Husqvarna Sporting Rifles #### - ALL MODELS!!!
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I may miss the sense of your question but ; I'm not sure you realize that they're not very common, you'll have more chance to find a 9000 Crown Grade on a ratio of about 1 for 30.. And even there, say you find one for sale, you'll be stuck with the caliber of the rifle you find - most seems to be 7mm RM and 300 WM. There seems to be more Carl Gustav Grade I and II around than HVAs too (all things being relative).
To find them (even the 9000 are far from being "common") you will have to check used racks in Sporting goods stores, Gunshows, the EE and on and on.
Good luck for your search, let us know if / what you find.
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worst case senario , it bends , or breaks off and you need to get it tig welded back up , then add a bit of material to the inside edge , then adjust the stock and action for clearance .
my guess is it will be just fine , unless a guy fires off some extreemly hot loads that require the action to be hammered open .
my guess is it will be just fine , unless a guy fires off some extreemly hot loads that require the action to be hammered open .
No big worries, as hundreds of 640s and even 46 variants were modified that way by the Swedes since post WWII, and as far as I know from the various Swedish sources I have, it always worked quite good. They never buggered much themselves by replacing the bolt handles as they found that way was a great and easy fix for them.
9.3 X 62 Husky, all original, no holes drilled or cracks in the stock.
Looking for proof marks on the action and have found nothing, only markings are the matching serial number to the barrel on the bottom metal under the stock.
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Looking for proof marks on the action and have found nothing, only markings are the matching serial number to the barrel on the bottom metal under the stock.
Jimmyjazz,
Pictured below is the difference between an action made by CG and one made by HVA.
First, you need to know that HVA did not produce M/94/96/38 actions variants before 1941.
Before that, all their sproting repeaters were made on Carl Gustav made M/94 actions (the M/94 have a bent bolt handle, while the M/96 have a straight bolt handle). Since your rifles was made in 1931, then, there is no doubt the action is one made at Carl Gustav.
This picture shows a M/649 (top) and a M/46 (bottom) - see that the m/46 have crowns stamped on the bolt release lever;
These are proof / acceptation marks and from the position if it, we can say they are from the CG factory - as they stand "upright" - also note that the M/649 does not have the crowns stamped on it (except some thiny parts).
The proof / acceptation marks, on a M/46, will be found on the bolt release lever, the bolt shroud, the rear of the cocking piece projection, on the trigger guard plate, above the floorplate, on the floorplate, below the bolt handle, at the bolt end left side of the extractor, on the extractor collet-ring, on the follower.
As you can see on the picture, the CG-made receivers don't have HVA rollstamp on the front receiver ring, it was left virgin.
The M/46, were made from 1927 to 1937 (S/N Range 501 to 14006) and are easy to recognize as they have a round pistol grip while the M/46B (9.3X57) and the M/46A (6.5X55), both made from 1942 to 1945 have a black pistol grip cap.
Below, it's the same part, but made by HVA (from a M/38)
see how the crowns are "bent" or "on a slope" or "angled", this is the HVA proof / acceptation mark up to end of WWII.
Now, the 9.3X62 caliber was introduced in HVA's line in 1941 as the model 46AN, but they are very rare - only 227 were made on the M/38 action (with thumb cut-out), and the barrels are marked "ANTIOXID".
The M/46, which were only chambered in 9.3X57 were marked as below;
- when you see 9.3MM, this automatically means you have a 9.3X57 chambering - but, it could have been rechambered, like yours, then, usually, the gunsmith adds a X62 at the end.
When they chambered their rifles in 9.3X62, they decided to add the complete name to avoid confusion;
Hope that helps you in your quest of knowing what you have.
Pictured below is the difference between an action made by CG and one made by HVA.
First, you need to know that HVA did not produce M/94/96/38 actions variants before 1941.
Before that, all their sproting repeaters were made on Carl Gustav made M/94 actions (the M/94 have a bent bolt handle, while the M/96 have a straight bolt handle). Since your rifles was made in 1931, then, there is no doubt the action is one made at Carl Gustav.
This picture shows a M/649 (top) and a M/46 (bottom) - see that the m/46 have crowns stamped on the bolt release lever;
These are proof / acceptation marks and from the position if it, we can say they are from the CG factory - as they stand "upright" - also note that the M/649 does not have the crowns stamped on it (except some thiny parts).
The proof / acceptation marks, on a M/46, will be found on the bolt release lever, the bolt shroud, the rear of the cocking piece projection, on the trigger guard plate, above the floorplate, on the floorplate, below the bolt handle, at the bolt end left side of the extractor, on the extractor collet-ring, on the follower.
As you can see on the picture, the CG-made receivers don't have HVA rollstamp on the front receiver ring, it was left virgin.
The M/46, were made from 1927 to 1937 (S/N Range 501 to 14006) and are easy to recognize as they have a round pistol grip while the M/46B (9.3X57) and the M/46A (6.5X55), both made from 1942 to 1945 have a black pistol grip cap.
Below, it's the same part, but made by HVA (from a M/38)
Now, the 9.3X62 caliber was introduced in HVA's line in 1941 as the model 46AN, but they are very rare - only 227 were made on the M/38 action (with thumb cut-out), and the barrels are marked "ANTIOXID".
The M/46, which were only chambered in 9.3X57 were marked as below;
When they chambered their rifles in 9.3X62, they decided to add the complete name to avoid confusion;
Hope that helps you in your quest of knowing what you have.
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Hey Baribal,
I get it now, I was very confused as to why these are called Husqvarna and even registered as such if they are not.
Correct me if I'm wrong, this is a Husky built rifle using a CG action?
Just like when they used the FN actions they were still sold as Husky and not FN?
Cheers,
JJ
I get it now, I was very confused as to why these are called Husqvarna and even registered as such if they are not.
Correct me if I'm wrong, this is a Husky built rifle using a CG action?
Just like when they used the FN actions they were still sold as Husky and not FN?
Cheers,
JJ
None, unless, you want to climb a ladder when shooting. You will need to use an aftermarket lever. The height will also depend on ring manufacturer. Then, you will have to worry about the bolt handle root.
Now, you didn't post the same question on the other forum;
A single piece base may get the scope high enough to clear the safety wing, but it will be a pain to work and the scope will be very high.
Usually, you get the job done with medium height rings (on a Leupold type base) which will clear bolt handle root from the scope bell.
Changing the wing-type safety to a lever is a non invasive option and does not even require tools, if so, a file will be all you need.
You can calculate it; as most rear bases (Leupold Type) usually are about 0.360" high and medium rings are 0.400" from the bottom to the lower radiant of the ring (0.650" from the top of the base to the center of the scope, for 1" rings). High rings are 0.500" (0.750" from the top of the base to the center of the objective for 1" rings)
You also have to make sure you take the M/98 one piece, as the FN/98 are shorter.
Now, you didn't post the same question on the other forum;
A single piece base may get the scope high enough to clear the safety wing, but it will be a pain to work and the scope will be very high.
Usually, you get the job done with medium height rings (on a Leupold type base) which will clear bolt handle root from the scope bell.
Changing the wing-type safety to a lever is a non invasive option and does not even require tools, if so, a file will be all you need.
You can calculate it; as most rear bases (Leupold Type) usually are about 0.360" high and medium rings are 0.400" from the bottom to the lower radiant of the ring (0.650" from the top of the base to the center of the scope, for 1" rings). High rings are 0.500" (0.750" from the top of the base to the center of the objective for 1" rings)
You also have to make sure you take the M/98 one piece, as the FN/98 are shorter.
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Try contacting Bits Of Pieces in BC @ bitsofpieces dot com, they used to carry them. Just ask for a "low swing safety lever" for a M/98, there are many manufacturers who used to make them.
Bolt spacing for standard bases are 0.860" C to C front and 0.500" C to C rear (this goes for both the one piece or two pieces bases).
Bolt spacing for standard bases are 0.860" C to C front and 0.500" C to C rear (this goes for both the one piece or two pieces bases).
