I am trying to decide between 2 guns on tradex. husky 1600 or sabatti classic. I have heard a lot of good things about the 1600 but the sabatti is completely foreign to me. All I know is that it is italian. Anyone have any first hand experience with these guns? which would you say is better?
husky 1600 or sabatti classic
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They both are nice guns, it really depends on what you're after. The HVA / FFV / CG rifle will be more likely to keep it's collecting value (if original) more than the Rover - just because they are better known.
They are not the same type of firearms, HVA being a genuine Mauser-type of action, from the day when everything was hand fitted.. The Sabatti is built like "today's" standards, but with good materials and craftmanship.
They are not the same type of firearms, HVA being a genuine Mauser-type of action, from the day when everything was hand fitted.. The Sabatti is built like "today's" standards, but with good materials and craftmanship.
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- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
Sabatti has long history extending back to medieval Italy. As a blanket statement, very old gun makers tend to build quality products. But like many North Americans, I am not familiar with their rifles, Sabatti isn't even listed in the Blue book, they are however a big deal in Europe. I would feel safe assuming they are a well made rifle, and would consider one if the style of the stock and the action suited my taste (or lack of). If you still have doubts, there is certainly nothing wrong with a commercial Husqvarna, I've owned several and they have all been very good, but then again I like wood stocks, and CRF actions.
