatherby .300 mag that was built on an FN commercial action. It was so marked.
An uncle of mine had an early Weatherby .300 mag that was built on an FN commercial action. It was so marked.
Pat,
The stained beech stock is a bit darker than yours, other than that I have the identical rifle in 270 Winchester. Although a pound heavier than my other 270 Husqvarna, a model 1640, this 60+ year old rifle is an amazingly accurate rifle. The last time I had it to the range, it shot 130 gr Sierra BTs ahead of 60 gr of H450 into less than 3/4" at 100 yards.
Be sure to shoot it before you sell it.
Ted
The stained beech stock is a bit darker than yours, other than that I have the identical rifle in 270 Winchester. Although a pound heavier than my other 270 Husqvarna, a model 1640, this 60+ year old rifle is an amazingly accurate rifle. The last time I had it to the range, it shot 130 gr Sierra BTs ahead of 60 gr of H450 into less than 3/4" at 100 yards.
Be sure to shoot it before you sell it.
Ted
I don't have any paper work to show when I bought it, but I always thought it was just before Christmas in 1949. Automobiles come out in the fall with the following year model, would guns be the same? Or, I could be out a year, but always thought it was 49.
The sling loops are machined.
I am well aware of market value of what they sell for, but read my post again and you will see it wasn't market value I was talking about.
Bruce
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Worth about $300 from Tradeex.
Mine is a 1953, identical to yours, also with an FN made action. Anyone who has done the slightest little bit of research about Husqvarna rifles built in this period knows they were made with FN actions.
As H4831 pointed out, the trigger pull improves hugely with a Timney trigger. Improves accuracy too.
I am very fond of mine, but have a lighter handier Husqvarna 270 that is currently my fave rifle.
I was extremely lucky, they were both gifted to me.
As H4831 pointed out, the trigger pull improves hugely with a Timney trigger. Improves accuracy too.
I am very fond of mine, but have a lighter handier Husqvarna 270 that is currently my fave rifle.
I was extremely lucky, they were both gifted to me.
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That lighter model you speak of is probably the one with a shorter barrel, a schnauble on the stock and the word "HUSKY," or "HUSKIE," rolled into the barrel.
It came out as their economy model, but immediately proved to be very accurate. One of my firearm regrets in life is that I didn't buy one.
