Mine was awful when I first got it too. It was easily around a 7lb pull. If yours is the single stage Mauser style as mine is, I found taking a coil off the spring and regrinding it flat, then stoning both trigger and release sears, before polishing with a wheel and gradually-finer compounds made a massive difference to both feel and pull-weight. Fifteen minutes work has taken mine down to a crisp 3lb pull now, and has transformed the rifle. I really liked it before, but now it's a real favourite!
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Mine was awful when I first got it too. It was easily around a 7lb pull. If yours is the single stage Mauser style as mine is, I found taking a coil off the spring and regrinding it flat, then stoning both trigger and release sears, before polishing with a wheel and gradually-finer compounds made a massive difference to both feel and pull-weight. Fifteen minutes work has taken mine down to a crisp 3lb pull now, and has transformed the rifle. I really liked it before, but now it's a real favourite!
It looks like a very good adaptation of a 640. There were a lot of custom gunshops in Sweden who were skilled and used to work on the rifles. In addition to the large amount of aftermarket parts, they also had the chance to be supplied by the HVA / CG factory... What is the barrel lenght ?
When I first removed it from the stock, I was too busy cleaning out the accumulated grease and pine needles to look for anything like a stamp or signature. Next time I have reason to take it out, I will look.
I am thinking that it might have been made to order from a Model 640 barreled action in imitation of the two-piece Husqvarna "hellstock", hence the two grooves cut into the forestock just like the ones that disguise the joint on the HVA two-piece stock.
I am thinking that it might have been made to order from a Model 640 barreled action in imitation of the two-piece Husqvarna "hellstock", hence the two grooves cut into the forestock just like the ones that disguise the joint on the HVA two-piece stock.
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Beautiful rifle! I'm a huge fan of Stutzen rifles. I have a '65 1600 myself in .308, and have plans to mount a Lyman 57 I've just bought. Incredibly envious that yours still has the foresight shroud too. Mine was missing since I bought the rifle and I can't find a replacement here in the UK
A new acquisition in 270 Win, with Timney Trigger, shoots like a darling too. Looks to be a 1956 vintage. Been looking for this model and stock configuration for a while! The target is from a handload I put together from another 270 load list that I thought would work... apparently it does!
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That's stunning. Great calibre too. I'm a huge fan of the .270. I'm planning on installing a Timney for my Husky too. Did you find it just drops into place using the existing pin, or was there any inletting needed for the safety catch?
I believe that you will need to relieve the wood stock in the trigger well area to get the Timney to fit. A Dremel should do it, took me about 15 mins to make the modification. I did not install the trigger though so am not sure what that process is like. I added other pics as well!
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Ah, many thanks! Now I just have to wait for Brownells Europe to get their finger out and back order it for me . . . .
In the meantime, my 57 arrived and has taken pride of place on the .308 . . . . .
A new acquisition in 270 Win, with Timney Trigger, shoots like a darling too. Looks to be a 1956 vintage. Been looking for this model and stock configuration for a while! The target is from a handload I put together from another 270 load list that I thought would work... apparently it does!
What model Husqvarna is that and what Timney trigger model did you use?
Looks like the 1640, same as mine? The Timney will most likely be the T301 Mauser Featherweight
Thank you
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A new acquisition in 270 Win, with Timney Trigger, shoots like a darling too. Looks to be a 1956 vintage. Been looking for this model and stock configuration for a while! The target is from a handload I put together from another 270 load list that I thought would work... apparently it does!
Very nice I have the sister gun in 30 06,Kelly
A new acquisition in 270 Win, with Timney Trigger, shoots like a darling too. Looks to be a 1956 vintage. Been looking for this model and stock configuration for a while! The target is from a handload I put together from another 270 load list that I thought would work... apparently it does!
Very nice I have the sister gun in 30 06,Kelly
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