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

That is a JC Higgins model 51. They used the 1600 action, small ring action. It can be rebarrelled, howver the barrels they were made with are chrome lined, and every one I have seen was in very good condition.

I gave a model 51 in 30-06 to a young friend of mine three years ago. He was quite amazed at how accurate it was, and killed a moose with it on his first hunt.

Ted
 
hey
it is a 51L. from what i know it was made in 1964.the rifling does not seem to be sharp like some of my other guns.dont get me wrong my girlfriend still can put 3 rounds in 1.5ins.even with the very stiff triggar.we paid 200 for it.with the scope. i would like to make it a tack diver out of it.i know you buy them cheaper but what fun is that.
if any one has a barrel in .308 that would fit i might be intrestead

thanks
 
Baribal said:
Swedishman,
Post close up pictures and S/N of your rifle if you want us to try to identify it.
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SN is 322 ###

Schnabel style stock -- no checking.
Possible sandblasted receiver.
Fixed rear sight. 6.5 x 55 mm

I got this description of the internet:
Repeterstudsare Modell 1640K Repeating Rifle Model 1640K
6,5x55 / 30-06 Spg, 5 round magazine.
60cm round with fixed sights.
1962-1967
Walnut or beechwood light halfstock with 'nose'. No checkering
Sandblasted Husqvarna 1640 action. Economy version of No. 1640

Thanks for the offer of help
 
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Why not? said:
SwedishMan,

The only model I know of that had a sandblasted receiver, was what was commonly known as the Model 5000. They had HUSKY on the barrel, which was the metric equivalent of 22" long.

Ted
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The receiver is a different colour of blueing than the barrel.
But maybe its not sandblasted.

Another thing it says on the left side of the receiver

Made in Sweden -- HVA action.

I'll take some pics tonight and get them to you guys tomorrow (pm or post).
 
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Here are the pics:

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Any close ups of the action and markings? This would help alot.
But from the first sight, it looks like a 1640K. Also, what is your barrel lenght? (it looks like 600mm...)
The S/N is also OK with production timline for the 1640K (this one was made last year of production; 1967)..

Why Not, this is a European model, only a small part of the entire production showed up in North America. And sometimes with "invented" name (tradewinds were very good at that).
 
RUKO also called it the Husky 5000. I sold several thousand of them to dealers in Canada. :)

Here's one in 7mm Mag.

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Notice the checkering on the fore end, and the monte carlo comb with no cheekpiece on the stock.

They did have a satin finished receiver.

Ted
 
Progun
Post a WTB in the EE.... not really the place for selling / buying here.

Why Not?,
What I was referring to are those "models" without stamped designation. The H-5000 was a HVA model, for export only. 7mm RM is a rare bird outside Canada.
 
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Baribal said:
Any close ups of the action and markings? This would help alot.
But from the first sight, it looks like a 1640K. Also, what is your barrel lenght? (it looks like 600mm...)
The S/N is also OK with production timline for the 1640K (this one was made last year of production; 1967)..
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I'll post another round of pics with the closeups.
Barrel length is 23.6 inches or 600 mm.
Thanks
 
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Maybe you guys can help me with something......I'm just in the middle of helping an old friend (by "old" I mean 82) get rid of his guns. One is this Husky. It's New in the original box, unfired, and except for some finish issues where the rosewood meets the walnut forend, it's pretty much mint.

I know nothing about these rifles....can somebody throw a fair $ number at it for me? It's in .270.

I appreciate the help!

WW

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With the glossy finish, it's as RUKO designated it, a Model 8000. Baribal will be able to tell you what the European designation is.

You friend has a very nice rifle, with the smoothest operating bolt ever produced by any rifle manufacturer. Only the old Mannlichers work as smoothly. The satin finish model was called the model 9000.

As for a selling price, it should be around $800-1000 for one in mint condition, however someone would have to really want it to pay the top price.

I have owned quite a few of these, and shot quite a few more, and without exception they were all exceptionally accurate. Cannot remember one that was not. My 300 Win will still shoot under three inch groups at 300 meters!

Ted
 
Wrong Way said:
Maybe you guys can help me with something......I'm just in the middle of helping an old friend (by "old" I mean 82) get rid of his guns. One is this Husky. It's New in the original box, unfired, and except for some finish issues where the rosewood meets the walnut forend, it's pretty much mint.

I know nothing about these rifles....can somebody throw a fair $ number at it for me? It's in .270.

I appreciate the help!

WW

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Very nice! Your best bet would be to ask someone like Baribal and/or Why not? on this site as both are very knowledgeable on Husqvarnas. I would venture a guess at $1000.oo. I've just recently purchased a close brother to the one your friend has, from Why not? including an assortment of accessories.

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Yes, that's a 1900 (1970) action, as Why Not? pointed, a M/8000 - Imperial Grade (but it's a.k.a. after 1971 in Europe; Garde III, Trofé and Deluxe). Very, very rare in that condition.
It should easily sell for 1000.00 $, not less, maybe even 1200.00 $ if really unfired.

The bolts on these are just awesome slick and smooth.
 
Thanks guys. It really is unfired....he took it on trade to settle a debt in the 70's, stuck it in the closet and never touched it again. It's too bad about the finish crack at the seam for the rosewood cap, but I'd imagine it to be an easy fix :)

It will hit the EE eventually....we are still trying to figure out which guns have reg slips.

WW
 
It needs to be fixed with epoxy like compound. About the only thing that will stay in there. I did not see how bas it isn if it's what I see in the picture, it may be fixed.
 
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