Husqvarna

[jkingrph]

I just received this shotgun from Simpson's.

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_i...=1901&osCsid=f0de32839618a5b6e862d1fc917a7799

They did not list model number, it turned out to be a model 100, which has a doll's head barrel extension. It is in extremely good condition, serial number places it as a 1910 vintage. The only problem is some pitting just in front of chambers.

I cleaned working parts with some spray brake cleaner to cut old dried lubes and dirt, relubed, reassembled and am very pleased. It locks up tight as a bank vault, top lever just to the right of center. There is a hint of sideplay when action is open but very minor.

Now to get a chance to try her!

 

[Sharptail]

Now to get a chance to try her!

Jkingrph, what are you planning to shoot it with? Virtually all the old Husqvarna's have 2 1/2 inch chambers. Polywad makes the Vintagers line of low pressure shells in 16 gauge (which we can't get up here ) and GameBore makes a similar load (which we can get ). Perhaps you load your own?

Old Husqvarna doubles can be good upland guns but nothing loosens them up faster than shooting modern loads through them. Take care!


Sharptail

 

[jkingrph]

I am planning on getting some Polywads, probably picking up a few cases the next time we go to Macon, Ga. They are located just outside of Macon, where the wife hails from.

As far as use, mostly fun, clay birds. I rarely hunt any more, just like guns, and wanted a classic looking hammer gun and this one fit the bill nicely. It has modest engraving, fairly plain stock, checkering had a couple of small dents, but a few minutes with a little riffler file freshened that up nicely. I was very surprised and pleased to find one in this condition at this price.

Jeff

 

[jethunter]

I just received this shotgun from Simpson's.

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_i...=1901&osCsid=f0de32839618a5b6e862d1fc917a7799

They did not list model number, it turned out to be a model 100, which has a doll's head barrel extension. It is in extremely good condition, serial number places it as a 1910 vintage. The only problem is some pitting just in front of chambers.

I cleaned working parts with some spray brake cleaner to cut old dried lubes and dirt, relubed, reassembled and am very pleased. It locks up tight as a bank vault, top lever just to the right of center. There is a hint of sideplay when action is open but very minor.

Now to get a chance to try her!

Nice acquisition, you're fortunate to find one in such good condition. I think the hammered dubbelbossas are my favourite Huskys.

I have a model 52 that I have just test fired a few times.. It is mechanically excellent with vg bores and probably my best Husqvarna to date. I cut down 2.75 in AA hulls, and rolled up 6000 psi loads that patterned well. Looking forward to getting it into the field this fall.