Husqvarna Sporting Rifles #### - ALL MODELS!!!
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Trying again..... here is my 'new' 7x57 (top) and my .308. Both 4100's if I am not mistaken.... once I have finnished these two I will post a better picture...
Two beauties!
Just a note, watch that front sight hood is slipping off and will get lost in the next shooting session, learned that teh hard way with my first Hva.
I just sold a Husqvarna rifle in 6.5x55 that had crf, not sure if it was a sporterized milsurp or a sporting rifle.
The rifle had no model # but had a smooth stock no checkering. also had a top piece of wood that went on top of the barrel.I haven't seen one like it posted on here yet.
The rifle had no model # but had a smooth stock no checkering. also had a top piece of wood that went on top of the barrel.I haven't seen one like it posted on here yet.
To Diemaco,
Yes, they did. The model 1600 Std is the main one, but they also made a "Helstock" version (fullstock) - the 1600 is what was called the "Improved Mauser" wich is some kind of crossover betweena M/94 and the M/98. They are not commonly seen here first because they were not originally imported chambered in 6.5X55 but also because the Swedes keep them - their firearms law reagarding ownership is very restrictive - a hunter may keep 4 guns while a "seasoned" hunting is allowed to keep 6 only.
CarzyDave,
Your rifle was unlikely a commercial HVA rifle. It sounds more like Bubba's work.
I won't get deeply into this, but Husqvarna made a good qty of military Mausers betwwen 1941 and '44, based either on the m/96 (14 078) but mostly the M/38 (83 578). Those rifles had handguards, but the civilian ones did not.
As any other military rifles, surplus were used for making sporting rifles either by "craftmans" (i.e. Bubbas) or by transforming or revamping companies like Stiga and Vapen Depoten for the most. Husqvarna, on the other hand, only used new, unissued actions for their models 46, 46A, 46B and early 640.
- edit - after getting a P/M from member Woodbeef, I went through my stuff and found that the 46A and 46B made in wartime on M/38 actions may have the year stamped on the receiver - these actions were picked from the M/38 production line (7 812 estimated M/46A and 3 946 M/46B...) between 1942 and 1944 (very early and the later may not have the year stamped on the receiver). Those with the year on top of the receiver ring won't have a serial number stamped on the left side wall - the military ones will.
The M/46 (1927-37 about 13 500 made) were assembled from M/94 actions supplied by Carl Gustav (these have no stamps at all except some proofmarks).
The way to determine if the action came from either manufacture is to look at the "Crown" inspection marks; CG used a upright crown while HVA used a "bent" or angled crown.
Yes, they did. The model 1600 Std is the main one, but they also made a "Helstock" version (fullstock) - the 1600 is what was called the "Improved Mauser" wich is some kind of crossover betweena M/94 and the M/98. They are not commonly seen here first because they were not originally imported chambered in 6.5X55 but also because the Swedes keep them - their firearms law reagarding ownership is very restrictive - a hunter may keep 4 guns while a "seasoned" hunting is allowed to keep 6 only.
CarzyDave,
Your rifle was unlikely a commercial HVA rifle. It sounds more like Bubba's work.
I won't get deeply into this, but Husqvarna made a good qty of military Mausers betwwen 1941 and '44, based either on the m/96 (14 078) but mostly the M/38 (83 578). Those rifles had handguards, but the civilian ones did not.
As any other military rifles, surplus were used for making sporting rifles either by "craftmans" (i.e. Bubbas) or by transforming or revamping companies like Stiga and Vapen Depoten for the most. Husqvarna, on the other hand, only used new, unissued actions for their models 46, 46A, 46B and early 640.
- edit - after getting a P/M from member Woodbeef, I went through my stuff and found that the 46A and 46B made in wartime on M/38 actions may have the year stamped on the receiver - these actions were picked from the M/38 production line (7 812 estimated M/46A and 3 946 M/46B...) between 1942 and 1944 (very early and the later may not have the year stamped on the receiver). Those with the year on top of the receiver ring won't have a serial number stamped on the left side wall - the military ones will.
The M/46 (1927-37 about 13 500 made) were assembled from M/94 actions supplied by Carl Gustav (these have no stamps at all except some proofmarks).
The way to determine if the action came from either manufacture is to look at the "Crown" inspection marks; CG used a upright crown while HVA used a "bent" or angled crown.
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Since I just got my first HVA ever I figured I will post pics.This is I believe a model 1640 in 30-06 serial #1768**. I got it from Tradex and really liked the service I got, I can definitely say I will buy from them again in the near future. I just love the rifle, nice purplish receiver, the stock, the way it points....by the way if anyone could give me the date of manufacture it would be appreciated.
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Checked the rifle, a friend now owns it and the receiver has husqvarna on it and the crowns are indeed angled, it also has the year made on it, 1943.
The job done to it was not a bubba job as the barrel was professionally recrowned and the stock had original finish on it and was a blonde colored stock with all the grains in the wood visible, still trying to figure out model though.
The only way to make it positive is to post a picture, but from the description you gave, it's not a "commercial" Husqvarna sporting rifle. I't much more likely a modified military rifle (an ex-M/38). Especially if you don't see it pictured in the first pages.
By Bubba, I don't mean the modifications were badly made. Bubba does all kind of "craftings". From carving to engraving, rebarreling, drilling / taping, it can be made with good taste. But, still, it's a tranformation of an original military (and sometimes civilian) firearm.
The Husqvarna roll stamp and year was applied to all the M/38 and M/96 (military) receivers they made, so, it's by no mean a garantee that this is a sporting rifle.
Could it be a CG63? - some, not many, were made on Husqvarna receivers, they have the handgard on it, too. Look at Trade Ex site for some examples.
By Bubba, I don't mean the modifications were badly made. Bubba does all kind of "craftings". From carving to engraving, rebarreling, drilling / taping, it can be made with good taste. But, still, it's a tranformation of an original military (and sometimes civilian) firearm.
The Husqvarna roll stamp and year was applied to all the M/38 and M/96 (military) receivers they made, so, it's by no mean a garantee that this is a sporting rifle.
Could it be a CG63? - some, not many, were made on Husqvarna receivers, they have the handgard on it, too. Look at Trade Ex site for some examples.
The barrel is about 22 3/4"
From what I understand, you are giving the lenght of the visible barrel, from the muzzle end to the receiver, wich is supposed to be about 22 7/8" for a 1640 (the actual barrel lenght is 600mm, or 23.62" from the breech to the muzzle).
If so, then, you have a 1640 Standard.
Trade Ex also got some of the "Skogis" model, made for FG Co. (Folke Dahlberg) wich have a 530mm barrel , but they usually are stamped as such and usually are fitted with the "space age like" scope mount of the FG Co.
There is also the intermediate lenght of 560mm (22.05") barrel models (wich are also classified as 1640) , but these were mainly made for export (Tradewinds in the US and Husky, plus Laponia for Germany), and it would be unlikely, but not impossible, that Trade Ex would get some.
If so, then, you have a 1640 Standard.
Trade Ex also got some of the "Skogis" model, made for FG Co. (Folke Dahlberg) wich have a 530mm barrel , but they usually are stamped as such and usually are fitted with the "space age like" scope mount of the FG Co.
There is also the intermediate lenght of 560mm (22.05") barrel models (wich are also classified as 1640) , but these were mainly made for export (Tradewinds in the US and Husky, plus Laponia for Germany), and it would be unlikely, but not impossible, that Trade Ex would get some.
What's the salient difference???
I've been going through all the posts & pictures of Husqvarna Rifles with great interest, it's lot of information & incredible knowledge. I've one in 6.5X55SE (a 1600 model I belive) which I bought from tradex, had installed a Zeiss scope on it. I would love to post some photos but am unable to upload photos on this site.
I was just wondering what's the difference between some of their models like: M96, M98, FN98 & model 1600, is one more stronger & durable than others?? I'm contemplating on buying another Husqvarna (model??) in 9.3X62, will it be safe to shoot a factory load (in 9.3X62) through these rifles?
I've been going through all the posts & pictures of Husqvarna Rifles with great interest, it's lot of information & incredible knowledge. I've one in 6.5X55SE (a 1600 model I belive) which I bought from tradex, had installed a Zeiss scope on it. I would love to post some photos but am unable to upload photos on this site.
I was just wondering what's the difference between some of their models like: M96, M98, FN98 & model 1600, is one more stronger & durable than others?? I'm contemplating on buying another Husqvarna (model??) in 9.3X62, will it be safe to shoot a factory load (in 9.3X62) through these rifles?
