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I have one in 06. Nice Mauser action rifle.

Ed, I am very interested in the rifles. I sent you a PM or you can email me the details at sbhva@aol.com

OMG thanks for the reminder. I was trying to put together a shipment of several rifles but the deal fell apart and I had forgotten all about the 7x57!!!!!!

Yours was made in 1932.

Gents,

Since this seems to be a continuing thread I must advise you of a recent purchase of a Husqvarna that I believe is an early model 648. A 98 action no markings with the thumb cut and clip slot, serial # 519XX, chambered for the 8mm Mauser. Have I correctly identified the model number?

Ol' John

You are correct Sir! Looks like 1948 production.

Hello SBHVA: Glad you showed up here , your knowledge on the "World's Best Rifles" is invaluable.

I have a lovely older Husqvarna AB in 30-06 US , I'd love to know when it was made. The serial number is: 188174.
If you need more info , please let me know what to look for on the rifle.

Many thanks,
Bob

sbhva,
Thank you for taking the time to assist me in determining the model #. It has a cracked stock just behind the tang but that is easily resolved. It has been drilled/tapped for a side mount (aarrrgggghhhh) but I feel sure I can locate the proper filler screw. Since this has been done...any collector value is out the window...I may install an Ashley Outdoors "ghost ring" peep ssight. I definitely plan on leaving it 8x57 Mauser. Properly reloaded this is a splendid cartridge but I am sure you were aware of that already. Preaching to the choir again.

Ol' John

Hi Bob,

Sorry for the delay in responding. I don't check this forum every day.

Hmmmm, I am going to need a complete description of your rifle. It seems there were some odd goings on with serial numbers in the 180000 to 200000 range. The gun should have the 1640 (aka. "HVA Improved mauser") action, but there was also a batch of guns made in this range that used FN actions. A pic or 2 would help. Husqvarna's practice was to serialize in numerical order, but during the period of 1956 thru 1959 there were 2 strings of serial numbers used. 186000 thru 190700 and 200000 thru 233300. At this point I don't have enough data to say with certainty why this was done.

Thankyou Steve for your reply , I will take some pics and fwd them to you , thats the only way I know how to post pics I'm afraid...

Regards,
Bob

Okay, Steve, maybe you can help me with my most recent acquisition, a 358 Norma Mag, serial #288,4XX.

Any idea what model it is and when it was made?

Thanks,
Ted

Hi Ted;

Your rifle was made in 1965. There were several different models produced. The difference between them was pretty much determined by the stock, sights, and trigger. With a detailed description I should be able to identify the exact model.

Thanks Steve!

Will email you a picture tomorrow.

Ted

I have a 30-06 with iron sights, serial number 220578.
It has a broken stock. Can I use a stock for a Mauser 98?
I just want to fix it up for a customer who doesn't want to spend a lot, he just wants a shooter.
GWN

No, the serial number tells me that it is the HVA (1640) action, not the FN action. Perhaps a stock for a small ring mauser would work, but I don't know that for sure.

I may have a spare stock that would fit. Is this a short (lightweight) barrel or long barrel gun?

steve,
I think it might be a 96 Mauser, How do I tell for sure? It has a 20 inch tube and a forend like a Model 70 featherweight.
(sort of)

gwn

GWN,

Sounds like yours is an HVA like mine. Lightweight 20" barrel with sights, and schnabel forend. Mine has the aluminum bottom metal. The action screw spacing is the same as a M98 not the M96. Barrel threads will be that of a M96. The catch is, its outside dimensions of the receiver are a bit more trim than the M98. I suppose a little bedding compound would allow you to use a M98 stock. I got lucky, and will be able to salvage the factory stock on mine. The barrel is another matter. It was badly pitted. The action is currently at the 'smith having a Shilen 6.5X55 tube installed.

Jeff

akjeff is correct. The rifle is a lightweight. Either a model 4100 (straight comb with cheekpiece) or a model 4000 (Monte Carlo comb with cheek piece). With that serial number, it would have the steel floorplate (which is tapered around the front action screw).

I may have a "user" quality spare stock. I will take a look. Or, you can check out the following auction if you want a "new" factory stock.

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=6119923

Steelhead:
What power scope is that?

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sbvha, (Steve)
Mine seems to have an aluminum floorplate and trigger guard,
the floorplate release is inside the trigger guard and the stock is straight comb with cheekpiece and a lot of drop. The poor thing was dropped out of a tree stand by someone who was borrowing it during deer season. What a shame! How much would your spare set me back? You could e-mail me at jimklatt@earthlink.net
Thanks for all the help!
Great White North