Sometimes the Husqvarna's can be difficult to fire off. To help with this problem, spray some ether down the barrel and check the gap on the sparkplug. Also make sure the air cleaner is clean. The last thing, which is most important, wear your helmet. You have yourself a real beauty.

The serial number indicates that the rifle was manufactured in 1966. Husqvarna made 14820 hunting rifles that year. The fixed sight is set to 100 meters. You can fit 5 .30-06 rounds in the magazine. Hope this is of any use :-)

@leverBoyluke

10 ай бұрын

Man thank you so much for that info! I didn’t know any of that! That definitely explains why the sights shoot high for me. Any idea what bullet grain these rifles like? Thank you again my friend! Cheers!

@richardsabo7917

9 ай бұрын

@@leverBoylukei'd imagine either 150gr or 180gr. Those are the most common weights for 30-06

@hannesduplessis7982

8 ай бұрын

Good day. Would you be able to assist me in identifying my Husqvarna rifle?

@Tillsynsmannen

8 ай бұрын

@@hannesduplessis7982 well, tell me what you have, maybe I can help. I'm no expert though, just so you know. But I do have a good book about Husqvarna rifles.

@Oneofthetwelve

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for that information

The 1640 was an iteration of the Husqvarna Model 640 Swedish Mausers that started in the early 1920’s as the Model 46 chambered only in 9.3x57. It was built on the M96 action exactly the same as the 6.5x55. The Swedish Mausers, both Husqvarna and Carl Gustaf were required to be built with a special high quality Swedish steel that was superior to any German steel. Even the “Swedish” Mausers built in Germany were required to use that steel. Various models and grades using the basic model 640 action were built until 1969 when they changed to a cheaper push feed action Model 1900 eventually were produced in Italy, allegedly by Zoli with cheaper production methods. Probably not the same steel used on the previous models. There was a really cheap version called the 8000. To confuse matters further the model 640 was produced with both M96/38 and M98 actions. The 96 action is super strong and was proof tested to almost 63000 psi. Husqvarna produced the 30-06 with M96 actions with for many years with absolutely no problems so if anyone tells you a Swedish Mauser M96 action is not strong they don’t know what they’re talking about. I have a deluxe M640 chambered in 9.3x62 built in 1946. I’ve got an M46 in 9.3x57 on my wish list. I’m having a hard time passing up a 30-06 currently consigned to a local pawn shop!😂

Thank you very much brother for this tantalising show and tell. MAN THIS RIFLE IS BEAUTIFUL ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

@leverBoyluke

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Very happy you enjoyed!

I have one I found in terrible shape in the Cabela's gun library in Glendale AZ in 2018 ($275). I re-cut the checkering, blacked the aluminum bottom metal and refinished the stock with 1/3 red mahogany and 2/3 walnut dye (not stain) and 100% tung oil. I shot an elk in northern AZ in Dec 2023. These were the lightest long action rifles of the 60's due to the "superior Swedish steel". They are great rifles and I'm on the look out for my next project gun, hopefully, a .270. Great find you have there.

@leverBoyluke

5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome man! Thank you!

@ericschulze5641

Ай бұрын

I'm interested in your precise recipe for the stock finish, where did you get the dye what brand ect ,did you thin with mineral spirits ? Mix with linseed oil ,Tru oil , both I'm trying to find something that looks like what Turnbull restoration uses

@chasrmartel4777

Ай бұрын

@@ericschulze5641 The brand is Lustersheen spirit based wood dye. I used that to color the wood and then 100% tung oil for the finish. Rich mahogany and walnut. I thought it was red mahogany.

I'm glad to see your enthusiasm for this rifle. As it is your first Mauser, let me help you out a little bit with the nomenclature. The front sight is referred to as a front bead sight, not a hood. The hood, if there ever was one on your rifle, is missing. It would be in place to protect the front sight. The bottom of the magazine that you can release to remove the rounds is referred to as the magazine floor plate. When you have a long thin forend that ends in a larger tip, that is referred to as a Schnabel. The texturing on the pistol grip of your rifle is referred to as checkering. Engraving is typically done on steel for the purpose of decoration as floral designs or game images. Checkering is done on wood and metal specifically to enhance the texture so that it is easier to grasp. These were commercially manufactured on a modified small ring action. They are top-quality rifles that will provide generations of service with just a little care. You have a beautiful and classic rifle right there, and I'm sure you will enjoy it. Thank you for sharing it with us!

@leverBoyluke

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much with all that information! That was super helpful!

I’ve been off youtube for a few day and glad I didn’t miss this one I was excited to see this rifle! Its really a gorgeous rifle and that bolt is slick. Hope to see you firing it in the near future!

@leverBoyluke

Жыл бұрын

Thank you friend! Yes I’ll have the full video out really soon! It feels so good in the hands 🙌🏻

Been waiting for this one - its beautiful Man! I might even be a tad bit envious. Can't wait fo the range video - hope it shoots as good as she looks! BTW, Husquvarna makes some really good dirt bikes, and I hear they even make lawnmowers (thinking of your dad here, hahaha).

@leverBoyluke

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! I’m trying to decide which bullet grain to start my testing out with.

Beautiful rifle. In Canada, these are available online as swedish surplus for 400$ and up. A buyer's market

@darkiee69

7 ай бұрын

How can they be surplus when they never was a military issued rifle? This isn't an M98

Beautiful rifle. You will appreciate the accuracy and how well it functions👍🏻👍🏻

@leverBoyluke

6 ай бұрын

Thank you friend!

That is a beautiful rifle.

@leverBoyluke

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Very happy with it and can’t wait to shoot it

Nice. I have two of those Model 4100 HVA lkightweights; one in 7x57 and the other in 270, respectively from 1955 and '57. My favourite carrying around hunting rifles, pretty much the same weight and comfort as my Remington Model 700 243.

@leverBoyluke

5 ай бұрын

Yes! They are so light!

Nice!!

Beautiful rifle brother

@leverBoyluke

Жыл бұрын

Thank you friend! I need to do more research on the Husqvarnas

I have the same model rifle and ordered it through Simpson Ltd. The quality is fantastic and the accuracy is better then most similar rifles that I have had. I played around with 30-06 reloads and found the right "sauce" that will give me quarter size groups at 100yds.

@leverBoyluke

7 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m still searching for the right load for mine.

I believe the stock has been refinished, all my Huskys have matching checkering on the for end.

@leverBoyluke

5 ай бұрын

Ahh copy that thanks!

It needs a crossbolt behind the front recoil lug and a good glass bedding as I have seen several along with mine with a cracked stock-but mine weighs less than 6 pounds loaded and is a real kicker for an 06 but I will never part with it

@leverBoyluke

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Cool Cats.

@leverBoyluke

Жыл бұрын

Hah thanks man! Always try to include them 🐈

Hello from Sweden! My grandpa has the same rifle, stock and everything. His father bought it to him when he was 17 years old in 1958. His does not have the crossbolt or the markings on the back of the reciever. The screws above your markings in the reciever for installing diopter rear sights (from what i understand). He had an aimpoint on it when he used it, but has stopped using it because of recoil. Shot a roe deer with it last year and plan on borrowing it from him a lot more this year since it is very lightweight, good when sneaking on deer. Have you taken of the wooden stock? Are there any more markings below? Best regards from Sweden

Simpson ltd Galesburg Il is the importers markings.

@leverBoyluke

7 ай бұрын

Ahh copy that thank you very much!

Did You buy this Rifle at a Pawnshop? Or a Gun Store??? Or a Major Sporting Goods Retailer??? Thanks....

@leverBoyluke

Жыл бұрын

It was at a Pawn Shop 👍🏻 Basically where I get all of my guns now.

It’s not “Huska-varna” it’s “Husk-varna “!

@leverBoyluke

6 ай бұрын

Pronunciation warrior* Noted.

@fredrikgustafsson2929

6 ай бұрын

Actually it's Hus-kvarna [ˈhʉ̂ːsˌkvɑːɳa]

@Coole-ee1vg

2 ай бұрын

No, its " Hus-kvarna" , hus=house kvarn=mill a=a

1647

not to be annoying or anything but why don't you handle the gun with the breech open?

@leverBoyluke

25 күн бұрын

@@gustavdahlberg6253 Could you tell me why I need to handle the gun with the breech open?

Schnabel forend

very nice sir. my ruger has a mauser style bolt and extracter, very very stiff first hundred rounds, but pretty smooth after running in. got yourself a keeper. do me a favour? give those precious kitties a rub for me? ( im getting soft as i get older)👍👍😺😺

@leverBoyluke

Жыл бұрын

I’ve looked at the Ruger M77 many times and contemplated getting it, very nice rifle. Hopefully this one already broken in lol. Oh they will definitely get rubs they are spoiled rotten. Thanks for feedback friend!

Is this a new production model or is it new as in you just bought it? Thats a slick rifle man very nice!

@leverBoyluke

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! No this is an older model gun. I don’t think they make them anymore