Husqvarna Vapenfabriks 30-06 Nitro

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A buddy of mine just got a "Husqvarna Vapenfabriks 30-06 Nitro" rifle handed down to him from his grandfather. He's hoping to get a bit of info on it and an approx value.
I did a Google search but only came up with an old cached thread on an American forum, so if you can help out with either some info or a link I'd apreciate it.

Rob
 
pharaoh2 said:
If their calling it a nitro, my guess would be early 1900's. possibly original 06-10? Just a guess.
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Huh? It's probably a 1600 or 1640 action probably Mid 1950's the older ones had a steel Floor plate (more desireable) the later ones were fitted with an aluminium one.
 
There were a few seen at our shows here in Ontario. They were in 30-06 Sprinfield and in good condkition. Price? I recall $ 250 - 350.

You may be told that the 1896 action is too weak for that cartridge.That is wrong. Why would they make faulty rkifles?

Kresjanxx
 
kresjanxx said:
There were a few seen at our shows here in Ontario. They were in 30-06 Sprinfield and in good condkition. Price? I recall $ 250 - 350.

You may be told that the 1896 action is too weak for that cartridge.That is wrong. Why would they make faulty rkifles?

Kresjanxx
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I doubt the rifle in question is based on a 96 action. It is probably either an FN 98 action or a later HVA action.
 
I'd be curious about the serial number too.

I have a 1953 in an FN action and the serial number is in the 144,000 series.
 
Win/64 said:
Yes and they are 98 actions.
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Some were 98 (most were FN) actions, however they were also marked "Nitro" on the rifles built on their "Improved Mauser Actions" These had a small receiver ring, a totally different bolt stop and an unslotted left bolt lug, with the ejector is located beneath the locking lug, therefore stronger.

I understand what you are saying, that there were no 30-06 rifles built by Husqvarna on the early Model 96 actions, the same action that the 6.5X55 came in, but this is incorrect. Husqvarna did barrel up original Model 96 actions to 30-06.

You can buy a Husqvarna 30-06 built on original Model 96 actions, today if you want, right here:

http://www.tradeexcanada.com/esquif2/index.php?option=com_paxgallery&task=view&gid=5&iid=340

Here's another one, a Stiga, built on a 96 action:
http://www.tradeexcanada.com/esquif2/index.php?option=com_paxgallery&task=view&gid=5&iid=619

and another:
http://www.tradeexcanada.com/esquif2/index.php?option=com_paxgallery&task=view&gid=5&iid=363

How many would you like? These are all 96 rifles in 30-06.
http://www.tradeexcanada.com/esquif2/index.php?option=com_paxgallery&task=view&gid=5&iid=746
http://www.tradeexcanada.com/esquif2/index.php?option=com_paxgallery&task=view&gid=5&iid=752
http://www.tradeexcanada.com/esquif2/index.php?option=com_paxgallery&task=view&gid=5&iid=753
http://www.tradeexcanada.com/esquif2/index.php?option=com_paxgallery&task=view&gid=5&iid=756


Here's a real cheapie, if you want to actually look at and hold one:
http://www.tradeexcanada.com/esquif2/index.php?option=com_paxgallery&task=view&gid=5&iid=762

Ted
 
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All I was trying to say was that the rifle that RobAK was talking about was probably a 98 of some form because of the word "Nitro". I never said Husqvarna didn't build any 30/06 on a 96 action. They did. I just think this particular rifle is a 98 action of some form.
 
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As I understand it, the "Nitro" stamp on the barrel was the proof mark that Husqvarna used to designate that particular barrel as having been proof tested. I am only speaking of the HVA/1900 rifles because the 98/96 guns are a different bird. Not all the HVA or the 1900 actioned rifles have barrels that are Nitro marked. That said I haven't seen a lot that didn't say Nitro. In looking through my safe(way too many Huskies!!!) there is only one there right now that doesn't have it, and that is a 1900 in 25-06 that shoots one hole groups. Needless to say, I'm not too worried about the stamp being missing. There is more to the proof markings that I am not remembering. I highly doubt the barrels that don't have the Nitro stamp weren't proofed. I seem to remember something about the ones being marked Nitro being proof tested by a Swedish government tester or lab. The other barrels were just proofed by a Husqvarna tester I imagine????? This isn't gospel and just my ramblings. Maybe Ted has some input on this? Hope this helps guys. If you get the serial # it is pretty easy to age them.


Regards

Greg
 
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