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

We have a number of Swedish rifles around here,both military and sporters, but one of my favourites is this old gal in 9.3X57. It came from Tradex last year and although I have only put 20 rounds through the barrel I can tell this is one sweet shooting rifle. I can't believe how smooth the action is when cycling through the rounds.I actually used 9X57 rounds to fireform the brass and was pleasantly surprised how well the .357 dia. bullets shot out of her.No keyholing or any thing like that,I take that to be a good omen,very,very happy with this rifle.
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One small gripe: Over the last three decades or so, I've owned a pile of Husqvarnas, mostly rifles but also some shotguns and even a few handguns. The rifles were mostly post-war lightweights but I also owned at least a dozen of the earlier ones based on FN 98s and also numerous pre-war rifles based on 96 and 98 actions...6.5x55, 8mm and 9.3s mostly...I say this to establish my fondness for Husqvarna guns....but one thing I have always hated about the post-war rifles is the way that the checkering runs off the bottom of the pistol grip with no border between it and the grip cap. I see no need for it except to speed up the production of the checkering. Its not a big gripe but for me it really cheapens the look of the rifle.
 
jacky said:
... the 182*** serial number I think puts it around 1956 which doesn't seem right to me.
Anyway, can anyone give me some more info ? worth ? worth keeping ?
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Well, your rifle was actually made in 1955.... may I ask why is that surprising?
It's a model 3000 Crown Grade. Worth around 400.00 $ to 500.00 $, but it really depends on where you are.
Worth keeping? well, I donno for you, but I do have several of these....
 
bjmurata,
What you have there is a Husqvarna model 46 with some nice wood, made between 1927 and 1937 on a Carl Gustav M/94 action.
 
Baribal said:
bjmurata,
What you have there is a Husqvarna model 46 with some nice wood, made between 1927 and 1937 on a Carl Gustav M/94 action.
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Hi Baribal,
Thanks, we have several Swedes kicking around here and this one does have what I would consider to be nice figure to it and is one of the better in the bunch.Absolutely love these rifles,except for the fact that I'm a born again Gunnutter,I wish back in the day I had more of an interest in the Swedish rifles,I would have alot more of them,not that they aren't multiplying when the chance comes up.
The serial on this one is 4680,can you tell the date of manufacture? Thanks in advance.
 
jacky said:
What a great thread. I read the stuff at the beginning and it is really helpful. So from what I saw this model is a late 1600/1640 given the bolt release, safey ( the slide kind) and the shape of the back. My Dad traded for this 30-06 sometime in the late 70's I think. It has the flip up rear sight, front sight and original cap and plastic butt. Is there a repaired crack at the back of the action which seems quite common ? My Dad gave me the rifle ( and some really family heirloom guns) as he is now almost 80 and is using my lightweight rifle for hunting. the 182*** serial number I think puts it around 1956 which doesn't seem right to me.
Anyway, can anyone give me some more info ? worth ? worth keeping ?
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I say 'yes', worth keeping. Try putting some rounds through it to see how it shoots. Husqvarna's a classic rifle. I just recently reacquired one and regret parting with mine many years ago. The one I have now shoots incredibly well. Your serial number appears to make it a 1955 vintage. I'm not the expert here, I'd say Baribal is, but anytime you get a Husqvarna in decent shape, it should be a keeper. Yours looks to be in great condition though don't know what the barrel looks like. Good acquisition!
 
Bjmurata,
It was made early 1931.

Parrisw,
I can't say much about this one as the pucture is not giving enough.
 
That's a 1600 series, I guess the fore arm was sanded / reworked, as it seems there's no traces of the schnabel and fore end checkering. Does it have a cheekpiece?
Anyhow, it's either a 4100 or a 1600 Std... and it was also made in 1955.
 
No cheek piece. Yes it was refinished once upon a time.

Will

Baribal said:
That's a 1600 series, I guess the fore arm was sanded / reworked, as it seems there's no traces of the schnabel and fore end checkering. Does it have a cheekpiece?
Anyhow, it's either a 4100 or a 1600 Std... and it was also made in 1955.
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bjmurata said:
Really good work on your cleanup,very nice rifle you have there and I'm willing to bet she will shoot as good as she looks too!
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Thank you. Rifle means allot to me. Was my dads, I remember as a kid always looking at them thinking one day I'd use them. Dad has had them a long time, longer then me. Got my licence, and he gave me his three guns. There is another rifle, not a Husqvarna, and a small shot gun.
 
Nice work and nice story, too.
The number is of no use for you, it's a fitter's #, there is another one on the top of the reveiver wall, besides bolt release, another one on the flat in front of the receiver lug's bedding and finally a last one in the barrel channel.
 
Baribal said:
Nice work and nice story, too.
The number is of no use for you, it's a fitter's #, there is another one on the top of the reveiver wall, besides bolt release, another one on the flat in front of the receiver lug's bedding and finally a last one in the barrel channel.
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Thanks, can't wait to take it out for the first shoot then hunt, dad used to feed us with this gun. I intend to do the same with it. :)
 
I so totally agree while new is nice I really enjoy having rifles that my grandfather gave my dad - then my dad handed them down to me and now I've handed them down to my sons.
 
Ltbull01 said:
I say 'yes', worth keeping. Try putting some rounds through it to see how it shoots. Husqvarna's a classic rifle. I just recently reacquired one and regret parting with mine many years ago. The one I have now shoots incredibly well. Your serial number appears to make it a 1955 vintage. I'm not the expert here, I'd say Baribal is, but anytime you get a Husqvarna in decent shape, it should be a keeper. Yours looks to be in great condition though don't know what the barrel looks like. Good acquisition!
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I don't think the condition is that great. The stock has that repair behind the action but my Dad was saying when he got it it was repaired and has never been an issue. The bluing on the barrel is faded as well. As for shooting, it shoots great with factory or handloads. The last deer my Dad took with it was from standing, gun rested on a tree and the deer was about 265 yds away. He was over 70. Kinda cool but he has given me other rifle that are better. I am looking to get something lighter for him these days so I may sell it this summer along with a few others. I really appreciate the input and help. This thread is awesome.
 
bjmurata said:
We have a number of Swedish rifles around here,both military and sporters, but one of my favourites is this old gal in 9.3X57. It came from Tradex last year and although I have only put 20 rounds through the barrel I can tell this is one sweet shooting rifle. I can't believe how smooth the action is when cycling through the rounds.I actually used 9X57 rounds to fireform the brass and was pleasantly surprised how well the .357 dia. bullets shot out of her.No keyholing or any thing like that,I take that to be a good omen,very,very happy with this rifle.
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Very nice indeed!

Had to run to my gun room to see if mine was still there!
Almost twins.
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