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This husqvarna mauser is for sale locally, its chambered in 30-06. The only markings other than the crest is a serial number on the receiver and the caliber on the barrel. Wood and bluing are about 80-85%. The action is buttery smooth and the bore is shiny with good rifling. I'm considering it for a rebore, any info about this gun or approximate value would be appreciated. Thanks.

Finding a Husqvarna without a crack behind the tang is a rarity. Check to so that rifle's stock isn't cracked.

If you can pick one up in the $350 to $450 range you got a bargain. Consider that a Mk X in '06 typically sells (around here) for between $350 and $450 depending on condition.

All of the 98 Mauser actions used by Husqvarna were made by FN in Belgium. The rifle that you have appears to be a Model 640.

So,,,, what about the Krag on the far right????

Oh yeah! I'd snag the 640 if I were you!

Working the bolt on it (the Krag) would probably make you think the Husky' s is wrapped in Emory cloth.

Ya think???? .

And, the added plus is that since it is a .30-06 it is factory drilled & tapped.

<In best Clint Eastwood voice> I reckon so.


Coryj, that is not to denigrate the Husky at all, buy it!

It's simply a testament to the smoothness of a Krag bolt when you operate it.

It is a rifle built by a great company on an equally great FN Mauser action. If you want a serious using rifle you won't go wrong buying it for under $500.

I'd buy it. And that was what I was thinking before 458Win weighed in, which is about as expert an opinion on hunting rifles as you are going to get.

Yup, Very nice rifles. I have a few.

I haven't been disappointed with my Husqvarna. Butter smooth action and points like it was custom made for me. It is still a 30/06 and going to stay that way…

I'm wait for my HVA 98 sporter in 9.3x62 to come back from the gunsmith. Not fancy but it is a classic African utility rifle!

I've got one that we are building a 6.5x55 with. Well, that's done but the bluing and stock is not.

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Nice guns z1r.....

Nice rifle Mathsr.....

When FN started selling actions shortly after WWII they were used by virtually all the big named makers including Browning, Weatherby, Sako, Husqvarna, Firearms International, Marlin, JC Higgens and Mongomery Wards. They were every bit the equal, and in many ways better than, the famed Winchester pre-64 M-70.