Husqvarna Sporting Rifles #### - ALL MODELS!!!
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Thanks for the information on the rifle Baribal.
With regards to the 1640K; are there any differences in the action or barrel construction, or just in the finish?
Also, what was the normal finish on the receiver?
Part of the attraction of this rifle to me was the minimal finish on the stock.
With regards to the 1640K; are there any differences in the action or barrel construction, or just in the finish?
Also, what was the normal finish on the receiver?
Part of the attraction of this rifle to me was the minimal finish on the stock.
The standard finish on 1640 series is a shiny rich deep blue, the metal being well polished. Some "cheaper" or "budget" rifles show a purpleish of deep blue (almost black) finish with the bead blasted or sandblasted metal.
And no, there's no other differences except the finish and stock, both showing minimal finishing work.
And no, there's no other differences except the finish and stock, both showing minimal finishing work.
I have been very fortunate to have acquired a Mod.46AN in 9.3X62 recently.The only problem is that the commercial version of "Bubba" had their way with the rifle and at some point removed the front sight.I assume,but I'm not sure of this,this rifle would use the same front sight as a standard Mod.46 or 46A.?If this is the case where would I get hold of a proper replacement sight for this beauty.Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks Baribal,
Sorry I should have been clearer in my post.At some point the entire front sight assembly has been removed.I would really like to try the old gal out so I want to replace the missing front sight assembly with a proper original one if I can.The gun has definitely seen some action in the bush as it does have a few character marks on it,but I'm very happy to have acquired such an uncommon rifle.Can't wait to try it out in the near future.
Then, original sights are almost impossible to find. You can try E-Bay as that's where this may show once in a while, the onlty other option I can see is contacting TED... Who knows, they may have a barrel or a barreled action they want to part with. The original front ramps were silver soldered.
As far as the rifle is no more in original shape, and you want to get some use out of it, you can get something similar, but different, from NECG. You can even try to talk to them over the phone, as they may have something closer in shape (the ramp is straight on a slope, while the more available ones have the ramp cut with a radius).
Good luck, and let me know if you need close-up pictures.
As far as the rifle is no more in original shape, and you want to get some use out of it, you can get something similar, but different, from NECG. You can even try to talk to them over the phone, as they may have something closer in shape (the ramp is straight on a slope, while the more available ones have the ramp cut with a radius).
Good luck, and let me know if you need close-up pictures.
I can't make the model out of the pictures you show, but it looks like a long barreled rifle (600mm / 23.62"), then, it's a 1640 variant.
It was also manufactured prior to 1957, hence the steel trigger guard. Looks like the previus owner harvested many moose with that rifle.
It was also manufactured prior to 1957, hence the steel trigger guard. Looks like the previus owner harvested many moose with that rifle.
Husqvarna 640 FN Commercial 98 action chambered in 8x57 IS. German engineering, Belgian receiver, Swedish steel barrel. Ausgezeichnet! Diese Gewehr ist sehr gut!
Und ... die Fotos:
Now, there's some small specks of rust on the metal surface on the barrel and magazine floor plate. What's the best way to remove them? 0000 steel wool and gun oil? And how should I clean up the stock and maybe give it a good protective finish?
What's the curious rear sight on this rifle?
These sights were popular in Sweden and they may have been installed at the time of purchase. Some Tradewinds / Ruko models were also fitted with it.
Nothing wrong with these sights... and as long as they're regulated and used with the right ammo they are better than a single leaf sight, as long as you have time to dial them in before shooting. Some Express rifles have several blades (i've seen up to 7...).
Nothing wrong with these sights... and as long as they're regulated and used with the right ammo they are better than a single leaf sight, as long as you have time to dial them in before shooting. Some Express rifles have several blades (i've seen up to 7...).
