Husqvarna help! Value and model?

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So talking a bit to a friend, about hunting rifles, and he talked a bit about selling one, and I talked a bit about buying one, so I ended up with a nice Husky in 7mm RM to peruse. He dropped the gun off, some ammunition, and I happen to be set up to reload a bit, if I have enough bullets for it. Not sure that this was a great idea, but here we are...;)

Doing a bit of reading on it, and the sticky it seems to be made in '65 I believe. Possibly a Crown Grade, but not sure. Serial #289### and a decent looking gun. Don't think there was many shells put through it, but it's been hunted and has a couple war wounds in the wood. Nice metal, and it is made like a good rifle oughta be. The wood isn't what I'd call extremely high grade, but it does have a bit of figure, at the bottom, Monte Carlo style and nice rosewood (I think) fore end cap.

Has a nice Baush & Lomb scope, and Talley ring/mounts. Nice leather sling. Missing rear sight, but a blank put in it's place. Little crack in the fore end. If I had it, I'd probably try to iron out the couple dents, and epoxy the crack from the inside, and refinish it with a satin finish, cut the butt slightly and install a grind to fit recoil pad.

He hasn't come up with a number for it, and I'm a bit nervous that I'll find it reasonable. I was hoping it was going to be a price I couldn't pass up, but the more I look at it the higher the number I imagine it'll be...

What's a decent newer Husky worth? Could use a little freshen up for the stock, but it a strong looking Mauser action rifle. Alloy floor plate, side sliding safety, and low profile button release for the bolt.
 
What category of friend is he?
Kind who would give you a best buddy deal? Someone you wouldn't want to lowball?
Sounds like a nice rifle, you should be able to come to a mutually satisfactory deal. He must have an idea about value, maybe you would agree.
I remember giving a "friend" best buddy deals; he turned around and sold at great profit - and then told me how well he did.
 
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The rifle.http://imgur.com/gallery/QsXelS5
 
tiriaq said:
What category of friend is he?
Kind who would give you a best buddy deal? Someone you wouldn't want to lowball?
Sounds like a nice rifle, you should be able to come to a mutually satisfactory deal. He must have an idea about value, maybe you would agree.
I remember giving a "friend" best buddy deals; he turned around and sold at great profit - and then told me how well he did.
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Friend from work. Haven't known him a long time. Not buying to flip it, or make money on.
 
The crown grade (model 3000/3100) husqvarna's are a good quality controlled round feed rifle.
I've had 2 and they were both accurate and reliable.
They typically sell for around the $750 mark without scope, and they are worth it imho. The condition of this specific rifle will dictate if it's higher or lower.
 
It looks like a model 3000 crown grade with the 1640 action. The stocks have white spacers and a square forend with bakelite tip. Based on the serial's I have it was manufactured in 1964.
Measure the barrel length from the end of the closed bolt to end of barrel. It should be 23.5".

The 1600 action rifles were a lightweight version of the 1640. Barrel length 20.5". Stock has the narrow forend schnabel tip.

The 3100 is similar to the 3000 but without the monte carlo stock. The 3000 I had weighed 7 lbs, 4 oz.

The 4100, and 4000 were the American models. 1600 actions, 20.5" barrels.

For more info on the individual models go to the sticky at the top and search for them in that thread.
 
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huntingfamily said:
It looks like a model 3000 crown grade with the 1640 action. The stocks have white spacers and a square forend with bakelite tip. Based on the serial's I have it was manufactured in 1964.
Measure the barrel length from the end of the closed bolt to end of barrel. It should be 23.5".

The 1600 action rifles were a lightweight version of the 1640. Barrel length 20.5". Stock has the narrow forend schnabel tip.

The 3100 is similar to the 3000 but without the monte carlo stock. The 3000 I had weighed 7 lbs, 4 oz.

The 4100, and 4000 were the American models. 1600 actions, 20.5" barrels.

For more info on the individual models go to the sticky at the top and search for them in that thread.
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Thanks. Yes, 23.5" barrel; I should have included that info. Read through the first few pages of the sticky, and figured it was a 1640 action, but did not see much further info yet. I will check it out again.
 
huntingfamily said:
It looks like a model 3000 crown grade with the 1640 action. The stocks have white spacers and a square forend with bakelite tip. Based on the serial's I have it was manufactured in 1964.
Measure the barrel length from the end of the closed bolt to end of barrel. It should be 23.5".

The 1600 action rifles were a lightweight version of the 1640. Barrel length 20.5". Stock has the narrow forend schnabel tip.

The 3100 is similar to the 3000 but without the monte carlo stock. The 3000 I had weighed 7 lbs, 4 oz.

The 4100, and 4000 were the American models. 1600 actions, 20.5" barrels.

For more info on the individual models go to the sticky at the top and search for them in that thread.
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Would it be bakelite fore end cap? Thought it might be rosewood or something.
 
Before you decide to commit to purchase, check the stock at the tang closely for any signs of cracking. Especially, if there is a tight fit between the wood & metal.

Replacement stocks are usually virtually 'unobtainium'. ;)

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Link to better pictures. Didn't realize I posted two pictures of the same side! D'oh!

Fair size dent by the bolt release, and a similar one I can't find right now. Cracked fore end tip. Not very noticeable, but I'd have to fix it. A few little hunting scuffs and marks, nothing serious. Nice metal. Don't think it has many rounds through it.http://imgur.com/gallery/yRe5uw0
 
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tactical lever said:
So talking a bit to a friend, about hunting rifles, and he talked a bit about selling one, and I talked a bit about buying one, so I ended up with a nice Husky in 7mm RM to peruse. He dropped the gun off, some ammunition, and I happen to be set up to reload a bit, if I have enough bullets for it. Not sure that this was a great idea, but here we are...;)

Doing a bit of reading on it, and the sticky it seems to be made in '65 I believe. Possibly a Crown Grade, but not sure. Serial #289### and a decent looking gun. Don't think there was many shells put through it, but it's been hunted and has a couple war wounds in the wood. Nice metal, and it is made like a good rifle oughta be. The wood isn't what I'd call extremely high grade, but it does have a bit of figure, at the bottom, Monte Carlo style and nice rosewood (I think) fore end cap.

Has a nice Baush & Lomb scope, and Talley ring/mounts. Nice leather sling. Missing rear sight, but a blank put in it's place. Little crack in the fore end. If I had it, I'd probably try to iron out the couple dents, and epoxy the crack from the inside, and refinish it with a satin finish, cut the butt slightly and install a grind to fit recoil pad.

He hasn't come up with a number for it, and I'm a bit nervous that I'll find it reasonable. I was hoping it was going to be a price I couldn't pass up, but the more I look at it the higher the number I imagine it'll be...

What's a decent newer Husky worth? Could use a little freshen up for the stock, but it a strong looking Mauser action rifle. Alloy floor plate, side sliding safety, and low profile button release for the bolt.
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What I have found is the value varies. It depends on what model of husky that it is. I just had to replace one that sounds very similar to yours in the same caliber from the same time period it was in fantastic shape. Nonetheless the only one that I ever found in the same condition and the same rifle was being sold for $1,400. There are those out there for 500 bucks but this one was not one of them. In the end my friend decided not to go with a replacement rifle and took the cash. Someday I will find another one of those when it is in the budget and replace it because that thing was a tack driver . He had let me use it for some time, dropped seven animals with it. Absolutely loved it and there is no way you can find that type of quality these days for that kind of money. Just my two cents worth.
 
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