Husqvarna Sporting Rifles #### - ALL MODELS!!!

Baribal

Baribal

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OK,

For all those guys who can't resist the occasion to post their HVA rifles, here you go.

Mod, maybe this can be a sticky if you will, it will save all the Q & A about the HVA rifles models and calibers.

I'll start with these, as a teaser;

A 1651 Special (caliber .358 NM)

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A 30-06 1600 Std (early 1640) besides a late (FN M/98) 648 - Cal. 8X57

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From left to right;

1956 Sako Hi-Power (FN 300 (to be Supreme), a 1640 series (actually an American model 3000 Crown Grade, in .308 win), a Brno 21H, a 649 (Early, M/38 base, "Commercial" action) in cal. 9.3X62 and finally a 1929 M/46 in 9.3X57 (Carl Gustav made M/94 action), of course.

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Model Identification key

Here are some clues how to identify the different HVA rifles

The late FN actions and 1640/1600 can be identified at first look by their safety;
The 1640/1600 have a side sliding safety and the FN have a wing type safety (here a replacement Bueler lever) - The 640 series most of the time, have a beech stock, while the later 1000/1100 (still on FN actions) have walnut stock.

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The 1640/1600 action also have a different bolt release latch than on the M/98;

You can also see the factory Stock cross pin on this higher grade (Crown Grade) stock;
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The 640 was made on two different actions, but to make it even worse, the FN action evolved itself in at leat three phases (phases pics to comelater)

Here, you can compare both a late and early 640; on a FN action(bottom) and an early one, made from a "commercial" M/38 (M/94) made by HVA (top);

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Below are the two different M/94 variant (M/94 and M/38) used by HVA dfor their commercial rifles (civilian)

Top one is the 649 based on a M/38 (Commercial) and bottom the M/46 based on the M/94

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Husqvarna 146 9.3X62

Picked this up a few months ago at Kamloops WSS of all places. Real pleasure to shoot even with factory Norma ammo. Pretty stock and not cracked at tang like many old Husky's.
Geoff
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Good start for a sticky on Husqvarnas.

I have been into M96's for a while, admiring their built quality. Just discovered Husqvarna 1600 series and was looking for a source of info on them. Very little on the net.

Does anybody know how to determine manufacturing date, using serial number? Thanks.
 
Longbranch,
Nice 146. Shrish her.

Home3,
We can date any repeating bolt action made by Husqvarna, by the s/n. We can also positively identify whaetever you may find.


SuperCub,
Well, you should be shy, buddy (lol!). Nice exemple of a 4100 in 7X57.

For those who don't know how to make the difference between the 4000/4100 (Lightweight) and the European model, namely the 1600 Std, have a look at SuperCub's EX and compare it with the 1600 Std I posted above; They both have a 520mm (20.47") barrel, same stock profile, except that the 4100 have a cheek piece and fore end checkering. I can add that the 4100 is the "early pattern" having the steel trigger gard / floorplate assembly.


Supercub
 
MD,
While we can't clearly make it out from the picture you are providing, your FN fitted HVA seems to be a model 1000, or sometimes known as "1951" or "Hi-Power".
 
Some more

Bolts;

- Top one is a 1600/1640, see the right side front lug, wich is the same as the M/94 bolt design (hence the "Improved Mauser" brand name)
- Second is from a FN Supreme, wich can be mistakenly took for a 1640 one, but most of the time, you will find a Belgian "Rampant Lion" stamped on the bolt handle stem,
- Bottom one is a FN-made M/98 HVA 640 bolt.

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Now, on the 1640 "evolution"

Early 1640 bolt shroud, left, late right.

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Early 1640 bolt head on top, late bottom, see the hardness test point on the bototm lug of the late bolt. Also, see how they enlarged the by-pass canal of the pressure evacuating port.

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Top; Late bolt release latch - bottom early

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Finally, 1640 floorplate / trigger guard assemblies;

Late "light Alloy" at left, and left is the steel one, of the early patter (first production, 1953). Note the different shape of both.

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You're right Baribal. Hi-Power. I didn't realize they were called Model 1000 as well.

It belonged to an acquaintance's grandfather, then his father, then him but when registration became required he didn't want to get a PAL and gave it to me.

We'll see how my new (to me 4100) but until now that's been my go-to deer rifle and it kills moose too.
 
A good thread and some nice Husqvarna examples. I have two at present and I've posted this info previously. The first is a model 4000 Light Weight in 30-06 I inherited from my Dad.

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The second is a recent acquisition from Why not? on site. It's a model 1651 in 358 Norma Magnum. I'd been looking for a 358NM for some time but I wanted it in a Schultz & Larsen. I changed my mind when Ted sent me pictures and offered me this one.

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And a quick picture of one that is on the way, again, from Ted. A model 7000L in 270 Win.

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MD,

"1951" and "Hi-Power" were used by the US importer of the time to designate the 1000/1100 series. Hi-Power refers to the FN M/98 (the "H"-type in particular) "solid wall action. That's why you had FN Hi-Power, Browning Hi-Power, a Sako Hi-Power and on and on.

Johnn,
The model 4000 is a bit more scarce than the 4100 around here, at least. So, just for that, it's a nice catch.
 
Home3
The year 1963 started with S/N 270000 and 1964 started at 282500. So, your rifle was made in 1963, I'd say early to mid year, depending on the rest of the S/N.
 
Yes, but it will need some shortening. The shank of the M/94/96/38 is about 0.645" long while the 1640 is 0.630" long.
 
You guys have been sending in nice pictures. However, they are all the same, to the effect they are all in their best bib and tucker, like a Sunday morning parade to show the preacher when he shows up.
How about seeing them in their working clothes? I purchased my old Husqvarna 30-06 in December, 1949, as a Christmas present for myself. First picture here is Northern BC, late 1950s. In the picture it looks like we are on top and the terrain is level. But notice the angle of my leg, with foot dug into the snow to keep me there. Not quit on top yet.
And the butt of that rifle sticking out, is my old Husqvarna.
Also, notice the Pioneer brand Trapper Nelson packboard frame on my back.

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Next picture here is in the Chilcotin area of Central BC, taken in 1954. That is my brother in the picture, but my trusty Husqvarna would be leaning against a nearby rock, as I took the picture.
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