I can't find much on these rifles in the books I have or on the net. I think they were a slightly altered model 98 mauser design, the receiver made by Husqvarna and not FN - is this correct? Also does anyone know the years of manufacture? Thanks 
Husqvarna model 1600
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They are claimed as a improved mauser.There was a Husqvarna page,but it's off the net now. It's a light,small ring mauser,very well made,but it's a improvement on the 96,not the 98/FN.Most don't have the adjustable trigger,just a single stage 5-6# military type.Bolt stop and floorplate release spring can give problems. Husky stocks have rep for breaking and splitting.I have heard the Timmey M-96 deluxe fits,and a stockbolt with glassbedding will fix the stock.I was thinking real hard about one.
I believe they are basically small ring Swedish M96's with improvements. The improvements include the addition of a third lug, elimination of the charger slot/hump, and elimination of the thumb slot in the left receiver wall. They left lug isn't slotted as it is on the 96.
There are other changes that are detailed in 'Bolt Action Rifles' by Frank de Haas
There are other changes that are detailed in 'Bolt Action Rifles' by Frank de Haas
I'm not sure the 96 trigger will fit them, I thought it was a 98 trigger. They are typically prone to chipping/splitting the stock and typical 98 stocks don't fit them. (typical problem areas are at the rear of the tang or behind recoil lug/between mag box and trigger)
Earlier ones had steel floorplates, something like before serial # 220,000, later ones were alloy.
There is a fellow on 24hourcampfire (SBHVA) who can give you the year of manufacture,etc. He's the most knowledgeable fellow I have talked with on the various models. I believe they were made from mid 50s to late 60s in a variety of models. Nice rifles.
Earlier ones had steel floorplates, something like before serial # 220,000, later ones were alloy.
There is a fellow on 24hourcampfire (SBHVA) who can give you the year of manufacture,etc. He's the most knowledgeable fellow I have talked with on the various models. I believe they were made from mid 50s to late 60s in a variety of models. Nice rifles.
The 1600 series of Husqvarnas was made from the early/mid 50s to the late 60s. Husqvarna had develpoed their 1900 action by then and began producing it into the 70s. If you are buying an aftermarket trigger you need the one that fits the Mauser 98 but you have to make sure it includes the safety. Timney makes a Mauser 98 and a Mauser 98 deluxe. The deluxe is the model with the side safety and that's the one you need. The 1600 action was marketed as an improved mauser action meaning an improvement over the 96 action. Once all the changes were made, the action resembles a 98 action more than the 96 except that it is a small ring. Hope this helps.
Thanks guys proof again of the knowledge base around here
Its funny, you see quite a few high powers, 3000 series and up but not a lot of 1600s around, or at least I haven't. They must have been more popular overseas than NA
Its funny, you see quite a few high powers, 3000 series and up but not a lot of 1600s around, or at least I haven't. They must have been more popular overseas than NA
Big difference is that the case elector slot does not go through the bolt's forward locking lug. It is on a 45 degree angle under the ft locking lug. Should be interesting to see what direction the cases get ejected.
The bolt removal hinge is different as well.
Nice rifles
Very Nice and light
The bolt removal hinge is different as well.
Nice rifles
Very Nice and light
Riflechair said:
That is one of the improvements. The left locking lug is not split to accept the ejector, therefore it is stronger.
Ejection is somewhat higher than with a 98 Mauser, but still clears the receiver and scope tube with no problems.
Ted
