Diopter...They are quite similar aren't they,the photos I posted came out a bit darker and washed out than the actual stock is,especially in any kind of sunlight.I absolutely love these rifles,handling,looks,caliber what isn't there to like? I wish I had discovered Tradex earlier as by the time I got onboard with them many of the better looking ones were snapped up.
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well, buddy, read post # 163... it was directly addressed to you 
I don't get your question; the crown grade is a Tradewinds thing, it includes a fore arm tip (plastic or rosewood), a jeweled bolt and a MC stock. In Europe, they were called 1640 MC.
I don't get your question; the crown grade is a Tradewinds thing, it includes a fore arm tip (plastic or rosewood), a jeweled bolt and a MC stock. In Europe, they were called 1640 MC.
well, buddy, read post # 163... it was directly addressed to you
I don't get your question; the crown grade is a Tradewinds thing, it includes a fore arm tip (plastic or rosewood), a jeweled bolt and a MC stock. In Europe, they were called 1640 MC.
Ok #163......not a lot there. I actually thought it was a 1600 not a 3000 after reading the info at the start. I will look up more on the 1640. Mine has a plastic fore arm tip and jeweled bolt. I wanted to try and find out where the original owner got it. He was a friend of my dads who gave it to him on a trade after they both had spent some years in Kenya. That went sour fast as the guy has now passed away. It is fun learning about this. Thanks for the help.
Well, not a lot, if you need more infos, then maybe should you specifically and clearly ask for what you exactly want to know.... You have the model designation and the YOM... oh! well....
I think you are very confused about HVA denomination;
This was written many times in the thread, and especially in the first pages, but here you go;
1600 is the action name of the short version (20.5" barreled models) and sometimes it's the way people call the action.
1640 is the "long" version (23.5" and 22" barreled models)
Finally, 1651 is exclusively the .358 Norma Magnum models (26" barrel)
Then, for the trim, you add to the number; Standard, Monte-Carlo, Special, Lyx, Hellstock etc... then it gives you the right EUROPEAN model.
After that, you have the North American Importers (Tradewinds for the US and Ruko for Canada) who used a different denomination;
3000 / 3100 for which they added "Crown Grade" (I already gave you the differences between the N-A and Euro models in the above post)
4000 / 4100 for which they added "Lightweight"
H-5000 or "Husky"
etc, etc, etc ... The American models usually have some features not found on standard European models.
I think you are very confused about HVA denomination;
This was written many times in the thread, and especially in the first pages, but here you go;
1600 is the action name of the short version (20.5" barreled models) and sometimes it's the way people call the action.
1640 is the "long" version (23.5" and 22" barreled models)
Finally, 1651 is exclusively the .358 Norma Magnum models (26" barrel)
Then, for the trim, you add to the number; Standard, Monte-Carlo, Special, Lyx, Hellstock etc... then it gives you the right EUROPEAN model.
After that, you have the North American Importers (Tradewinds for the US and Ruko for Canada) who used a different denomination;
3000 / 3100 for which they added "Crown Grade" (I already gave you the differences between the N-A and Euro models in the above post)
4000 / 4100 for which they added "Lightweight"
H-5000 or "Husky"
etc, etc, etc ... The American models usually have some features not found on standard European models.
Here you go.
Just saying.
I do restock them quite often, but the crack phenomenom have been explained many times here and elsewhere, and it's not specific to HVA. It's about the Mauser Double Staggered Column magazine. But if you keep the actions screws tight and check the bedding, why would one worry about it?
However, if it can help, I must have original replacement stocks for most models available.
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baribal, I have read some of this sticky and will the rest, but was just wondering, I have figured by the very early pics that I have a husq 649/ M38, in 9.3x62. Got it from tradex about 2 years ago for a moose rifle,,if I ever get a ticket! The stock is repaired and fairly rough but I could repair it and bed it although I am thinking of ordering a new stock. The serial # is 900xx. Can you direct me to info on this rifle? If it is already somewhere in the sticky forgive me as I am still reading. Thanks in advance for any info!
Cheers Bob
Update, I may have found the date, between 1944-46, the numbers were a bit backwards then,,, at least on the site I found!
Cheers Bob
Update, I may have found the date, between 1944-46, the numbers were a bit backwards then,,, at least on the site I found!
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Thanks, I will be reloading for it in the future so will keep the loads medium. the recoil lug seems small and in the stock has a thin piece of sheet metal covering the stop. Maybe that is why they split the stocks so much. I am looking at replacing the stock, wondering if you had any suggestions, Mystic precision is bringing in some from the U.S. Also which stock would fit? Does it have to be M38 or does the m96 or M98 fit? Thanks again for the help.
Yes I may have to pay the piper and get a NL ticket but will cost over $4000 as you have to have a guide!! My wife almost took a job there this year which would have gotten me in, she is a Newf so we will wind up there sooner or later!Completely off topic, but move to NL and you will get a ticket every second year.
Not sure what you are referring to as piece of metal in the stock as it's not from the factory for sure.
The crack comes from different factors such as wood dryness, loose action screws, humid / dry cycles, bad storage conditions, inletting flaws etc.
The magazine inletting itself, needed for Mauser designed staggered column magazine is a big part of the "problem" which is seen on most commecial rifles using this type of magazine.
Also, the stocks on these rifles are made of beech, which is harder and have a different grain structure than walnut, making it even more prone to split under flexing cycles.
I do have and use several of these rifles and they don't have any cracks, but the bedding is good and screws are always tight.
One must also keep in mind that some of these rifles come from the swedes trading their old / obsolete rifles for newer ones, so it's no surprise to see issues with them.
Anyhow, as for stock type, a m96 will be what you ate looking for. But I can't really help with newly made stocks as I have a good supply of roriginal ones, so I don't buy neely made stocks...
The crack comes from different factors such as wood dryness, loose action screws, humid / dry cycles, bad storage conditions, inletting flaws etc.
The magazine inletting itself, needed for Mauser designed staggered column magazine is a big part of the "problem" which is seen on most commecial rifles using this type of magazine.
Also, the stocks on these rifles are made of beech, which is harder and have a different grain structure than walnut, making it even more prone to split under flexing cycles.
I do have and use several of these rifles and they don't have any cracks, but the bedding is good and screws are always tight.
One must also keep in mind that some of these rifles come from the swedes trading their old / obsolete rifles for newer ones, so it's no surprise to see issues with them.
Anyhow, as for stock type, a m96 will be what you ate looking for. But I can't really help with newly made stocks as I have a good supply of roriginal ones, so I don't buy neely made stocks...
Thanks again, great sticky, about halfway through, the piece of metal is horizontal and on the ledge behind the recoil lug stop, now that you say it is not original I think someone put it there maybe to float the barrel?? Mystic is bringing in Boyds stocks so I will see if they have a M96 compatible setup, the mounting screws may not be original and the front one for sure, it was forced in as it is not even the same machine thread, still she is in descent shape and will make a great big game rifle when done! It is a shame Tradex has m98 new old stock but no M96!
