Smith and Wesson bolt action by Husqvarna?

[airedog]

I recently acquired a S&W bolt action 30-06. I am wondering if anyone can shed any light on this rifle. I has "Made in Sweden" stamped on the barrel. I was told these were made by Husqvarna and imported by S&W. It has a light colored stock (maple?) with a darker forend tip. It is not a mauser action but it kind of looks like a Sako action. Any help would be appreciated.

[GatCat]

Yes, for a while, S&W sold Husqvarna made rifles, then later S&W used Japanese ( HOWA ) for its source.
You are right, it is not a '98 action, it is an improved '96 ( or '94, or '38, all the same ) Swedish Mauser action. The action is quite light, and they used an aluminum triggerguard assemby. In his book "Bolt Action Rifles" by Frank DeHass, he describes them quite a bit, and he liked them. I think the lightest version had a schnable forearm, and the more delux version, though heavier, was stocked like yours.
FYI, before S&W imported them, Sears sold rifles ( 51L ) that had the Husqvarna action, with a barrel that I think was supplied by High Standard. I have one of those, and like it very much, although the stock was ruined by a previous owner.
I think the stock was Birch.
To confuse matters a bit, after WW2, Husqvarna also sold sporting rifles built on FN made '98 actions, and of course Husqvarna made the Swedish '96 & '38 rifles, and a target rifle based on the '38, but I forget it's designation.
It's been awhile since I checked, but quite possibly your action is known as the HVA ( at least, the earlier, Sears used that action, maybe the later ones like yours made have had a different designator ), In any event, you have a nice rifle.
Mark

[slim rem 7]

 better watch it tho its liable to go to trimming you walk when you walk past an lawn that needs it.. duh kidding 

[300S+W]

  Here's 2 pics of mine. It's the smoothest action of any that I've got.

 


 

[targshooter]

I owned a Smith & Wesson rifle built by Husqvarna in the early 1970s. It was based on the Husqvarna Model 8000. This was not a Mauser 98 action, being more like a Remington 700. There was a trigger adjustment screw accessible in the tang portion of the receiver, just behind the sear; this being its most memorable feature IMO. I remember it as being a large rifle, also quite heavy. It was not accurate in comparison to the Remington 700s I owned and went down the pike fairly quickly.

[airedog]

Thanks a bunch for the info. It is appreciated.

[airedog]

I did find out a bit more about this rifle. It is a S&W Model A rifle, imported by S&W made by Husqvarna. It looks almost exactly like a Husqvarna 8000. Now the only thing I need is a scope base. I would prefer two piece but would settle for a one piece. Any idaes?

[Rangr44]

Brownell's carries the proper bases @ $11.49 each.

MAUSER - HVA & Swedish 96 small ring. S55 - Rear / S46 - Front.

[airedog]

Thanks

[TRWalker]

Great rifles. I own two, one is a Husqvarna in 458 Norma Magnum and the other is a Husqvqrna made S&W in .308 caliber.

[whsk]

i had one of those in 308 that kicked so hard it would bring tears to your eyes-i think it was the stock with a lot of drop and knife-edged comb-whsk

[mrbigtexan]

  Here's 2 pics of mine. It's the smoothest action of any that I've got.

 


 

i have a stock that looks exactly like this if anyone is interested? my dad bought it off gunbroker, and it was sopposed to be for a 98 mauser. p.m. me if interested.