An acquaintance is considering buying a Mauser 98 commercial style (no thumb cut out in left rail) with the Swedish Crest and a factory barrel marked Husqvarna Vappenfabriks A.G. 30 - 06 U.S.
The safety is a trimmer version of the flag style of safety. Trigger is a two stage military type affair, but nice enough to leave intact for a larger bore rebarrel.

He asked me if someone made these for Husqvarna, and if they would be considered "modern" regarding their metallurgy? I said, "I do not know, but I know where to ask."

So, I am asking.

Thank you in advance for your help.

The Mauser 98 style Husqvarnas were made after WWII by FN for Husqvarna. They would be considered to be made using "modern" metalurgical techniques and are as strong and well made as any commercial mauser. As I recall, Husqvarna used these until the early 1950s when they were replaced by Husqvarna's 1640-series rifles that they made themselves.

There is FN -Husqvarnas with and without a thumb cut. These models without (m/1000, m/1100, m/2104F) used to be more expensive export versions.
I have one model 640 with thumbcut. It´s original caliber was 9,3x62 but last owner before me make it to 9,3x64 Brenneke. And that´s why I bought it.;-)

Here you can find more:

http://www.skydevaaben.com/allhvamodels/info.xml

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Originally posted by igorrock:
There is FN -Husqvarnas with and without a thumb cut. These models without (m/1000, m/1100, m/2104F) used to be more expensive export versions.
I have one model 640 with thumbcut. It´s original caliber was 9,3x62 but last owner before me make it to 9,3x64 Brenneke. And that´s why I bought it.;-)

Here you can find more:

http://www.skydevaaben.com/allhvamodels/info.xml

Excellent link, thanks.

Be sure to click the "home" link at the bottom of the page.

I own several and infact prefer their barrel action to a factory FN marked barrel action for three reasons (1) I like the round bolt knob better than the flatbottom checkered on the FN(2) I like the barrel shaped safety on the Husky better than the FN Commercial (3) The Husky seems to be better honed on the inside as every piece I have ever examined was much slicker with an easier bolt lift than the FN Commercial. Having said that I do realize that they came from the same factory originally but was told by a late gunsmith friend that Husky actually altered the cocking cam on the bolt to accomplish the easier lift (I have nevered measured to see it that is correct). I do believe that materials and heat treat to be better than WW2 or South American Mausers.

The Husqvarnas dont seem to bring alot of money ?why is that? 1640 models etc ,Tradex Canada, seem to have alot for sale [all types]Thought being Swedish made they would have been more sought after and valuable

1640 is cheap even in Sveden but it is very good hunting rifle. My friend has one 9,3x62 with a new better model stock and he likes it very much.

I think the price has more to do with the quantity than quality. The 1640 is a very nice light action and a great foundation for a custom rifle. I used one for a very cool custom .270.



Terry

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tankhunter: The Husqvarnas dont seem to bring alot of money ?why is that? 1640 models etc ,Tradex Canada, seem to have alot for sale [all types]Thought being Swedish made they would have been more sought after and valuable

I think the reason is because most vintage Mausers seem to sell for less in Canada & Europe and it is difficult to import them into the USA now. When Simpson had some of the old Huskys, they sold out fairly quickly, at higher prices.

Thanks for the insight gents.

Information was passed on, and I retain a bit of it myself.

I does have the exact form of a commercial FN action, and that ain't no left handed praise.