Swedish hunting rifles in 9.3x57.. How did so many end up in one place?

[rci2950]

I bought one of these from you last night super eager to get it and I am just curious as to how so many ended up in one place. Were they rentals or something? If these were all personally owned rifles. Just curious.. I like to know the history of my firearms. Makes me appreciate them more... If I am out of line I apologise. I don't know how this stuff works importing etc...

 

[cigar_man]

I like to know the history of my firearms. Makes me appreciate them more.

I just had this conversation on the weekend.

I really wish I knew the historical account of all my firearms from the past, especially the military ones.

Yes, I agree, it does make you appreciate them more.

 

[rci2950]

I just had this conversation on the weekend.

I really wish I knew the historical account of all my firearms from the past, especially the military ones.

Yes, I agree, it does make you appreciate them more.

Really it does. If the rifle I just bought was a rental from some hunting outfitter or something and I knew the name of the company that was renting it. I think it would be propelled to the top as one of my favorites. Im easy to impress I guess,.

 

[mkrnel]

They are mainly obsolete hunting rifles mostly acquired from the large firearm auctions held each year in Sweden that come from traded in or disposed of personal owned hunting firearms, often from smaller gun dealers. Sweden has a set limit on the amount of hunting rifles allowed in private ownership (max of 6) and if someone who is already at their limit and wants a new gun they often have to sell, trade-in or dispose of a existing one to get a new one.

 

[jonersmack]

They are mainly obsolete hunting rifles mostly acquired from the large firearm auctions held each year in Sweden that come from traded in or disposed of personal owned hunting firearms, often from smaller gun dealers. Sweden has a set limit on the amount of hunting rifles allowed in private ownership (max of 6) and if someone who is already at their limit and wants a new gun they often have to sell, trade-in or dispose of a existing one to get a new one.

Thats an awful law lol

 

[LSB]

Thats an awful law lol

Similar laws in France for restricted firearms. We are luckier in Canada

 

[Prairie Plinker]

Sweden has a set limit on the amount of hunting rifles allowed in private ownership (max of 6) and if someone who is already at their limit and wants a new gun they often have to sell, trade-in or dispose of a existing one to get a new one.

Sweden, you're cut.

I do agree with rci2950 about knowing the history of a firearm. That's partially why I'm drawn to older firearms. Congrats on the new to you Swede, if you're the one that got 18534 for $285 then
I went through every single M96 in 9.3 and had about 15 sku's wrote down on a piece of paper. I proceded to whittle the list down to 6. The next day I decided which one I was going to get, but thought about the looming postal issues. I hesitated. The day after that I thought, "Hey, I can just call them and tell them to use a courier, I'll pay the extra!" Go check the website, it's gone! This is the third time I've been all ready to buy, but because I waited a little longer than I should have for various reasons, I missed out. Still going to get one though, just gotta take the number two choice!

For the price, these Husky's are hard to beat, as long as you roll your own ammo!

 

[#1bcshooter]

They are mainly obsolete hunting rifles mostly acquired from the large firearm auctions held each year in Sweden that come from traded in or disposed of personal owned hunting firearms, often from smaller gun dealers. Sweden has a set limit on the amount of hunting rifles allowed in private ownership (max of 6) and if someone who is already at their limit and wants a new gun they often have to sell, trade-in or dispose of a existing one to get a new one.

Really it does. If the rifle I just bought was a rental from some hunting outfitter or something and I knew the name of the company that was renting it. I think it would be propelled to the top as one of my favorites. Im easy to impress I guess,.

How's it rank now ?

 

[kawicrash]

I've wondered this too about the Trade Ex rifles. They have tons of 8x57 sporting rifles as well. I have been very tempted to get one of the commercial 8x57's.
And while on the subject, I have also wondered about all the NOS Winchester lever guns that have been for sale lately. All kinds of commemorative and other rifles all brand new from the 80's it seems. Where the heck did they all come from?

 

[Prairie Plinker]

Picked up my HVA M96 9.3x57 an hour ago. It's in great shape, better than I was expecting. Only one fairly deep scratch in the barrel on the left side, about an inch long. For $275 how can one go wrong?

Thanks T.E. for the excellent packing job as well!