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

This is my Husqvarna, pretty sure its from 1963. There are two scopes for it, both Bausch and Lomb, one is a 2.5 to 8 and the other is a fixed 4 power. One of the pictures shows the bolt face, there are a few pock marks in it. Any problems with this? It seems to shoot fine but Can I rebed the stock as it looks like it was done with fibreglass resin back in the 60's. How do you adjust the trigger, it seems very light to me. Any other information you can glean from the pictures would be appreciated.






 
If the sling swivel loops are 3/4" it's a model 1640MC (European) if the sling swivel loops are 1" then it's amodel 3000.
Now for the bedding, without seing it, I guess it's doable as you have to remove material for the nee bedding compound to set.
Finally, the pitting you se on the bolt face is a consequence of flame cutting due to primer failure. Can't say more than this from the pics. I guess there is no problem using it as long as it's not too deep. If not sure, bring the bolt to a competent gunsmith he will tell you for sure.
 
Forgot to answer regarding the trigger; if it's the original trigger, means a single stage Mauser trigger, someone may have play with it. Know that such a trigger shouldn't be set lower than 3.5 #.
If it's an aftermarket trigger, then it's up to what the manufacturer speicifies.
You can make a simple test by slamming the bolt closed and see if it stays cocked, but again in doubt a gunsmith is in order.
 
I measured the swivels, they are 1" , so that makes it a model 3000.

Here are some pics of the bedding and the trigger which was installed after the time of purchase. The original trigger is long gone

The cracks at the tang happened after the action was bedded, and a chunk of the wood, came out, but was glued back in.

The scope mounts were secured with vinegar (before the days of loc-tite I suppose) so will be interesting getting them out.









Here is a picture of a pin that goes through the stock as well (factory I think)

Thank you for your patience and help Baribal I do appreciate it
 
The trigger is an original Tradewinds / HVA / Timney. I have the instructions I'll post tomorrow.
Yes the pin seems to be original. They generally used a brass pin for the standard calibers and a Stainless one for the magnums, but the SS pin may also be found on standard calibers.
Personally, I rarely see stocks cracking after they are bedded (unless the bedding is a real mess).
In general, the wood chips when the action inletting is too toght (from dryness or from repeated wet / dry cycles).
If the stock is cracked, you will first need to fix it before you attempt rebedding.
 
Here you go.

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Baribal,
Is this the same trigger used on the 1900 series?
If not, do you have instructions on how to adjust it? My bolts has a tendency to fall out the back the the rifle without the trigger being pulled.
 
Heronfish,
They are different triggers.
To adjust the 1900 trigger you have to go by the bolt raceway, at the tang, there is a crew which adjusts the trigger height. This also plays with the sear, so that's all you need to play with.
 
Both of the Husqvarna's i have have heavy triggers do you recommend getting them adjusted or a few pages back was a link to a complete replacement trigger should I be looking at them.
 
It's possible to lighten the standard trigger to about the minal 3.5 # but I do not suggest doing it unless one really knows what he is doing.
I will not post the whole process here as it may cause dangerous situations.

The use of an aftermarket trigger is easier but if one wants to use one fitted with a side safety, it will need stock alteration for the use of the new safety.
The only one I know of (in N-A anyways) which will not need stick alteration is the Huber Concept.
 
I've recently joined the Huskvarna brotherhood with a 1640 30-06 bought off the EE. Serial # 1686XX, I believe that makes it 1954 production. Has the two position slide safety, standard trigger which seems decent, aluminium bottom metal, early style bolt shroud and 600mm barrel. It does have a crossbolt in the stock. I've read up to page 15 or so on this thread and didn't realize that there are left handed version's. Now the quest is on! I realize they are pretty few and far between but I'm young. :) Baribal - Do you know what cartridges the left handed ones were offered in? Would love to find one in 6.5x55...
 
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CheeseBurger,
The only left hand action made by HVA is the 1900. There is no 1640 made for lefties.
Regarding your 1640, I am not sure what it is. The alloy bottom metal was not into production before S/N 220 000... so, tho me, your rifle had a stock swap or the alloy bottom metal was fitted to an early stock.
The 1900 were made in a lot of calibers, including the 6.5X55, but there are just a few in that caliber in Canada. But there are a lot of them in Sweden.

Camp Cook,

I am not sure about this (new?) Husqvarna Huber Concept trigger, as they show a M/38 rifle and by reading it, it seems they also make them for Service Match which calls military rifle to me.
The thing I can say for sure, is that a M/98 sporting trigger fits both the 1640 and the M/94/96/38.
The main difference is in the sear design, but a M/98 sear fits the 1640.
The main difference for the M/94/96/38 sear is that it have a projection at the front which engages a notch under the bolt. I'll try posting a picture of them all later today or tomorrow.
Anyhow, to answer your question, it should fit, but a M/98 one fits too.
 
Baribal - Yes it does seem as though my 1640 has had a stock switch at some point in time. I will post up a photo of it in the next couple days. I may pick up another stock from Trade Ex anyways. Sorry, yes I understand that Husvarna only made 1900's in left hand. I had been under the impression that Husqvarna had not made any left handed action's. I may look at talking to Trade Ex and seeing what the possibilitys would be of importing one.
 
It will likely be less expensive to buy Zoli 1900 in what caliber you loke.
The swedes really love their 1900 and 2000 and when they sell them, it's usually at a high price.
You should be able to find a Zoli 1900 - a slightly modified HVA 1900 - brand nee at the price you'll end up finding "the real thing" used...
 
My new baby. 1956 or 57 I believe.

I don't know if it was originally high gloss, but it is now. Others I've seen had an oil finish.





 
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