Anyone interesting in a Husky?

if the price doesn't get to high this is of interest to someone:

http://www.gunsonthenet.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=36763661

Yep,
Husky dogs, husky girls and Husky rifles.
I like the stripper clip slot. That may come in handy if I am ever able to sneak into the middle of an elk herd (just kidding). I bid on that rifle. I won't put a scope on it, although I may use a striker mounted peep sight to give my old eyes a longer focal plane.
Thanks,
lawndart

It's worth about 300USD.

I always wanted a Husky motocross motorcyle when I was a kid. I can settle for this.
lawndart. I still like that stripper clip cut out .

lawndart

I had a Husky dirt bike when I was a kid, I also have owned a Husky rifle or two in the past, the are good solid guns. Kinda the scandinavian version of a Model 70 Winchester.

Regret selling one of them, it was a damn fine 30-06. But youth and a fast dollar let it slip through my hands, my regret.

This one doesn't look like anything stupid has been done to it like bad scope mounts or extra holes. The stock forend tip is bummer, but I have some rosewood in the shop and I would fit and patch it with epoxy, and use the barrel band swivel. WHile I was at it stripping the stock, touchup on recutting the checkering, and a good oil finish ( Tru-oil at least, not just oil ), before I took the stock apart I would see how it shoots, Husky's usually shoot real well, but if I was unhappy I would bed the stock while I had it apart.

When done it might not be the prettiest gal around but she would have a heart of gold and be real attractive.

My gun value book list NIB or 100% version of this @ 470.00 good luck finding one for that in new condition, my book is old and it is probably more in the new one. At this price its reasonable, if it doesn't go up, condition is around 80% or so.

Lawndart,

I saw somewhere a rear peep for a Mauser, they weren't cheap, but I bet they would fit, if I got into it that far I would just replace the stock probably, polsih it, then reblue it.

This would make a sweet rifle if you paid attention to the peep and matched up a stock contour correctly, it would swing and point naturally, in a 9.3, not a thing wrong with that.

That's a small ring action.....is it a '98?....I'll bet not. Anyone know what model this is?

Its a HVA action. They were sold as Improved Mausers. Its small ring 1.29 ", but is very different than a old 1896. Better lock time, it has a lot of 98 features built into it. And what's wrong with small rings? I like them, and this being a factory rifle you can bet they built these right.

Model can be one of three but I think its either a 1100, 3100 depends on year of manufacture.

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One thing I know about these rifles, they were 1950's rifles and initially the were cheap, Introduced @ around $85-90 and they went up to around $175 before they moved on to different models. Sweden's currency must have beeen based on the herring standard or something back then, as these were at least 35-40 bucks cheaper than a Winchester or Remington of similiar years. But today to have these actions manufactured to this quality would cost through the arse.

The good peep sights go for $250.00!

If the back end of the stock fits me I will trim it a bit up front. I like the Sako Hunter style of stock with the smallish forearm. Otherwise I will whittle a new stick. I will bed it with Devcon titanium putty so I can break it down for travel into a shorter case.

I think this would be a rifle that I could carry all day long, and shoot well when the time comes.

Thanks for not bidding against me, I am pinching pennies to pick up a few project guns for the winter. If someone decides they can't live without it, just let me know and I won't run the price up on you. Also, the money I save here will go toward making commercial 9.3x62 ammunition (with good bullets) when the ATF comes through with my manufacturing license.

lawndart

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Thanks for not bidding against me,

I was looking for a donor action to make a 257 Roberts. I found this but immediatly realised if I got it I would never pull the barrel off. With the facory 9.3x62 tube, I would keep it that way, so I kept looking.

I'm getting ready to send a small check today for a 1909 Argie in good condition. You are welcome to that if you want. Otherwise I will keep my eyes peeled for another small ring.
lawndart

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Originally posted by schromf:
Its a HVA action. They were sold as Improved Mausers. Its small ring 1.29 ", but is very different than a old 1896. Better lock time, it has a lot of 98 features built into it. And what's wrong with small rings? I like them, and this being a factory rifle you can bet they built these right.

Model can be one of three but I think its either a 1100, 3100 depends on year of manufacture.

Edit:

One thing I know about these rifles, they were 1950's rifles and initially the were cheap, Introduced @ around $85-90 and they went up to around $175 before they moved on to different models. Sweden's currency must have beeen based on the herring standard or something back then, as these were at least 35-40 bucks cheaper than a Winchester or Remington of similiar years. But today to have these actions manufactured to this quality would cost through the arse.

Are you SURE - it looks like the FN 98 action to me from late 40s rather than the HVA which is the later small ring modification thereof. I have both and my understanding is that only the FN Mauser action versions had the charger hump and thumb cut-out. They're both good actions but the pick is a FN c-ring mauser. Charlie.

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Are you SURE

No I am not sure. Husky made some rifles on FN 98 actions but the production numbers were small. These were the early rifles, and I have details on production somewhere but low 100's is the number I remember.

Something tells me this is a 1950's gun on this one though, just doesn't look to be a post war-pre 50's gun.

If is was a Husky on a FN 98 action it would be a bonus.

Didn't Husky use Carl Gustaf actions? I thought the early rifles were all bought from CG. CG didn't make any 98's just 96's, and improved 96's which had a lot of 98 features. Later they made there own actions.

Schromf - Have you looked up the husqy website - I think it's 'Pettsons' or something to that effect - a Googlesearch will get you there? I'm sure this is an FN actioned rifle from what one can see of the photo. Good luck, Charlie.

I did a search but didn't find the site do you have the link?

That doesn't look like either an FN 98 or the later Husky small ring action. The edge of the bolt shroud looks like a 96 shroud although they've done their best by trimming the picture to keep you from seeing it all. A little deceitful IMHO. Husqvarna made up quite a few commercial sporters on the 96 type action and they are actually quite well regarded. I don't know if they incorporated the third lug in this version or not as I haven't seen one for 40 years or more.

I agree about the 96 action - silly me i had only seen the first of the photos - I will look for the website link. Charlie. PS still a good rifle.

If you search for gunboards.com and then go to swedish civilian arms there is a 'links' post by Pettson - go to his 'pettson's place' link and then click on the husqy icon at the bottom of the page and you will get into 'Husqvarna History' which is very informative - sorry i'm a technophobe and don't know how to put the link into an AR post!! Charlie.

The action is the "improved" '96 they used when the supply of '98s dried up during the war and after. Shortly after the war they came out with the small ring HVA '98 based action. I guess you could call this a transitional action. No cut on the left side rail; supposed to make it srtonger but my guess is it saved some machining time.

Grret action, really well made and well finished.

Pettsons

Click on the appropriate logo at the bottom of the page. Lots of good information.

Charles,

Thanks, I had this information bookmarked a long time back and the URL went dead and I lost it.

Back on topic, I looked at all the pic's on the sight and I am pretty sure this is Model 46. My year dates seem to off a bit though, guess here but 1947-49.

Look at the rear of the action where the bolt cutout is, it definately looks like this:


see the difference, it is like the rifle on the left:



see the difference between the angled rear on the 46 vrs the ledge on the FN 146 action.

Year bugs me though. the bolt is definatly factory bend for a scope, which makes it a later rifle. And it doesn't have the military thumb groove on the side.

Lawndart,

If you buy this thing get back on here and positive ID this thing for us.

It is almost the same as the left action but much newer with none of the left receiver cut like this same one in 8 x 57. These are '96s without the left wall being milled. For some reason they kept the charger cut, though. Also, no thumb tab on the cocking piece. The parts interchange with a military 6.5 '38.





Sorry for the crappy pics.

The snipers have started on gun broker. My budget is exceeded. If anyone is interested, please dive in. I wanted it for shooting and hunting, not collecting anyway.

Thank you all for your restraint.

lawndart

The way I read his ad and updates, it sounds to me like he's trying to talk around the fact that it's a '96 without lying outright. Even in 9.3 x 62 that's a little steep for that model and he knows it. Especially steep with the buggered stock.

An improved 96, HMMMMM........If it walks like a duck, quaks like a duck, its probably a duck...

If it were a FN then I would jump on it and the next question was it originally a 9.3x57 and then punched out to 9.3x62 as many of them were....

Yes, its a scary description and suspeciuos photographs...but hey its sold so call it good.

No, they really did make this in 93. x 62 which really isn't that high in pressure anyway. It was the Model 46 which got puched out to x 62 a lot. These are really sleepers 'cause most people don't accept a '96 as adequate for the round. That said, it's a sleeper as a tool, not an investment.

Thanks guys,
I learned a lot from this thread. On gunbroker I set a maximum that I'm willing to pay, and then never second guess myself. Often the price will go too high when the snipers roll in at the last minute. Good for them. They often pay too much. At least it keeps the economy rolling.

lawndart

PS What I know about mausers and the like would not fill a thimble.

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That said, it's a sleeper as a tool, not an investment.

Exactly these were born to hunt, they are not some collectors wet dream. Like a said in the beginning good solid working rifle.

In a way I am glad they aren't collectable, its getting to be a PIA that all the old guns I like are collectable and have outrageous values when I go to buy them.

It is most likely the original chambering. The 9,3x57 was dropped when this model was introduced.
Serial number should probably be within the #90001-92859 (1944 - 1947) for this model.

As has alredy been pointed out, this is a commercial version of the m/96 action. Having the high left wall lacking the thumb cutout, they referred to it as the "reinforced" action, but probably just as much a cost saving feature...

Pettson

It's a 649.

Thanks for the info on the pettersons web sight - I finally identified my 9.3x62 Husky as an old 98 made about 1940.