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Hello everyone,

I am a newbie to this forum, but I have been a Husqvarna lover and collector for many years. I would love to chat with anyone interested in Husqvarna firearms.

Does this little 4100 get me in the club? It is an early one with a steel floorplate. I do have a weak spot for all the earlier Husky's (before the Tradewinds, Crown stuff). I would live to find one in 9.3x57 or 9.3x62.

Oh yea this one is a 7x57

I have a Husqvarna commercial 96 swede in 9.3X57. Just love that old craftmanship.

Hi Steelhead,

Nice ante. The 7x57 happens to be my favorite. I have 6 of them at the moment. It sounds like you prefer 1640 (HVA) action. Those were made in 9.3x62, but I have never seen reference to 9.3x57 in that action.

I have a Crown Grade in .358 Norma Magnum that shoots like a benchrest gun. Always wanted a .358 Norma and nearly wet my drawers when I turned the tag on this one over at a gun show about 12 years ago. Wasn't planning on buying a gun that day but the rest is history....

Hey!

Count me in on the Husqvarna lovers. I have a commercial HVA 6.5x55, a 640?? in 9.3x57 and just yesterday put on layaway a M-5000 in .30-06. I am unsure what I am going to do with the '06 as yet, since it is about my least favorite caliber. I think that rifle is secretly begging to become a 7x64. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> If anyone knows how to tell the models of these, please enlighten me. None of mine have a model marked on them anywhere. I would also be interested in any refereence material printed on these. TIA...the9.3Guy

Here ,this might help http://hem.bredband.net/b102212/

dwt2,

Thanks for posting the website. I have already researched that one. While it is the best information I have seen so far, It doesnt give much information on Model's and identification.

I had printed off the info from that website. My 6.5x55 appears to be a Mod: 1640MC. Although the info states that it has a bakelite forend tip and mine has a rosewood tip.

My 9.3x57 should be a M-146. But according to that site the M-146 has a FN-98 action. Mine clearly has Swedish M-96 action. But it lacks the cocking piece on the bolt of the M-46 ARRRRGH!!! I'm confused as ever.
If anyone has any enlightenment, I'd be eternally greatful, TIA...the9.3Guy

The last action variation, the 8000 and 9000, with pie segment shaped locking lugs, were considered by Otteson in his bolt action book to be the most advanced Mauser 98 variation. I have a 6.5x55 9000, an extremely smooth action. Hard to adjust trigger though and there is no aftermarket available. My trigger now OK but took pro gunsmith time to get it right.

I just found a 46 in 9.3x57, it will soon be mine. Thanks to this damn post, well I have always wanted one.

I see Hornady makes dies, Norma brass and off course bullets easy to find. I have some loading data in "Big Bore Rifles" for it.

Has anyone used 250 grain bullets in it? Loads? Can I neck up 8x57 brass? Thanks.

Steelhead you should be able to neck up 8X57 brass as that is the parent case or the 9.sX57. I have some Norma factory 232 and 286 grain loads. There is a lady in Oregon that sells ammo on the Gun Broker auctions that sells this ammo as well. Never tried the 250 grain bullets.

I can help you out with the models. I have become very good at determining the Husqvarna models based on answers to a couple of questions:

Serial number; barrel length; a detailed description of the stock (i.e. Monte Carlo or straght comb, forend tip or schnable, cheek piece, ets.); markings on the barrel; provision for iron sights.

I also have references books with detailed descriptions of the Swedish models which don't always correspond with the US models. Unfortunately, it is written in Swedish, but I can make out most of the technical terms.

I will be happy to try and answer any and all questions.

Here is another forum that can help answer questions. I am one of the moderators. The other moderator is in Sweden and he is extremely knowledgable about Husqvarna firearms. He is also the owner of Pettson's Place.

http://www.gunboards.com/forums/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=41

While the model 46 uses the 96 type action, it is not identical to the military version. It does not have the L-shaped cocking piece of the military guns. Model 46's would fall in the following serial number range: 501-14,006

Mine is serial# 5593 and it does have that "L" shaped cocking piece unless I'm looking at the wrong thing.

Only markings visible without taking the stock off are "Husqvarna Vapenfabriks A.B Kal. 9.3mm"


Kebco LLC Silversprings MD are stamped on the underside of the barrel just behind the barrel band sling swivel. This rifle was supposedly made in the late 20' or early 30's.

I got a Husquvarna Lightweight from "Yukoner", barreled action only. Re-barreled by PO Ackley in 7x57 (not imp). Re-stocked in a High-Tech fiberglass classic handle. All done in matte black.

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Hey SBHVA,

Did you ever get your hands on the lightweight 7X57 you bought from a ruggedly handsome guy up here in Canada? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Gentlemen,
I have a S&W Model A made by Husqvarna but it is a barreled action only.....In trying to locate a stock I found out that it is not the original Model A but a Model 8000 action or a 1900 as shown in Pettson's link. It is chambered for the 30-06. I would have preferred the 6.5x55 but as you well know, all desires are not necessarily granted in this life. Does anyone know where I can find a factory stock? Any replies will be appreciated.

Ol' John

John,

Hansen & Hansen co. in Conn. is advertising stocks for Husqvarnas on Auction Arms. Their "handle" is "Lope" As far as I am concerned, they want too much money. But the worth of any given product is measured by how badly one wants it. Before I would deal with them, I'd check their feedback. Some of it is less than complimentary. You be the judge... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Just passing along information. Hope it helps...the9.3Guy

9 3Guy

Neighbor, I do thank you......I purchased one of their stocks some months back before I knew this rifle was not an original "Model A"......misplaced the invoice and could not remember......they sent me what I ordered but not what I should have ordered.......so I will check them out again and see if they have one that will work......I appreciate the "heads up" you have been kind enough to send my way...Once again, MUCHAS GRACIAS!!!

Ol' John

I have a nice lightweight as displayed above in 308, a good 30-06 in the Monte Carlo style (both on the smaller HVA controlled feed action) as well as a near mint 50's vintage 9.3x62 on the FN 98 action that I plan on selling. I haven't got around to posting yet on the classifieds. Email me if any of you are interested.