Husqvarna being manufactered again...

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How does this sound: a newly manufactured Husqvarna in 9.3x62? It is also available in a mannlicher stocked versionwith a 20.8" barrel. Other calibers are: 243 Win, .257 Wby, 6,5x55, 6,5x57, 270 Win, .270 Wby, 7 x64, 7mm Rem Mag, 308 Win, 30-06 Spr., 300 Win Mag, 9,3x62, 338 Win Mag


There is one I know of for sale in Canada. The price is $1645


made by........ A. Zoli in Italy
 
You had me going there 1899:eek: :eek: Mind you I'll be interested in following these Italian knock offs. I mean there's "Sharps" rifles produced in Italy now too and they're pretty darn nice but..

Sixteen bills sounds pretty steep to me. But we're in another era now I guess...
 
Sorry Salty, it was not intended to mislead.:redface: From the info I could gather it is the Husqvarna M98 action, but I am not sure which version. Here are some more details regarding the rifle:

-Receiver made from solid steel bar forged, with integral recoil lug.
- The manipulation of the bolt is incredibly smooth.
- Completely adjustable trigger with set trigger system
- Innovative safety system (ISS)
- Cold forged barrel made with the best steel available on the market.
- Free floating barrel for superb accuracy shot after shot.
- Old grey finish on the receiver with fine hand engraving.
- ‘’Bavarian’’ style stock, Fancy walnut, oil finish with beautiful German cheek piece,
Rose wood for end and handle tip.
- Special design for the bolt handle to allow an ultra-low mounting of the riflescope.
- Steel detachable magazine.
- Steel open sights.
- No plastic parts, only Steel and Wood, beautiful craftsmanship.
 
I think there were four main actions: in the '30s,M-96; FN actioned 98;improved Mauser small ring; and the P/F one sold as " Carl Gustav"(sp). The small ring is prized by collectors.
 
Those are the ones Mauser98. I don't particularly like the bavarian style stock either. On the other hand, if it is built well, then I don't think the price is out of line. You would pay that much for a synthetic stocked Remington custom shop rifle, or a Sako.
 
Hey guys


The Zoli rifles are built on a copy of the Husqvarna 1900 action which is most often called the Carl Gustaf action. This is not a crf action and resembles a Remington 700 more than a mauser 98 action. Although in my opinion, the "Carl Gustaf" action is one of the best push feed actions ever made it is just a 2 lug push feed action similar to many others. I have never had a Zoli copy in my hands but from all my Husqvarna/Carl Gustaf collecting and digging for information I have never heard a good thing about these rifles. Off the top of my head I can't recall specific problems but the general theme has been that they are a poorly made knockoff of the Carl Gustaf rifles from the 70s. Hope this helps. Just to show how deep the sickness runs, had it been a new manufacture Husqvarna in 9.3X62 I would have gladly paid $1650. Then I would have proceeded to order a half dozen more in various calibers. Gotta quit daydreaming!!
 
Without actually seeing it, this sounds like the kind of rifle we all lust over, and are willing to pay extra to get. For a gunsmith to build a rifle to those specifications the price could double. I would be cautiously optimistic of getting good quality for the money, but it will depend how much time they put into the finishing details that will makes the difference between a good rifle and project gun.
 
I just checked Zoli's web page, and the rifle looks very nice, but a couple of flags went up. Firstly it says that all rifles have a "clip magazine" except for the .243 and .308. My preference is for a hinged floorplate, but not everyone will agree. The action appears to be a push feed similar to the M-1900 Husky, but perhaps someone who can get better resolution on their screen can confirm this.
 
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