the ''un 10/22''

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I just ordered what looks to be a very nice example of the Husqvarna straight stock ,single shot,bolt action ,octagonal barrel .22 .I asked Anthony to pick me out a nice one,and if my experiance is any guide-he won't disapoint me

I don't know how old these rifles are but they intrigue me[got a Husqvarna .22short rolling block too]

Has anybody else got one-if so-how do they shoot?I'm leaving mine as is-not doing a thing to it but maybe a good rub with some oil.
 
I bought one identical to yours a couple of years ago, and am in love with that little rifle.

It's as simple as anything made in a prison metal shop, but elegant as hell - long, slim lines, balances beautifully, and for some perverse reason shoots exactly 4" high at pretty much every range out to 100 yards. I know this isn't physically possible, but it seems to be eerily consistant.

I keep telling folks new to shooting that gun #1 should be one of these. They are well built, easy to maintain, and shoot accurately enough to build confidence.

If one wants to mount a scope, things get complicated. The split receiver to the rear makes a rear base impractical, and the stubby-but-straight bolt handle means any scope you mount will have to be pretty "tall off the gun" to clear it. I've toyed with the possibility of a reproduction Malcolm-type scope, which would look pretty awesome... Kinda like so:

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Most likely the best $99 + shipping I ever spent. Brilliant little rifles, plenty of fun, and beautifully built.
 
The ''sold ''sign on #19338 is mine-rated ''overall very good condition''-and Anthony always underates his descriptions.The walnut stock looks like its got some nice figuring in it,and the bluing on the octogon barrel is good.Not bad for $149.I don't know how old it is-but it could be as old as my father-born in 1908

It should be here this week,and I;m looking forward to seeing how it shoots
 
my old single shot bolt action,octagon barrel Husqvarna .22 arrived today-beautifully crafted, nice wood,and the metal work was in excellent shape-and all for $149.Got to admit-there is something very special about shooting a rifle a lot older than I am-and I'm 64...you wonder what the history is behind an old .22 like this-who owned it-who shot it?And from the nice condition its in, obviously it was well loved.Nothing against semi automatic ''black rifles''but this is in a class all of its own-a nice companion to my Husqvarna .22 rolling block.
 
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