Husqvarna Crown Grade 270 Are They Any Good???

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I just traded for a Husqvarna Crown Grade 270 in VG condition.

It has a Walnut stock with a low comb, a black fore end tip, grip cap, and butt plate. There is some damage to the stock and can be repaired.

The action is Mauser with a steel trigger guard, hinged floor plate, and the bolt is jeweled. It retains about 75 to 80% of its bluing.
It is also drilled and tapped for a peep sight, probably a Williams.
The barrel is slim and 24” long with the longest front sight ramp I have ever come across, measuring 95mm. The rifling is clean and shines like a new barrel.
I am missing a rear sight assembly and need one to restore it.

The gun is equipped with a German made Pecar 3-7 X 35 scope. The cross hairs are thick and taper to the middle, on both sides and the bottom. The optics are clear and seem to be quick to focus on a target.
What quality is the scope, I haven’t heard of the name before?

The mounts are about as rugged as they get, all steel and the front sight swivels into place and locks. The rear has two large screws that lock the mount to the base and can also be used for adjusting the scope left or right. The previous owner didn’t have access to proper screwdrivers and the screw heads are mutilated.
Can I replace the screws and make it look presentable; I presume they are metric threads?

Should I spend the money and have it reblued and the rear sight replaced or have another barrel installed? Or have the rear sight slot filled and the front sight removed?

What can you tell me about the gun as far as quality and workmanship?
Does it have potential to be restored, or converted to something else,
or would it make a good trade item?
What value should I put on it as a trade item?
 
I believe the action is what Husky called the 1640 or improved Mauser. I think the mounts are west German, Essex maybe? (I know it starts with an e) Definately worth spending the money on one of these. They were some of the best sporting rifles ever made. It's either a model 3000 or 3100 Crown grade depending on stock configuration.
 
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those are very good quality rifles . If the bore is good do not even consider rebarrleing it.

They made a couple of different actions - the 'newer' one is not a claw, CRF, but more of a slicked up remington 700, probably as smooth an action as made . The older one is the heavier claw model (Mauser) and , while I have never shot one, were a very well made gun as well

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Lorne
 
The "newer model" was the 1900 action (push feed) undoubtly the smoothest bolt action ever made. Please do not compare it to a Remington.
 
very nice gun .excellent quality. I would'nt do a thing to it .if the barrel is in good shape I would'nt think of touching it. they use some of the best steel. as for the scope if it;s German it;s more than likley very good quality . I have an old guns Illustrated catalouge from 1969 and in the back smith&wesson advertised that Husqvarna made their rifles for them . take it out and shoot it and see how it doe;s. I;ll bet it;s a great gun . happy hunting.
 
Take it out and shoot it. You'll probably be pleased with it.

The Husqvarna is a well made rifle and the steel is second to none. I've only seen one Crown Grade that wouldn't shoot, and that was due to a bedding issue.
 
Amazing, your rifle, scope and mounts are identical to the outfit I bought new in 1957. I sold it in the mid 60's but wish I hadn't. This is what I know about them.
The Rifle
You have a Husqvarna Crown Grade Model 3104 with the HVA action and imported from 1954 about 1972. The last number of the serial number denotes the caliber and the #4 confirms the caliber as a .270 Winchester. They are not highly collectable but are top quality hunting rifles. Without seeing it my suggestion is to repair the stock, fill the rear sight slot with a blank and leave the rest alone. The rifle value is approx. $350.00 to $400.00 and worth every penny.
The Scope
The scope is a German Pecar 3-7 Model IS and imported from 1954 to about 1961. They have good optics. The reticle does not remain centered when elevation and windage adjustments are made. The windage problem can be solved by our Redfield? mounting system but the cross hair can appear a bit high or low. It looks a little strange at first but is not a problem in practical use. Current value should be around $150.00
The Mounts
The bases and rings are probably Redfield. Redfield screws are Imperial, not Metric and should be still available.

Good luck - you have a very useful classic outfit.
 
albayo I'd say that if you refinished it, found the rear sight and got it to near original condition the rifle is worth $750 all day long! Removing original sights, rebarreling etc. the price goes down IMO. They're lovely rifles and my similar Husky in 30-06 is very accurate.

edit to add: that's 750 for the rifle not including the scope, have no idea what its worth..
 
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$750 is pretty high.Not that there not worth every penny of that. They usually go for between $300-$600 here in Ont.
 
There's one on the EE right now (unfired mind you) for $850. I remember another crown grade in 308 a couple years back in like new condition that was listed for $850 here and IIRC it sold. :) The previous model plainer model 1600s well used are going for 5-6 hundred at tradex. Its all about how bad someone wants one I guess. There's only so many around. :popCorn:
 
Crown Grade

Very fancy... :cool:

Best Husky I ever owned though was an econo H5000 in .308 Win... wish I still had that one... man, could she shoot! :(

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Husqvarna 270

I have been thinking about keeping it or selling, and I think I will probably sell it. I don't know if I should keep the scope, rings and bases. Or sell the whole thing as a unit. If I just sell the rifle I would ask for $650 shipped, and $800 for the whole package. I would be getting my money out of it. I prefer 7mm's and I was thinking of rebarreling it but I don't really want to touch it.

Albayo
 
HI. I aquired a husky crown in 30 06 with a 3-7 pecar and 2 sets of reticules. Heavy post and fine crosshair.The reticules are easily changed with a screw driver.Unfortunatly pecar is out of business.My husky is very accurate an the scope is top notch.My gunsmith told me the gun is worth about $700 and to not even consider changing the scope. web
 
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