Thread: Identify this Husqvarna for registration

Hi all

They get upset abut this rifle and cant register it, apparently I have to send photographs to the Police once they contact me.

Its a Husqvarna 3006 that is a real hybrid

1. Stock might not be original, it looks like it was originally off a BSA Monarch or similar due to the flared hardwood cap on the pistol Grip
2. The trigger is a Timney (no safety)
3. The barrel is a Winchester 3006 retrofitted to this rifle
4. No serial number so either pre 1968 and or the serial numbers were on the barrels for these (A made up number has been engraved underneath the receiver)
5. The receiver says HVA ACTION-MADE IN SWEDEN

What is it, this rifle really upsets the registration people when you call it an HVA Husqvarna.

The bluing and bare metal is mint, fantastic for a 50+ year old rifle …….. (yeah I might sell it)

First thing that comes to mind is a Husqvrna 1600

The action is a 1600/1640 action, 1600 being for the shorter barrels. So yours is a 1640 cos its got a longer barrel [even tho its a replacement], the serial numbers were stamped just forward of the action on the barrel. The stock looks like it may well be a Husqvarna stock, the top end model that we rarely see here. Your bolt should have the last 4 digits of your serial number engraved on the underside of the bolt, often difficult to see, but give it a light polish and then rub a dirty finger over it. If it was mine I'd be saying its a Husqvarna 1640, serial number XXXX off your bolt, 30-06, 4 shot internal mag.
Or have a local gunsmith engrave some random number on the barrel for a serial number, left side, just forward of the action, just above the stock line. Or use the random number under the action.
Nice rifle!

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

First thing that comes to mind is a Husqvrna 1600

Thanks, I have googled every model but no images show a stock even remotely like this but it might be a 1640 action due to those two screw holes on the RHS of the receiver above the bolt

That is nice. If theres any numbers already on the rifle just use those as the s/n, even if its 3006

Originally Posted by Husky1600#2

The action is a 1600/1640 action, 1600 being for the shorter barrels. So yours is a 1640 cos its got a longer barrel [even tho its a replacement], the serial numbers were stamped just forward of the action on the barrel. The stock looks like it may well be a Husqvarna stock, the top end model that we rarely see here. Your bolt should have the last 4 digits of your serial number engraved on the underside of the bolt, often difficult to see, but give it a light polish and then rub a dirty finger over it. If it was mine I'd be saying its a Husqvarna 1640, serial number XXXX off your bolt, 30-06, 4 shot internal mag.
Or have a local gunsmith engrave some random number on the barrel for a serial number, left side, just forward of the action, just above the stock line. Or use the random number under the action.
Nice rifle!

Thanks

Is there a deluxe Designation to add to the 1640?


Also, there is only 1 number under the bolt …. Please see below.

Maybe useful ??
Cheers MG

The numbers are usually engraved on the underside of the bolt handle itself - right side of your photo. May have even been polished out.

Just stamp a number on it and tell them its a Husqvarna 1640, which it is. They shouldn't have a problem with that.
I had a Winchester 22 without a serial number, so I stamped 007 on it, job done!

Originally Posted by Muttonguts

Maybe useful ??
Cheers MG
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Thanks

Where do I get access to this list?

What does MC stand for?

The tip of the stock is more red than black jacaranda

Many American made .22 rifles pre 1968 dont have serial numbers because they didnt have to until a law change in 1968

you know if it really troubles you someone on here will willingly take it off ya hands just saying

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

you know if it really troubles you someone on here will willingly take it off ya hands just saying

Youre not wrong there Barry - I've even got a genuine original barrel for it, waiting for the day I come across a good donor rifle.

Its called a custom gun.
I got mine inputted over the phone easy.
Action - done
Caliber - done
Serial number - done
Mag capacity -done