Hello, I'm relatively new to the world of firearms and I was hoping to get some more information on a rifle I picked up the other day. Its says Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB 30-06 serial number 135XXX. If you have any tips on maintenance or issues that these rifles experience that would be greatly appreciated.
that might be true, however my technological ineptitude might hinder the process somewhat. Here are a couple photos of the gun. It came with the scope and the strap. Havent had a chance to take it to the range yet, but hopefully will be able to get out for some late season hunting with it in the next week or two.
I have a HVA marked .243 much the same as your rifle, it has M98 style action, marked Carl Gustavs, but the bolt doesn't have the rear locking lug. I have no idea where the action was made, although it looks like an overgrown Swedish M96 one, the barrel is clearly marked as HVA made, indicating that it is a Swedish barrel. My timber is top grade and the rifle, whilst getting on in years is still very accurate and is my first choice in all my hunting bar the big red Sambar deer we have here in Australia, I use the HVA 8mm mauser round on those. happy shooting. Col
If it's marked Carl Gustav and have no third lug, then it's NOT a M/98, it's either a M/94 (bent bolt handle) or a M/96 (straight bolt handle). Carl Gustav did not manufacture nor marketed M/98.
Can you post pics of it?
When I first got this rifle those were my first thoughts and I was going to use it as a basis for a lighter calibre round, however, the action is longer than the M94 and M96 actions and the front locking lugs are also larger, as is the action and action wall thickness. The rifle is clearly marked HVA and Carl Gustavs, not a ex-military remake and compares exactly to the model 2000 rifles. Standard 243 Win's show no signs of pressure or case/bolt stretching over the years. Col
The only other markings on the rifle that I can find are right by the serial number where it says Nitro (I think) and maybe a 1+2 above it. Here are some pictures of the bolt, ive just been taking them with my old phone sorry for the poor quality.
Colfi,
Then it's a 1900 variant (or action model 1970). That's a different animal. Not a Mauser but a derivative, modern rifle.
Sam,
There should not be other markings other than the top of the front ring with the "H"Crown and the S/N, HVA trademark, the proof mark (Nitro) and the caliber all on the barrel.
Your rifle is a 1100 made on a "commercial" FN M/98 action used on some models of HVA rifles.
Both guns discussed are some of the best compaired to what was being made in the same time periods....FN 98
Time war tried actions....strong and classic lines...
the 1900 ...with vault like smooth repeatable caming lock up of lugs bearing surfaces ....
Accuracy on pair with entry level target guns in a sporter configurations ...
Slim modern desig made with the best swedish steel low carbon hammer forged barrels...
Modern designed .stocks fit finish compared but not bet by rifles today .....
Both of you have excellent made guns...
Thanks for the information, took it out shooting the other day the action was nice and smooth but the recoil was a bit rough. Does anyone know which sims pre-fit recoil pad would fit or should I just pick up a grind to fit recoil pad?
Some slide overs fit or can be fitted....
Hunting you have a thicker coat won't notice Looking at a big buck...range I ware a thick jacket...
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