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

Unfortunately, they don't have the exact match for the three blades (two) folding rear sights originally used by HVA (which is the same as those previously pictured). But they (NECG) have a very similar single leaf non-folding sight.
The pictured type of three leaves sight is the correct one for the HVA rifles but the 640 originally sported either a fixed blade sight or for the late models, a "sporting sping type, with stepped elevator.
We also commonly see on HVA guns in / from Sweden the Lyman type 16 and / or Marbles type 69 single folding leaf as after market sights.
But in fact, any 3/8" dovetailed base that fits would work, it really depends on the taste for originality one is showing.
 
Can anyone provide info on this one? It's a push feed in .22-250. I think it's a 1900 series but don't know much more about it. Serial 51###X. Rollmarked FFV-Husqvarna, Sweden on the receiver and FFV Sports Inc., Billings, N.Y., USA on the barrel. I don't think it's been fired more than a couple of times. The stock also has flame in it that the pics don't capture this time. Butt plate has a crown with a gear under it.

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Yes, this is a 1900. It's a Grade III, or "Lyx" made about '72. Late HVA often show very figured french walnut. Very nice catch.
This is the same basic action as made today by Zoli. Very slick action which deserves more interest from collectors.
We are compiling Model / S/N and if you mind sending a P/M with a more complete S/N, I'll enter it in the databank with pleasure.
 
vviking said:
Hey Cory,
You a vampire?. LoL. :p

Seriously now ...
That ribbed barrel '98 on the right .... care to describe it?.
Both of 'em ... neat rifle's you got there.
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Only on my bad days ;) I didn't realize I had blood on my face until after the pictures unfortunately.

Custom Mauser 98 in .35 Whelen made by Ellwood Epps for my great Grandfather. Williams FP for iron sites and then an old El Paso K4 on a side mount. Barrel starts octagonal and tapers to round. Probably the smoothest Mauser action I've ever used. I've shot 2 of my 4 deer with that gun and it's a real pleasure to hunt with and shoot.

Cory
 
Nice rifles, nice Moose and nice pics. :)Thanks for sharing. A short while back, I found out the guy that makes Matrix bullets lives about 10K from me. I haven't, yet, tried any of his bullets but it was interesting seeing his set-up and getting a quick idea of what all is involved:cool:.
 
Did not expect to hear that it was 'ol Ellwood that built her. Was thinking European.
Your Great Grandad sure knew how to spec. a custom rifle. Beautifull. And, in .35 Whelen to top all.

I used to buy .22 Whiz-bangs from Ellwood himself, while northbound to the cottage on Kashe L. with my Grandad. Before GD passed, he gave me his Ross M10 sporter, which I treasure.
 
vviking said:
Did not expect to hear that it was 'ol Ellwood that built her. Was thinking European.
Your Great Grandad sure knew how to spec. a custom rifle. Beautifull. And, in .35 Whelen to top all.

I used to buy .22 Whiz-bangs from Ellwood himself, while northbound to the cottage on Kashe L. with my Grandad. Before GD passed, he gave me his Ross M10 sporter, which I treasure.
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It does look very European eh?

I just wish I would've got to know my great Grandfather better before he passed away, I'm sure he would've had some good stories.

Family heirloom guns are always especially special.

Cory
 
Baribal said:
NAA,
It's a model 4100, not a 7000.
On export models, HVA and Tradewinds (and Dorken Bros later Ruko in Canada) decided the following "system";
All multiples of 1000 are the ones showing a cheeck piece and Monte-Carlo stock
All those containing "100" are the low straight comb (with cheeck piece in Canamerica and most of the time without in europe).

The model 7000 is the IMPERIAL series (and is mqarked as it) of the 4000 model, have the Timney/Tradewinds adjustable trigger, a jeweled bolt a three leaf rear sight marked 100/200/300. The stock is of highly figured european walnut (french, usually) and coated with the thick "plastic" coating... If it's not marked "Imperial", then, unfortunately, it's not.
I tried to have the CFC correct all the errors (and they are PLENTY) for the Husqvarna models but I dropped the idea because too many rifles would have to be corrected....

On a side note, NAA, your rifle was refinished, both the stock and the metal. All HVA rifles show shiny deep blue and the stock usually have a oiled stock, except for the "high end models" having the thick "plastic" coating.

The exception in model designation are the helstock (fullstock) models; the were name 456 for the straight comb stocks and 458 for the Monte-Carlo ones.
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I'm not done reading this excellent thread by a long shot but.....I'm looking at a Husky that is marked imperial but does not have thye 3 leaf rear sight. Are all imperial marked rifles a model 7000?
 
Depends on time period, original order and owner's taste... the three leaf sights were original, but a lot of people changed them and buying used guns involves buying the previous life (like dating a woman! :) ) it had before "us". I personally don't make a big issue of it, unless the rifle is said to be "all original" and commands a premium price.

The difference between the 6000 and the 7000 are not the sights, it's the barrel lenght and stock trim which are the keys.
The 6000 are the long barreled ones (600mm), a.k.a. "Imperial Custom" with rosewood fore end, just like the late 3000.
The 7000 is the short barreled rifle (520mm) or, if you prefer, the "Imperial Lightweight" model. Only those two models were marked with Imperial stampings.
 
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I'm the new proud owner of a HVA 640! manufactured 1953.

Just thought I'd share some relevant information about this era of FN-action Huskies, info provided by Baribal. I wasn't sure if the integral dovetail for the fixed sights on the barrel were of a universal size, but it turns out they are a standard 3/8" dovetail. Also, the barrels of these rifles were made from Nickel Steel and the action was made of an alloy steel similar to SAE 1035 or 1036.

Cheers all!
 
Redlich said:
I'm the new proud owner of a HVA 640! manufactured 1953.

Just thought I'd share some relevant information about this era of FN-action Huskies, info provided by Baribal. I wasn't sure if the integral dovetail for the fixed sights on the barrel were of a universal size, but it turns out they are a standard 3/8" dovetail. Also, the barrels of these rifles were made from Nickel Steel and the action was made of an alloy steel similar to SAE 1035 or 1036.

Cheers all!
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Being somewhat of a Husqvarna fan, any pictures??
 
Johnn Peterson said:
Being somewhat of a Husqvarna fan, any pictures??
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Sure, why not :)

Here's a side view of the action with the fixed sight nestled in the integral dovetail. Rifle came with these weaver mounts, but it turns out they are the mounts for a small ring mauser like the 1640 to come rather than the FN made large ring mauser that this is... They will be replaced.

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Here's the rear of the action showing the original military style 3 position safety.

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And here's a shot of the floorplate with the modified latch system. This was prior to the hinged floorplate of later sporter models. Could anyone comment on how secure this latching system is compared to other designs? I wouldn't want to have it pop open while being bounced around or under recoil so if I'm going to make any modifications I'd rather do it now.

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Cheers!
Red
 
Never yet had an extended floorplate release button come adrift. They are secure.
The floorplate itself is somewhat sensetive as to its fitting to the bottom metal. Too tight, and it becomes difficult to remove. Too loose and it rattles about. Even the loose ones always stay on the rifle until you want it off.
Most are very well fitted from the factory though.

That is a wonderfull working rifle you have there.
 
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