Thanks for a great video, once again, USOG! This is a quite interesting piece of Swedish rifle manufacturing. This rifle is known here in Sweden as the Husqvarna or Carl Gustav 1900. Husqvarna designed and started the manufacturing of the 1900-series. And it was taken over by Carl Gustav in the early 1970. The model was discontinued by Carl Gustav I think sometime in the early 1980. What happen after that is also a very interesting story, and the model 1900 was indeed continued to be manufactured by other manufacturers for quite a long time (To say the lest) It is actually manufactured to this day by Antonio Zoli, under the name of "Zoli 1900". It has also been made under the name of "Viking" for some time. - By the people that would like to think they know; the italian Zoli is though not of the same quality and craftsmanship as the early Husqvarna and Carl Gustavs made in Sweden. The manufacturing of the Husqvarna hunting rifles is quite an interesting story. In short it started 96/98-model Mausers. The Husqvarna model 640 (There were some Mauser-models being made and sold prior to the 640 also) is made on a swedish made 98;s with or without stripper clip cutout. They were for example called Husqvarna 648 (8=Calibre 8x57IS) or 649 (9=9,3x62) etc. After the 98-based 640 followed the Husqvarna 1600-model (That I have seen in you`r videos) Both the 640;s and the 1600;s are to this day very popular hunting rifles here in Sweden. The 1600 shared some of the features of the older mausers, but also involved some, for the time; new features. Controlled round feeding from the mausers but with side mounted safety and hinged florplate. The 1900 evolved from the 1600. Offering push feed and the trade mark and to this day very, very appreciated feature; the nice and very smooth bolt travel. It was also required less labour to make than the 1600. The monte carlo stock was also state of the art in the late 1960;s. I own a CG 1900 my self that I have re-barreled from 6.5x55 to the AI-variant. The only negative I can say about the 1900, even to the days standard; is the flor plate (Shared with the later versions of the 1600 btw). It offers perfect performance and it simply works. But it is made from aluminium and painted with a paint of quite bad quality. There are however aftermarket bottom metal available, made out of steel with excellent quality. But the price is also of some higher quality... So is there a follow on to the 1900... a Swedish one? Yes there is! It was called the Carl Gustav 2000. It is similar to the 1900, but features a detachable mag. Cold hammer forged barrel AND receiver. First rifle ever made with a hammer forged receiver if I'm not mistaking. The safety was also updated on the model 2000. Although it share some features to the 1900; it was a brand new design.. The 2000 was however not a great success due to it simply was to expensive to manufacture. And by the time the 2000 hit the market; the lower priced Tikka;s and Sakos had already hit the scandinavian/european market. The 2000 is though indeed a great rifle. It handles really nice and it is known to shoot extremely well. Interesting enough there are also a bunch of other "Swedish" rifles in the form of Carl Gustav;s with different names. Examples are Carl Gustav 3000 with a very innovative bolt (Suer 90), Carl Gustav 4000 with switch barrel feature (Sauer 90) etc... Sauer;s that for one reason or another was stamped and sold as "Carl Gustav" Great rifles though; but not really Carl Gustav;s. Anyway. Thanks for you`r great work, USOG! It is always nice to see you`r videos and I really enjoy watching them. If you ever manage to lay you`r hands on a model 2000 (I doubt they are easy to find in the states, although there should be at least some available) it would be great to see a review and get you`r opinion on them :)
I bought a Carl Gustaf bolt new in 1975 or 6, while in the Army. It sat on the counter at the Rod and Gun club for quite a while. I love the gun, it was more beautiful that the one you showed. It did not have a high gloss finish. It had a matte oil finish in European walnut. The only thing I did not initially like about the rifle it was in 25.06. I had never heard about the 25.06 before. I read up on it quicky and bought the rifle. It was by far the most accurate centerfire hunting rifle I ever owned. I paid either $125 or $150 for it. No one wanted it because of the caliber.
Those are great rifles. I borrowed one in .300winmag this past weekend for a whitetail deer hunt on the 2nd to last day of our rifle season. Took a Buck and doe at around 100 yds. The Buck was DRT (Dead Right There) and the doe ran about twenty yards. The boot cycled so smooth, the safety is intuitive and very positive, I’m now on the hunt for one myself.
Better 6 years late than never. I just picked up a similar rifle but it was marked as a Mod. 9000. It is in 30-06 and it shoots excellently. If it wasn't so pretty I'd take it out all the time but it only goes out on nice days. Surprisingly the scope it came with as a bonus was one of the old Redfield 4x9 full view with the rangefinder built in. The glass is still holding zero and boxes out very solidly. I'm going to enjoy this rifle in my retirement.
Hello kind sir. I recently discovered your channel in search of any and all accurate information in regard to Husqvarna rifles. I consider myself extraordinarily lucky to be the owner of (what I believe to be) a Husqvarna Model 1900, chambered in .270 Winchester Centerfire. It was a gift, bought new by my grandfather around 1970, given to my father who passed it on to me. The rifle has been well cared for, but has seen hundreds of days of use afield so there are obvious points of superficial wear and whatnot about the exterior. This rifle has had a tremendous influence on how I weigh and measure the quality and accuracy of every other bolt-action firearm I am exposed to. There is nothing particularly special about the rifle at first glance, but as you mentioned, once the bolt is cycled, an exacting degree of absolute precision is radiated throughout its motion. It feels as if it floats on a cushion of air. The old rifle still maintains a 1/4" MOA level of accuracy with run of the mill factory ammunition. If you have more knowledge of these fantastically crafted actions, I would be indebted to you. I truly enjoy your videos as my passion is held within wonderful engineering executed by world class craftsmen. Thank you again.
Thank you very much for your videos. I enjoy them so much. I know very little about many guns. The information you provide is very valuable to me. You are a great teacher.
Just two wonderful things from sweden: The model 8000 Husqvarna ...and... ABBA... Nah, there are many great swedish achievments: Saab Jets (&cars), the Koenigsegg-Cars (and several technical ingenuities), some Volvos, the 40mm Bofors (and other Bofors systems), the Carl Gustav recoilless rifle, Dynamit & the Nobel Price, 16 months paternity/child, Ice-Hotels and and and And then there are Ikea, Meatballs, ABBA & Surströmming - where I gotta admit I'd taste Surströmming, as long as it's opened & prepared properly... I was kinda carried away, wasn't I? ...again. Sorry. Awesome rifle, of course.
Undoubtedly a great country and people. Some people from Sweden are writing me that it is all slipping away into some kind of EU stew. Hopefully everything will work out - no one can argue that the nation was on the wrong track. Thanks for the note.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thx for your comment. Sweden has changed immensely last 25 years. 40% immigrants in some of their major cities. It's hybris, pride and indifference towards history of immigration and a certain unmentionable religion....don't get me started.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I love it, your content is growing on me and your appreciation of the finer engineered offerings and aesthetic is not lost on me at all, thank you for persevering!
Towards the end of my fathers life his eyesight had deteriorated from glaucoma. In his last years he could not see well enough to drive. Though during that time we went hunting as usual and using his hasquvarna 7mm he shot 5 40lb hogs with 4 shots and those 4 were all hit just behind the ear. I swear it was supernatural.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns That's awesome!! Talked to my preacher tonight about husqvarna rifle, he said that they was great rifle. I just never knew that they made rifles
Simply the best rife ever made. Made in Sweden and it works for generations if it is properly maintained. The first rifle i bought in the late seventies, the gunsmiths only see them when the barrel is burned out. Think i am on barrel no 4 now. In europe sold as Husqvarna 1900
I got my 1900 from my uncle, when he retired from hunting some twenty years ago. He bought it new in 1969 if I remember his words correctly. My uncle is now in heaven, but his beloved rifle is still going strong, as accurate and beautiful as ever. It is by far my favourite rifle, and one day it will be given to my son. Best rifle I ever fired.
Great rifle. On a sidenote: It is pronounced Huuskvarna, not Haskavarna. Most people get the pronounciation wrong. Totally understandable of course. Greetings from Sweden.
"But..what's interesting about gun collecting, generally, is that you learn quite a bit about the countries that make guns". BRILLIANT!!!! Now I can tell my wife that I need to buy more guns to enhance my geographical knowledge!! Cheers, mate!!! Fantastic rifle, great video.
Thank you for a very well made video. Here in Sweden the Husqvarna 8000 (named 1900 here) is very often recommended when choosing a rifle, and is very popular as well. I bought my first rifle two years ago, which happened to be a Husqvarna 8000 chambered in 30-06. It is a bit tricky to understand where a Husqvarna 8000 was made. It can either be in the city of Husqvarna or Eskilstuna, both in Sweden. Or it can be in Italy, where the company Antoni Zoli kept making the rifle after it was discontinued in Sweden. The quality differences is seen by many as huge. The one´s made in Husqvarna is by far the best in quality, which many people say is because of the high quality steel that was made, and still is made, in Sweden.
The steel/metalurgy and the qc are what set the Husqvarna and Carl Gustaf rifles apart from almost any others. The basic actions were Mauser 96 designs (the military "Swedish mausers" in 6.5x55)/98 (the sporting rifles produced for general swedish big game hunting in mostly 6.5x55, 7x57, .30-06, 8x57IS (8mm mauser) and 9.3x57) produced under license from Mauser by Husqvarna and Carl Gustaf in Sweden. I own a Husqvarna 640 in .30-06 produced IIRC in 1956 and it's been fitted with an Aimpoint 9000 (also swedish btw =) which i use for hunting swedish moose.
I didn't know about the metallurgy - thank you; I agree - it will be a long time before we see rifles as great as the Husqvarna Mausers - if ever. As far as guns go - from what I see - we are not improving.
watching your videos is allways pure joy , being a weapon collecter is nowadays seen as a being a psychopat , mostly here in europe , and even more in my country , France , where weapon , hunting , and outdoor culture slowly desappears..
As I'm sure you know, the point of the Mauser claw isn't a round stucknin the chamber. It's controlled round feeding. I once short stroked a Savage on a deer hunting and got a double feed. The circumstances were unique, since I was hanging off the side if an arroyo. However, thankfully I was hunting deer. And not an angry bear. Mauser's claw for me from now on. Thanks for this video. Swedish rifles are some of my all time favorite ones. Edit to add this: After watching several of your vids, I am now a new subscriber. I very much look forward to learning from you and seeing your collection.
I had one of these for a while. Overall a nice gun. They are very smooth in feed and function with some nice design features. Mine was a Swedish CG made rifle. Very comfortable and ergonomic for tall/long arm shooters. Only real downside is that you can tell these were made towards the the end of Swedish gun making. Lots of internal tool marks most likely from worn out tooling. Lots of shortcuts such as cheap sights and somewhat poorly cast and painted aluminum parts outside of bolt/receiver. Stock inlet was not all that great either. Pretty much same rifle Antonio Zoli makes today in Italy, only you can find these on the used market for about 1/4 the price of an A.Z!
So sad : "towards the end of Swedish gun making" - I'm sure you are correct. You know, we had so many things right and somehow it slipped through our fingers...or maybe is slipping still. Anyway - I'll look for the Zoli. A fellow collector offered me one for US $ 500. I guess I should buy and try. Thanks for your thoughts.
Wonderfully well made rifle. The stock lines are perfect, even if you don't care for the Monte Carlo cheek piece it still looks great. You don't mention the type the extractor is, Sako style, Remington style? What style is the ejector? Mauser type, Remington plunger type ? Also the stock finish is very Browning, older Remington or Wetherby in it's hard gloss finish, but as nice as the semi basketweave checkering is, from the video it seems to look impressed and not cut. Is that the case? I have a 1943 Sweedish Mauser in 6.5×55mm made by Husquevarna and although its a war time made military contract rifle the attention to detail is extraordinary. Fine craftsmanship. And amazing to me is how the Sweedish crown and last two digits of the serial number are on nearly every part on the rifle, save screws and sling swivels!!! Don't get why you would let this one go, unless she's got brothers and sisters still residing in the safe. As usual my friend, nice job!
I have that rifle. It's completely similar. Mine is just called Carl Gustaf model 1900. It's a 30-06. And I absolutely love that rifle. Everything stated in the video is correct
I remember a friend I use to hunt with had a Husqvarna rifle. It was chambered in 30-06 and was not of the grade this rifle appears to be. I believe I may about it next time I see him. Thanks for sharing.
I bought a Model 8000 in 7mm Mag about 1977 for $475 best rifle I have ever owned.It does not have the wood stock anymore (Carbon Fiber)It weighs 7lb 9 oz fully loaded with 3 160 gr Nosler Partitions and a Swarovski 4X10X42. Lost count of how many elk I have taken with this rifle.
I have the Carl Gustaf version of it, in .270. It's my main hunting rifle, topped with a Swarovski scope. For me, it's the perfect all round rifle and calibre.....I hunt open country in Australia and mountain country in New Zealand. I don't change a thing
I have one chamberedin 7mm Rem Mag also with the jeweled bolt and engraved bottom plate, nomenclature 511xxx How many of these where made? What years? What is he deference between the 8000 and the early 9000? Thanks in advance
The 8000 and 9000 varied in stock design and maybe a couple of small features which I don't know. I've owned several of each and side buy side can only see styling and materials used for the bottom metal differences. I asked an expert collector and he said they were introduced in 1969 and about 10,000 were made. Still one of the smoothest actions ever; excellent rifle that ended up being continued by Italian company : Zoli I believe. Hope this helps.
Beauty. The model 8000, 9000, and 1970 were all built on the "1900" action, from about 1967 to 70 or 71 (including some Smith & Wesson rifles branded - possibly - with "A", "B", "C", "D", and/or "E" - I say possibly because some of these letter designations by S&W may have been 1640 variant actions from HVA, not 1900 actions - not sure). They are commercial push-feeds, and pretty hard to come by. There is also a model "900", which was apparently finished in the USA from 1900 actions pulled off the line at Husqvarna (possibly with Sauer barrels), shortly before a sale of the tooling / company. I just bought one of these so-called 900s. It's in .25-'06 Rem, but when the barrel shoots out, I'm going to turn it into either a 6.5-.284 Norma or a 6.5x55 swedish. Maybe even a .280 Rem AI. They are smooth indeed, but I think the 88 commission rifle and krag-jorgensen may be smoother.
It's true Daniel - that Krag is amazing and so is the 88. Still, what a fine rifle the Swedes put out. I just picked up a .270 and the bolt runs like glass.
Bought my S&W (Husqvarna) Model A, Monte Carlo Deluxe, Blonde Beech w/Rosewood fore stock .270 in Jan. 1972. It has a post 1970 (383,000) serial # so is definitely the 1900 action. It is just beautiful and MOA accurate. With < 100 rounds thru it my descendants should be using it 200 years from now. Actually got its first kill on Uncle Ted's (Nugent) Pork Slam last week.
Great video as always. To you Sir and the viewers, what are your opinions regarding the 1900 series? Generally the rifles I find are chambered in 30.06. What tips can you provide to the prospective purchaser. Thank you for the feedback.
Thank you! The 1900 is such a gem of a design. The only ones I've seen that were questionable were owner tampered rifles; by that I mean someone tampered with the bedding or worse, the trigger. I usually can tell from the action screws - if someone has been in there. People try to improve almost anything - which is not bad in and of itself; but making an actual improvement is another matter - as you know. Fortunately, these rifles were always so fine most owners recognized they are superb just as they are from the factory. Hope this helps. As for the '06 chambering - I still think of the '06 as about as good as a cartridge can be.
That appears to be a model 1900 Carl Gustaf / Husqvarna. I believe that the rear screws in the weaver base are a tad too long and it may interfere with the bolt. If you check the bolt it might have a tiny scratch on it. Grind the screws to flush fit and then you will be able to slide the bolt just by tipping the rifle. The model 1900 is the best rifle Husqvarna made.
What a beautiful rifle! If you could bring a slick bolt action rifle Like that when you next visit Vancouver Island, I know of an excellent Airbnb and your stay will be on me... in exchange for that slick bolt action in 223 ‘Wylde’. It’s a fact, almost all of that rhymed which leaves me feeling fine! Thanks for sharing another great video with us!
I have a Husky 6.5x55 SE. My favorite rifle for Moose and Caribou. I do prefer controlled feed which suggests the need for a claw extractor. A well tuned K98 is as smooth as silk.
Glad you mention that David. Many people believe Mausers are "rough." Although the Mauser has more going on - with the claw extractor running on the bolt and all - Mausers can still be very slick; maybe not T3s but as you say - like silk. Good point.
in Sweden they were sold as the modell 1900. Copys has been made most of the copys were not up to the standards of the original. the Italian company antoni zoli make a 1900 copy today that's at least decent.
The 1900s are excellent, i wish i bought one , they were much used for Running Moose competion, fieldhunting match and countless others. I know of guys who has worn out several barrels in them. Btw VO Vapen makes their very expendive rifles on semi finished Zoli 1900 actions. When CGand Husqvarna closed shops, Zoli took over license rights for them.
UnitedStatesOfGuns sadly i doubt that but one can hope for it . But one other good now sadly defunct maker to look up is Varberger in Sweden and Kongsberg Small Arms 'Lakelander' in Norway . they are very good, and have the rotary magazine of the Steyr MS
“Gorgeous rifle, perfection to behold”!!! How would you personally compare these guns to the Finnish Sako (“socko” or “Saiko”)? Does it really make any difference anyway?! IF this gun didn’t have a HOLE through its barrel, I’d want one anyway, just for its physical beauty!! My hands would rejoice just for holding it! Now what do you tink of dat???!
The logo of Husqvarna is actually a gunsight! I have two axes made by them and their logo's are stamped into the axe head. Everything they make (in Sweden) is of the highest quality and engineered to perfection. From chainsaws, to axes to motorcycles to firearms!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Alexis Outdoirs, here on UA-cam used one in her video a couple of weeks ago and she loved it, And she also wore swedish Fjällräven pants.
i beleave i have this rifle in 30 06 with double set triggers mine just says carl gustaf on left side of receiver and has iron sights . can you tell me what scope bases it takes. the rear of the receiver is lower than the front of the receiver. thank you for any help you can give me. i think the 8000 had no iron sights and model 9000 had iron sights with the rear sight folding down what action was the model 8000 and 9000 made on thank you.
when was this rifle made, if you know or maybe when did they cease production...All I could find was what wikipedia said, in 1972 but it also said they made them well into the 80's
What? Is this what i have. Exact same model except american. Its centurian 123, 30. 06 , golden state arms company made in pasadena california. It has the exact same side safety as yours and it has the exact same bolt execpt claw extractor. The bolt looks the same in the rear. The bolt is abit baggy fit but i understand thats how its made for it to fire with sand in the action. It has a square thingy for a bolt release on the left side. It has a 1 piece base by burris and luepold rings. Awwe man i seen that yours is abit different as it doesnt have the square bolt remove button and claw extractor. I paid 350 for mine
Hi Dr. Sober - I think so. Please check here timneytriggers.com/search.php?search_query=husqvarna If not, they can point you in the right direction. Also, a qualified gunsmith should be able to improve the current trigger. Best of luck.
never seen an extractor problem w these rifles - though they have push feed small extractors. Sakos though, i've twice seen broken extractors (small) on models from the '70-80s. I think it's the rifle w the most beautiful lines of all rifles from the '60-'80s
The Schultz and Larsen is one of my favorites too! The M65 etc... are so beautifully made. On the other hand they are rear locking. I'll have to examine both again.
Question is I have a 1640 jc higgins 51 L made by husqvarna, stock is cracked, my question where do you get an after market stock? Is a 1640 action a small ring or large ring action?
Hi there, I think the 1640 is a large ring Mauser - and a very fine rifle BTW.. www.boydsgunstocks.com/product-configurator/se I ordered a Boyds stock for a Husqvarna Mauser and it was ideal - needed some fitting and such but much enjoyment and learning for me with the Drelel etc... Double check on the receiver ring in case they have different information. One time I ordered a stock for a Winchester Model 100 from a place (not Boyds) and a stock for a Winchester 88 arrived. When I asked them they said they thought the stock was the same. I understood that and naturally was not upset in any way - it was all sorted out in time. Please let me know how it works out.
I ordered the new stock. I am going to get her re blued as well. Then it's getting a new zeiss conquest v4. It's going to be my working rifle. Everything has to be 100 percent.
Thank you for responding so readily to your vids. Love your content. I can't find anything on UA-cam about switch barrel and takedown model mauser 98 hunting rifle. Like WDM Bell's rigby mauser. How do you go about doing it? I'd love a swedish mauser either 96 or a Husq 98 with a .30-06, 6.5x55 and .243 barrels. Any insight?
Hi Brendon - it is the threading of the barrel that makes switch barrels complicated; and take downs as well - for the Mauser. It can be done, with interrupted threads and such - but realistically, it is easier to stick with the fixed barrel for Mausers - there are so many other brands that are made for switching. Hope this helps.
It's actually not too difficult but not many smiths know how. In short, the threads have to be relieved so they can be moved by hand; the timing of the threads has to be correct - which ties in with head space as you noted. The one's I've handled were quite precise and returned to zero without any issues. They are around and from time to time can be acquired at reasonable prices too.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I bought mine out of the newspaper in the classifieds about 24 years ago. Paid $200 to an old fellow that didn't hunt anymore. Condition is 8/10 and very accurate.
Very nice rife indeed. Interesting to me, that happens to be Swedish and also an owner of a similar rifle... very similar. This model is known in Sweden as either the Husqvarna 1900 or the Carl Gustav 1900 (Depending on when and were the rifle was produced) The model i still in production with very few changes by the Italian company; Zoli. I have never heard of the model 8000 though: Was the 8000 an export-variant of the model 1900?
Do you have any videos showing the bolt disassembly for this Bolt? I have an Antonio Zoli Rifle from early 70's built on this Husqvarna design. Love your videos and the wealth of knowledge you share!
Hi Sunny - On this Model you have to pull the trigger "HARD" - empty chamber of course - and the bolt will come out. My 8000 outsmarted me for years until a collector told me to pull hard and hold - but don't break anything. Why they designed this - I have no idea 😂
I had a similar rifle it had a major flaw. if you load a round without picking it up with the bolt oh shit the bolt is stuck. loaded rifle stuck.barrel must be removed.
I don't see many similarities with the 98 actions and this.. The 8000 is nice, but if you come across a Heym SR20, you'll find out where they've taken inspiration from.
Thanks Wuhr. I know what you mean and you are correct the 98 looks different. What I meant is that the "up - back - forward - down" bolt movement was perfected in the 98; the 98 also perfected the feeding of cartridges (whether by way of removable or fixed magazine, cartridge extraction, bolt camming to make extraction certain....among other things. The 98 is the basis for just about every bolt action although the Mannlicher is a little different. I have a couple of Heyms - absolutely nice rifles - still based on the 98 though. Thanks for your comment.
+UnitedStatesOfGuns Ah, yes. I understand you now. Most modern hunting rifle actions you come by are indeed based on the 98. You own Heyms? Are you in the States, and are they common there? I own two SR20's and currently waiting for an SR21 which should arrive soon. I'm curious what the CG 8000/1900 go for over there. In Sweden, I just recently saw one for about 800 bucks with a high grade walnut. Quite cheap for the quality. The SR20's go for even less. About 600 bucks.
Hi Wuhr, Heym is not all that common in the US - not sure why - as they are superb; great double rifles too. Currency conversion is probably the main issue - distributors are willing to carry only so many high end guns - you know the program. The US market is so competitive and domestic rifles - Winchesters, Rugers, Remingtons, Thonpson Center etc... are all over. Still, there are a lot of people like me who go out of their way to find the scarce ones. And you are right - they are undervalued too. Take care and thanks for writing.
Hello - If you can chamber a round without a claw extractor controlling the cartridge before chambering - the round is being "pushed" into the chamber by the bolt (bolt face) - hence : "Push feed." If you can take the bolt out of a rifle and slip the cartridge under the extractor so it is held by the bolt - and you can let go of the cartridge and it is still held against the bolt face - you have a CRF "controlled round feed" action - and rounds can't be "push fed" into the chamber - each round has to be gathered by the bolt from the magazine and taken to the chamber in that motion. There are different versions of course. Hope what I wrote made some sense. All the best.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks for the reply USOG. Been doing a lot of rifle research lately and your channel has been a wealth of information. I got the impression that you were saying the 8000 is a Mauser style bolt, but what I've been reading says it's a bolt. Just wondering about the discrepancy. BTW. I'm looking at getting a CZ 527 Carbine. I think it will be a lot of fun to shoot. Thanks for all your great videos.
Hi again - sorry about that - my poor wording. Just about every bolt action rifle with front locking lugs is based on the Mauser 98. In order to reduce manufacturing costs, most bolt action front locking lug manufacturers switched to the push feed design, which the Remington 700 is the champion of. So the 8000 is a Mauser style bolt action - because it uses the principles and basic design of the Mauser 98. At the same time, it is a push feed variant. Hope that is a better explanation. You'll like the 527 - great carbine!
I’m waiting to receive an interesting book on Swedish built rifles so as to better inform myself. I’ll post a quick review. Assuming equal condition and both in 30.06 caliber, which rifle is preferable; Husqvarna 1600 versus CG96? Both rifles have good chambers, wood-work and rifling. Thank you for your feedback.
Ok now I’m being asked if I’m interested in a Voere Kufstein 30.06. Austrian rifle as I recall? This rifle I can inspect locally. I don’t recall a video on the channel featuring this rifle. Too many choices!
If we are to talk about a smooth action, then try the new Danish Schultz and Larsen model Victory. I have one, and I'm sure it will be able to give the Swedish Husqvarna model 8000 competition in that department, if not to surpass it. In the 27 years I've hunted, I have not yet seen or tried a rifle with a more soft and smooth action. But that said, there is no doubt that the Swedish Husqvarna and Carl Gustav rifles are among the best quality in the world. Almost in line with Danish Schultz and Larsen ;-) Sincerely Allan Nørgaard Denmark
Hi Allan - I have to find a S&L Victory - I hear the best things about that rifle. Thanks for writing - I have no doubt it is an excellent firearm - as are all S&Ls. All the best!
Hi Johan - so many guns do the same thing. I agree with you - the safety ought to block the sear/hammer or actual firing mechanism. I don't trust any of them - and just lift the bolt. I do like the R8 system and similar systems where the gun is not cocked until the shooter is ready to fire.
I have a old husqvarna 9.3x57.. made 1950-60.. i was told if you want to by a new gun today whit same kvalite the price would be 20-30000 dollar. I give 200 dollar 😁
May I please suggest that you stop using dark backgrounds--like the black cloth on the table. The rifle and all its glorious details is much easier to see with a lighter background.
Thanks Daniel - good advice. I think this one was filmed some years ago when we didn't know anything. We still don't know much, but we're slowly improving...I hope. : )
Hi Rick - there were different models - mine are all large ring - maybe yours is on a Swedish Mauser 96 though. If you send a pic to usogbyemail@gmail.com - I can tell : )
M16 extractor or nothing for me. I've owned every other type of bolt action extraction and they all fail after cpl thousand rounds. The sako is second,the Remington and savage style fingernail extraction sux,broke several times. The m16 extractor is the best and longest lasting and most reliable.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns love your content. I don't comment much. But I watch every video upload. Several times some times. Thanks for taking the time to show us and teach us about these fabulous firearms. 🙏
You're right - Italy took over manufacturing these - although I have not had a chance to buy one on the Italian rifles. Apparently they are superb - from memory : Sabatti. For some reason collectors look for the Swedish rifles and hunters/shooters like the Italian version. Scarcity I guess. All the best.
Hi - With an unloaded rifle I would pull the front trigger back and hold it back while pivoting the bolt release on the left side of the receiver at the back outwards. The bolt should slide out. Hope this helps.
Hello DrBreezeAir - Good to hear from you. The Husqvarnas are very fine - just as you say. What are the most common hunting rifles in Russia for say, deer hunting? Please let me know. Spasibo.
Thanks for a great video, once again, USOG!
This is a quite interesting piece of Swedish rifle manufacturing. This rifle is known here in Sweden as the Husqvarna or Carl Gustav 1900. Husqvarna designed and started the manufacturing of the 1900-series. And it was taken over by Carl Gustav in the early 1970. The model was discontinued by Carl Gustav I think sometime in the early 1980.
What happen after that is also a very interesting story, and the model 1900 was indeed continued to be manufactured by other manufacturers for quite a long time (To say the lest) It is actually manufactured to this day by Antonio Zoli, under the name of "Zoli 1900". It has also been made under the name of "Viking" for some time.
- By the people that would like to think they know; the italian Zoli is though not of the same quality and craftsmanship as the early Husqvarna and Carl Gustavs made in Sweden.
The manufacturing of the Husqvarna hunting rifles is quite an interesting story. In short it started 96/98-model Mausers. The Husqvarna model 640 (There were some Mauser-models being made and sold prior to the 640 also) is made on a swedish made 98;s with or without stripper clip cutout. They were for example called Husqvarna 648 (8=Calibre 8x57IS) or 649 (9=9,3x62) etc. After the 98-based 640 followed the Husqvarna 1600-model (That I have seen in you`r videos) Both the 640;s and the 1600;s are to this day very popular hunting rifles here in Sweden.
The 1600 shared some of the features of the older mausers, but also involved some, for the time; new features. Controlled round feeding from the mausers but with side mounted safety and hinged florplate.
The 1900 evolved from the 1600. Offering push feed and the trade mark and to this day very, very appreciated feature; the nice and very smooth bolt travel. It was also required less labour to make than the 1600. The monte carlo stock was also state of the art in the late 1960;s.
I own a CG 1900 my self that I have re-barreled from 6.5x55 to the AI-variant. The only negative I can say about the 1900, even to the days standard; is the flor plate (Shared with the later versions of the 1600 btw). It offers perfect performance and it simply works. But it is made from aluminium and painted with a paint of quite bad quality. There are however aftermarket bottom metal available, made out of steel with excellent quality. But the price is also of some higher quality...
So is there a follow on to the 1900... a Swedish one? Yes there is! It was called the Carl Gustav 2000. It is similar to the 1900, but features a detachable mag. Cold hammer forged barrel AND receiver. First rifle ever made with a hammer forged receiver if I'm not mistaking. The safety was also updated on the model 2000. Although it share some features to the 1900; it was a brand new design..
The 2000 was however not a great success due to it simply was to expensive to manufacture. And by the time the 2000 hit the market; the lower priced Tikka;s and Sakos had already hit the scandinavian/european market. The 2000 is though indeed a great rifle. It handles really nice and it is known to shoot extremely well.
Interesting enough there are also a bunch of other "Swedish" rifles in the form of Carl Gustav;s with different names. Examples are Carl Gustav 3000 with a very innovative bolt (Suer 90), Carl Gustav 4000 with switch barrel feature (Sauer 90) etc... Sauer;s that for one reason or another was stamped and sold as "Carl Gustav" Great rifles though; but not really Carl Gustav;s.
Anyway. Thanks for you`r great work, USOG! It is always nice to see you`r videos and I really enjoy watching them. If you ever manage to lay you`r hands on a model 2000 (I doubt they are easy to find in the states, although there should be at least some available) it would be great to see a review and get you`r opinion on them :)
I have two of theses, 270win and 243win and still every shot accurate. Have set both up for long range shooting over 500yrds. Awesome Rifle.
I have 4 of these now,a 243 ,a300 win mag,a25-06 and my original 7mm Rem!All very well made!
That's a very fine suite of cals. Somehow the .243 and 25-06 are very difficult to find. Well done.
I built the 25-06,bought a 30-06 with shot out barrel on Guns America,rebarreled it 25-06,Its a shooter!@@UnitedStatesOfGuns
I bought a Carl Gustaf bolt new in 1975 or 6, while in the Army. It sat on the counter at the Rod and Gun club for quite a while. I love the gun, it was more beautiful that the one you showed. It did not have a high gloss finish. It had a matte oil finish in European walnut. The only thing I did not initially like about the rifle it was in 25.06. I had never heard about the 25.06 before. I read up on it quicky and bought the rifle. It was by far the most accurate centerfire hunting rifle I ever owned. I paid either $125 or $150 for it. No one wanted it because of the caliber.
You've got a great one! Congratulations!
Man what a bargain 1 that caliber is a Laser
this gun is so beutiful and it makes me a proud swede
Hi Carl, You should be proud. Amazing rifle and amazing country - and not just for this rifle.
beautiful my father had this same gun
Beautiful country and culture
Those are great rifles. I borrowed one in .300winmag this past weekend for a whitetail deer hunt on the 2nd to last day of our rifle season. Took a Buck and doe at around 100 yds. The Buck was DRT (Dead Right There) and the doe ran about twenty yards. The boot cycled so smooth, the safety is intuitive and very positive, I’m now on the hunt for one myself.
I so enjoy your videos because I learn about rifles I likely will never own but I enjoy expanding my knowledge.
Better 6 years late than never. I just picked up a similar rifle but it was marked as a Mod. 9000. It is in 30-06 and it shoots excellently. If it wasn't so pretty I'd take it out all the time but it only goes out on nice days. Surprisingly the scope it came with as a bonus was one of the old Redfield 4x9 full view with the rangefinder built in. The glass is still holding zero and boxes out very solidly. I'm going to enjoy this rifle in my retirement.
Hello kind sir. I recently discovered your channel in search of any and all accurate information in regard to Husqvarna rifles. I consider myself extraordinarily lucky to be the owner of (what I believe to be) a Husqvarna Model 1900, chambered in .270 Winchester Centerfire. It was a gift, bought new by my grandfather around 1970, given to my father who passed it on to me. The rifle has been well cared for, but has seen hundreds of days of use afield so there are obvious points of superficial wear and whatnot about the exterior. This rifle has had a tremendous influence on how I weigh and measure the quality and accuracy of every other bolt-action firearm I am exposed to. There is nothing particularly special about the rifle at first glance, but as you mentioned, once the bolt is cycled, an exacting degree of absolute precision is radiated throughout its motion. It feels as if it floats on a cushion of air. The old rifle still maintains a 1/4" MOA level of accuracy with run of the mill factory ammunition. If you have more knowledge of these fantastically crafted actions, I would be indebted to you. I truly enjoy your videos as my passion is held within wonderful engineering executed by world class craftsmen. Thank you again.
Thank you very much for your videos. I enjoy them so much. I know very little about many guns. The information you provide is very valuable to me. You are a great teacher.
Wow! What a beautiful rifle! Deep bluing, great design, slick wood finish, jeweled bolt...... I’m in love!
Just two wonderful things from sweden: The model 8000 Husqvarna ...and... ABBA...
Nah, there are many great swedish achievments: Saab Jets (&cars), the Koenigsegg-Cars (and several technical ingenuities), some Volvos, the 40mm Bofors (and other Bofors systems), the Carl Gustav recoilless rifle, Dynamit & the Nobel Price, 16 months paternity/child, Ice-Hotels and and and
And then there are Ikea, Meatballs, ABBA & Surströmming - where I gotta admit I'd taste Surströmming, as long as it's opened & prepared properly... I was kinda carried away, wasn't I? ...again. Sorry. Awesome rifle, of course.
Undoubtedly a great country and people. Some people from Sweden are writing me that it is all slipping away into some kind of EU stew. Hopefully everything will work out - no one can argue that the nation was on the wrong track. Thanks for the note.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thx for your comment. Sweden has changed immensely last 25 years. 40% immigrants in some of their major cities. It's hybris, pride and indifference towards history of immigration and a certain unmentionable religion....don't get me started.
Im getting all of this 5,6,7 year old content recommeded to me, and it's all so great!
Thanks for being on the channel!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I love it, your content is growing on me and your appreciation of the finer engineered offerings and aesthetic is not lost on me at all, thank you for persevering!
Towards the end of my fathers life his eyesight had deteriorated from glaucoma. In his last years he could not see well enough to drive. Though during that time we went hunting as usual and using his hasquvarna 7mm he shot 5 40lb hogs with 4 shots and those 4 were all hit just behind the ear. I swear it was supernatural.
Hey Ryan - those bullets had eyes! Great that you went hunting with your Dad no matter what. Thx for sharing.
Swedish design right there!
Very nice I have a 6.5x55 Husqavarna and I love it . It's nothing like this , your rifle is A1
I never knew that husqvarna made firearms. But that's a very beautiful rifle
Great rifles and machines of all kinds; but their guns were best : )
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns That's awesome!! Talked to my preacher tonight about husqvarna rifle, he said that they was great rifle. I just never knew that they made rifles
Simply the best rife ever made. Made in Sweden and it works for generations if it is properly maintained. The first rifle i bought in the late seventies, the gunsmiths only see them when the barrel is burned out. Think i am on barrel no 4 now. In europe sold as Husqvarna 1900
I got my 1900 from my uncle, when he retired from hunting some twenty years ago. He bought it new in 1969 if I remember his words correctly.
My uncle is now in heaven, but his beloved rifle is still going strong, as accurate and beautiful as ever.
It is by far my favourite rifle, and one day it will be given to my son.
Best rifle I ever fired.
I passed on a left handed action back in about 1974 and have regretted that decision many times since. Maybe the best hunting rifle action ever made.
Great rifle. On a sidenote: It is pronounced Huuskvarna, not Haskavarna.
Most people get the pronounciation wrong. Totally understandable of course.
Greetings from Sweden.
Wonderful! I always appreciate knowing. I even practiced and now can say it almost like a Swede. : )
translate.google.dk/#sv/en/husqvarna - Push the mic. sign, there you have the pronunciation
To be to the truth,its pronounced hills varna
"But..what's interesting about gun collecting, generally, is that you learn quite a bit about the countries that make guns". BRILLIANT!!!!
Now I can tell my wife that I need to buy more guns to enhance my geographical knowledge!! Cheers, mate!!! Fantastic rifle, great video.
There it is Jon! : ) We're explorers not gun collectors.
Thank you for a very well made video. Here in Sweden the Husqvarna 8000 (named 1900 here) is very often recommended when choosing a rifle, and is very popular as well. I bought my first rifle two years ago, which happened to be a Husqvarna 8000 chambered in 30-06. It is a bit tricky to understand where a Husqvarna 8000 was made. It can either be in the city of Husqvarna or Eskilstuna, both in Sweden. Or it can be in Italy, where the company Antoni Zoli kept making the rifle after it was discontinued in Sweden. The quality differences is seen by many as huge. The one´s made in Husqvarna is by far the best in quality, which many people say is because of the high quality steel that was made, and still is made, in Sweden.
The steel/metalurgy and the qc are what set the Husqvarna and Carl Gustaf rifles apart from almost any others. The basic actions were Mauser 96 designs (the military "Swedish mausers" in 6.5x55)/98 (the sporting rifles produced for general swedish big game hunting in mostly 6.5x55, 7x57, .30-06, 8x57IS (8mm mauser) and 9.3x57) produced under license from Mauser by Husqvarna and Carl Gustaf in Sweden. I own a Husqvarna 640 in .30-06 produced IIRC in 1956 and it's been fitted with an Aimpoint 9000 (also swedish btw =) which i use for hunting swedish moose.
I didn't know about the metallurgy - thank you; I agree - it will be a long time before we see rifles as great as the Husqvarna Mausers - if ever. As far as guns go - from what I see - we are not improving.
watching your videos is allways pure joy , being a weapon collecter is nowadays seen as a being a psychopat , mostly here in europe , and even more in my country , France , where weapon , hunting , and outdoor culture slowly desappears..
As I'm sure you know, the point of the Mauser claw isn't a round stucknin the chamber. It's controlled round feeding. I once short stroked a Savage on a deer hunting and got a double feed. The circumstances were unique, since I was hanging off the side if an arroyo. However, thankfully I was hunting deer. And not an angry bear. Mauser's claw for me from now on.
Thanks for this video. Swedish rifles are some of my all time favorite ones.
Edit to add this: After watching several of your vids, I am now a new subscriber. I very much look forward to learning from you and seeing your collection.
Thank you Doby - good to point out - Mauser knew what he was doing - that claw extractor can be a life saver - as you clearly describe. Thanks again.
I had one of these for a while. Overall a nice gun. They are very smooth in feed and function with some nice design features.
Mine was a Swedish CG made rifle. Very comfortable and ergonomic for tall/long arm shooters.
Only real downside is that you can tell these were made towards the the end of Swedish gun making. Lots of internal tool marks most likely from worn out tooling. Lots of shortcuts such as cheap sights and somewhat poorly cast and painted aluminum parts outside of bolt/receiver. Stock inlet was not all that great either.
Pretty much same rifle Antonio Zoli makes today in Italy, only you can find these on the used market for about 1/4 the price of an A.Z!
So sad : "towards the end of Swedish gun making" - I'm sure you are correct. You know, we had so many things right and somehow it slipped through our fingers...or maybe is slipping still. Anyway - I'll look for the Zoli. A fellow collector offered me one for US $ 500. I guess I should buy and try. Thanks for your thoughts.
USOG, there you go again! You must stop.......now I have to have one!!!!, or two.....thanks for sharing as always.
Sell the dog - get the guns. Just joking of course. : )
Wonderfully well made rifle. The stock lines are perfect, even if you don't care for the Monte Carlo cheek piece it still looks great. You don't mention the type the extractor is, Sako style, Remington style? What style is the ejector? Mauser type, Remington plunger type ? Also the stock finish is very Browning, older Remington or Wetherby in it's hard gloss finish, but as nice as the semi basketweave checkering is, from the video it seems to look impressed and not cut. Is that the case? I have a 1943 Sweedish Mauser in 6.5×55mm made by Husquevarna and although its a war time made military contract rifle the attention to detail is extraordinary. Fine craftsmanship. And amazing to me is how the Sweedish crown and last two digits of the serial number are on nearly every part on the rifle, save screws and sling swivels!!! Don't get why you would let this one go, unless she's got brothers and sisters still residing in the safe. As usual my friend, nice job!
Thank you for you appreciation, you rise up a bit pride in me.
You're most welcome Per - well deserved!
I have that rifle. It's completely similar. Mine is just called Carl Gustaf model 1900. It's a 30-06.
And I absolutely love that rifle. Everything stated in the video is correct
Thank you for saying so and writing norrild!
I remember a friend I use to hunt with had a Husqvarna rifle. It was chambered in 30-06 and was not of the grade this rifle appears to be. I believe I may about it next time I see him.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Sammy
I bought a Model 8000 in 7mm Mag about 1977 for $475 best rifle I have ever owned.It does not have the wood stock anymore (Carbon Fiber)It weighs 7lb 9 oz fully loaded with 3 160 gr Nosler Partitions and a Swarovski 4X10X42. Lost count of how many elk I have taken with this rifle.
Great purchase - such superb rifles; I like the idea of the carbon fiber stock - I'll look those up. Great hunter BTW.
I have the Carl Gustaf version of it, in .270. It's my main hunting rifle, topped with a Swarovski scope. For me, it's the perfect all round rifle and calibre.....I hunt open country in Australia and mountain country in New Zealand. I don't change a thing
I have one chamberedin 7mm Rem Mag also with the jeweled bolt and engraved bottom plate, nomenclature 511xxx
How many of these where made? What years? What is he deference between the 8000 and the early 9000?
Thanks in advance
The 8000 and 9000 varied in stock design and maybe a couple of small features which I don't know. I've owned several of each and side buy side can only see styling and materials used for the bottom metal differences. I asked an expert collector and he said they were introduced in 1969 and about 10,000 were made. Still one of the smoothest actions ever; excellent rifle that ended up being continued by Italian company : Zoli I believe. Hope this helps.
Beauty. The model 8000, 9000, and 1970 were all built on the "1900" action, from about 1967 to 70 or 71 (including some Smith & Wesson rifles branded - possibly - with "A", "B", "C", "D", and/or "E" - I say possibly because some of these letter designations by S&W may have been 1640 variant actions from HVA, not 1900 actions - not sure). They are commercial push-feeds, and pretty hard to come by. There is also a model "900", which was apparently finished in the USA from 1900 actions pulled off the line at Husqvarna (possibly with Sauer barrels), shortly before a sale of the tooling / company. I just bought one of these so-called 900s. It's in .25-'06 Rem, but when the barrel shoots out, I'm going to turn it into either a 6.5-.284 Norma or a 6.5x55 swedish. Maybe even a .280 Rem AI. They are smooth indeed, but I think the 88 commission rifle and krag-jorgensen may be smoother.
It's true Daniel - that Krag is amazing and so is the 88. Still, what a fine rifle the Swedes put out. I just picked up a .270 and the bolt runs like glass.
Bought my S&W (Husqvarna) Model A, Monte Carlo Deluxe, Blonde Beech w/Rosewood fore stock .270 in Jan. 1972. It has a post 1970 (383,000) serial # so is definitely the 1900 action. It is just beautiful and MOA accurate. With < 100 rounds thru it my descendants should be using it 200 years from now. Actually got its first kill on Uncle Ted's (Nugent) Pork Slam last week.
Great video as always. To you Sir and the viewers, what are your opinions regarding the 1900 series? Generally the rifles I find are chambered in 30.06. What tips can you provide to the prospective purchaser. Thank you for the feedback.
Thank you! The 1900 is such a gem of a design. The only ones I've seen that were questionable were owner tampered rifles; by that I mean someone tampered with the bedding or worse, the trigger. I usually can tell from the action screws - if someone has been in there. People try to improve almost anything - which is not bad in and of itself; but making an actual improvement is another matter - as you know. Fortunately, these rifles were always so fine most owners recognized they are superb just as they are from the factory. Hope this helps. As for the '06 chambering - I still think of the '06 as about as good as a cartridge can be.
That appears to be a model 1900 Carl Gustaf / Husqvarna. I believe that the rear screws in the weaver base are a tad too long and it may interfere with the bolt. If you check the bolt it might have a tiny scratch on it. Grind the screws to flush fit and then you will be able to slide the bolt just by tipping the rifle. The model 1900 is the best rifle Husqvarna made.
Thank you Mikael. I try to watch for this sort of thing but may well have missed it on this one.
What a beautiful rifle! If you could bring a slick bolt action rifle Like that when you next visit Vancouver Island, I know of an excellent Airbnb and your stay will be on me... in exchange for that slick bolt action in 223 ‘Wylde’.
It’s a fact, almost all of that rhymed which leaves me feeling fine! Thanks for sharing another great video with us!
I have a Husky 6.5x55 SE. My favorite rifle for Moose and Caribou. I do prefer controlled feed which suggests the need for a claw extractor. A well tuned K98 is as smooth as silk.
Glad you mention that David. Many people believe Mausers are "rough." Although the Mauser has more going on - with the claw extractor running on the bolt and all - Mausers can still be very slick; maybe not T3s but as you say - like silk. Good point.
On the 1900, the follower in the magazine does not touch the bottom of the bolt, reducing the effort needed to manipulate the bolt.
Hi Carl, I'm so slow - sorry. You should be proud. Great rifle, great country : )
in Sweden they were sold as the modell 1900. Copys has been made most of the copys were not up to the standards of the original. the Italian company antoni zoli make a 1900 copy today that's at least decent.
How much would that rifle cost if someone was to buy one
The 1900s are excellent, i wish i bought one , they were much used for Running Moose competion, fieldhunting match and countless others. I know of guys who has worn out several barrels in them. Btw VO Vapen makes their very expendive rifles on semi finished Zoli 1900 actions. When CGand Husqvarna closed shops, Zoli took over license rights for them.
That's interesting - I didn't know. I like to see "Made in Sweden" Perhaps one day the design will return home.
UnitedStatesOfGuns sadly i doubt that but one can hope for it . But one other good now sadly defunct maker to look up is Varberger in Sweden and Kongsberg Small Arms 'Lakelander' in Norway . they are very good, and have the rotary magazine of the Steyr MS
Now I know - thanks - says a lot that Zoli picked up the design.
Zoli arw good to look up and find, they are so good also.
USOG, 3 1/2 years later do you miss the fine rifle?
Hi Sean, I had to get another and found a .308 - now I feel better : )
I have this rifle in .243. the action is THAT smooth! My dad bought it in 1971 along with its twin in 300 win mag. Beautiful rifles!
It's amazing - and in .243 - almost no recoil and deadly; in 300 WM - ready for just about anything. Your Dad chose perfectly!
“Gorgeous rifle, perfection to behold”!!! How would you personally compare these guns to the Finnish Sako (“socko” or “Saiko”)? Does it really make any difference anyway?! IF this gun didn’t have a HOLE through its barrel, I’d want one anyway, just for its physical beauty!! My hands would rejoice just for holding it! Now what do you tink of dat???!
The logo of Husqvarna is actually a gunsight! I have two axes made by them and their logo's are stamped into the axe head. Everything they make (in Sweden) is of the highest quality and engineered to perfection. From chainsaws, to axes to motorcycles to firearms!
I didn't know about the axes - will have to find one - will be my only axe with a gunsight : ) Great company.
They are available on amazon for around $60, a great deal for a hand forged axe!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Alexis Outdoirs, here on UA-cam used one in her video a couple of weeks ago and she loved it, And she also wore swedish Fjällräven pants.
Now it is 2021. What would it cost to buy one of these if it could be found? Anyone have any idea ?
Nice looking gun. Looks like a BDL and a whetherby mixed
i beleave i have this rifle in 30 06 with double set triggers mine just says carl gustaf on left side of receiver and has iron sights . can you tell me what scope bases it takes. the rear of the receiver is lower than the front of the receiver. thank you for any help you can give me. i think the 8000 had no iron sights and model 9000 had iron sights with the rear sight folding down what action was the model 8000 and 9000 made on thank you.
Hi - Try Weaver 46 front and 55 rear - hope these work.
when was this rifle made, if you know or maybe when did they cease production...All I could find was what wikipedia said, in 1972 but it also said they made them well into the 80's
As far as I know they made this model until 1972. I checked 2 sources including Gun traders Guide.
Thanks!!
Beautiful👍👍👍
What? Is this what i have. Exact same model except american. Its centurian 123, 30. 06 , golden state arms company made in pasadena california. It has the exact same side safety as yours and it has the exact same bolt execpt claw extractor. The bolt looks the same in the rear. The bolt is abit baggy fit but i understand thats how its made for it to fire with sand in the action. It has a square thingy for a bolt release on the left side. It has a 1 piece base by burris and luepold rings. Awwe man i seen that yours is abit different as it doesnt have the square bolt remove button and claw extractor. I paid 350 for mine
You've got a unique and scarce rifle there.
I also have an opportunity to consider a CG96 sporterized rifle that appears in very nice condition
Gotta get it.
I have a 1600 crown grade in .270win. Are there aftermarket triggers available for this gun? Trying to reduce the horrible 5lb trigger pull. Thanks!!
Hi Dr. Sober - I think so. Please check here timneytriggers.com/search.php?search_query=husqvarna
If not, they can point you in the right direction. Also, a qualified gunsmith should be able to improve the current trigger. Best of luck.
A really nice Rifle 👍
Have 7 mag. Best hunting rifle ever made. Buy one if you find one. mine has Imported by Tradewinds Inc. tacoma, Wa. on barrel. I think an older model.
Thousands agree with you - in the meantime I bought a .270 and an '06
Can I ask what you paid? I have the 7mm Rem Mag.
never seen an extractor problem w these rifles - though they have push feed small extractors. Sakos though, i've twice seen broken extractors (small) on models from the '70-80s.
I think it's the rifle w the most beautiful lines of all rifles from the '60-'80s
We agree - lines of the stock are near perfect. I never had a malfunction of any kind.
even as a Swede I gotta begrudginly say that the Danes have an equally smooth rifle in the Schultz and Larsen
The Schultz and Larsen is one of my favorites too! The M65 etc... are so beautifully made. On the other hand they are rear locking. I'll have to examine both again.
I'm a dane. I'd take the CG over the Schultz any day. But both used to be of ultra high material and treatment quality
Very nice
@4:18 Do I see a ball bearing detent near the front end of the bolt? A ball that is pushed out to lock the bolt in place?
It's the pin behind the extractor. Like on the Remington 870
Question is I have a 1640 jc higgins 51 L made by husqvarna, stock is cracked, my question where do you get an after market stock? Is a 1640 action a small ring or large ring action?
Hi there, I think the 1640 is a large ring Mauser - and a very fine rifle BTW..
www.boydsgunstocks.com/product-configurator/se
I ordered a Boyds stock for a Husqvarna Mauser and it was ideal - needed some fitting and such but much enjoyment and learning for me with the Drelel etc... Double check on the receiver ring in case they have different information. One time I ordered a stock for a Winchester Model 100 from a place (not Boyds) and a stock for a Winchester 88 arrived. When I asked them they said they thought the stock was the same. I understood that and naturally was not upset in any way - it was all sorted out in time. Please let me know how it works out.
I ordered the new stock. I am going to get her re blued as well. Then it's getting a new zeiss conquest v4. It's going to be my working rifle. Everything has to be 100 percent.
This's a gun to 'KEEP" forever....wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.....
Thank you for responding so readily to your vids. Love your content. I can't find anything on UA-cam about switch barrel and takedown model mauser 98 hunting rifle. Like WDM Bell's rigby mauser. How do you go about doing it? I'd love a swedish mauser either 96 or a Husq 98 with a .30-06, 6.5x55 and .243 barrels. Any insight?
Hi Brendon - it is the threading of the barrel that makes switch barrels complicated; and take downs as well - for the Mauser. It can be done, with interrupted threads and such - but realistically, it is easier to stick with the fixed barrel for Mausers - there are so many other brands that are made for switching. Hope this helps.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns is it expensive? and is it a issue with heads space and zeroing etc?
It's actually not too difficult but not many smiths know how. In short, the threads have to be relieved so they can be moved by hand; the timing of the threads has to be correct - which ties in with head space as you noted. The one's I've handled were quite precise and returned to zero without any issues. They are around and from time to time can be acquired at reasonable prices too.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns thank you!
I have a Husqvarna H5000 with mauser claw extractor. Barrel is stamped .30-06 US
Scarce and superb. Wish I could find a decent one - people hunted with these....a lot.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I bought mine out of the newspaper in the classifieds about 24 years ago. Paid $200 to an old fellow that didn't hunt anymore. Condition is 8/10 and very accurate.
Regarding smooth bolt action rifles - you should try a Schultz & Larsen. Butter smooth actions from Denmark :)
Hi Lars - you are right. I have a couple of Schultz & Larsen and will do a video. Thanks for reminding me.
Very nice rife indeed. Interesting to me, that happens to be Swedish and also an owner of a similar rifle... very similar. This model is known in Sweden as either the Husqvarna 1900 or the Carl Gustav 1900 (Depending on when and were the rifle was produced) The model i still in production with very few changes by the Italian company; Zoli.
I have never heard of the model 8000 though: Was the 8000 an export-variant of the model 1900?
Johnning Johnning Thats what I thought, it looks just like my Cg1900
Do you have any videos showing the bolt disassembly for this Bolt? I have an Antonio Zoli Rifle from early 70's built on this Husqvarna design. Love your videos and the wealth of knowledge you share!
Is the 8000 the same as the Carl Gustaf 2000? Also which is higher grade or quality or whatever it's called...
Hi - they are quite different - both excellent though. I'll make a comparison video.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Mike you're the best!!
Hello sir a question
How do you take out the bolt
Hi Sunny - On this Model you have to pull the trigger "HARD" - empty chamber of course - and the bolt will come out. My 8000 outsmarted me for years until a collector told me to pull hard and hold - but don't break anything. Why they designed this - I have no idea 😂
What is the Model 1900 in 7mm Rem Mag worth? What did you sell yours for?
Hi William - $1200. They can go for anywhere from $900. up in decent shape.
I had a similar rifle it had a major flaw. if you load a round without picking it up with the bolt oh shit the bolt is stuck. loaded rifle stuck.barrel must be removed.
Hi Richard - that's obviously not good; I've had that happen with a few rifles; sometimes cartridge issues, sometimes other things - never nice.
I don't see many similarities with the 98 actions and this.. The 8000 is nice, but if you come across a Heym SR20, you'll find out where they've taken inspiration from.
Thanks Wuhr. I know what you mean and you are correct the 98 looks different. What I meant is that the "up - back - forward - down" bolt movement was perfected in the 98; the 98 also perfected the feeding of cartridges (whether by way of removable or fixed magazine, cartridge extraction, bolt camming to make extraction certain....among other things. The 98 is the basis for just about every bolt action although the Mannlicher is a little different. I have a couple of Heyms - absolutely nice rifles - still based on the 98 though. Thanks for your comment.
+UnitedStatesOfGuns Ah, yes. I understand you now. Most modern hunting rifle actions you come by are indeed based on the 98. You own Heyms? Are you in the States, and are they common there? I own two SR20's and currently waiting for an SR21 which should arrive soon. I'm curious what the CG 8000/1900 go for over there. In Sweden, I just recently saw one for about 800 bucks with a high grade walnut. Quite cheap for the quality. The SR20's go for even less. About 600 bucks.
Hi Wuhr, Heym is not all that common in the US - not sure why - as they are superb; great double rifles too. Currency conversion is probably the main issue - distributors are willing to carry only so many high end guns - you know the program. The US market is so competitive and domestic rifles - Winchesters, Rugers, Remingtons, Thonpson Center etc... are all over. Still, there are a lot of people like me who go out of their way to find the scarce ones. And you are right - they are undervalued too. Take care and thanks for writing.
I like husqvarna TC125
Awesome!
Why does everyone I read say that model 8000 has a push feed action?
Hello - If you can chamber a round without a claw extractor controlling the cartridge before chambering - the round is being "pushed" into the chamber by the bolt (bolt face) - hence : "Push feed." If you can take the bolt out of a rifle and slip the cartridge under the extractor so it is held by the bolt - and you can let go of the cartridge and it is still held against the bolt face - you have a CRF "controlled round feed" action - and rounds can't be "push fed" into the chamber - each round has to be gathered by the bolt from the magazine and taken to the chamber in that motion. There are different versions of course. Hope what I wrote made some sense. All the best.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks for the reply USOG. Been doing a lot of rifle research lately and your channel has been a wealth of information. I got the impression that you were saying the 8000 is a Mauser style bolt, but what I've been reading says it's a bolt. Just wondering about the discrepancy.
BTW. I'm looking at getting a CZ 527 Carbine. I think it will be a lot of fun to shoot. Thanks for all your great videos.
Hi again - sorry about that - my poor wording. Just about every bolt action rifle with front locking lugs is based on the Mauser 98. In order to reduce manufacturing costs, most bolt action front locking lug manufacturers switched to the push feed design, which the Remington 700 is the champion of. So the 8000 is a Mauser style bolt action - because it uses the principles and basic design of the Mauser 98. At the same time, it is a push feed variant. Hope that is a better explanation.
You'll like the 527 - great carbine!
What are these worth?
In good shape about $1000.
I just learned Husqvarna made guns and their logo is a gun sight. 👍
As a american I've been wanting a Husqvarna in 30.06
Hello - Hope you buy one soon - seem to be some coming in from Europe these days. Good luck!
*A RIFLE YOU SHOULD HAVE KEPT!!*
So true - and then I had good luck and now have one in .308 : )
I’m waiting to receive an interesting book on Swedish built rifles so as to better inform myself. I’ll post a quick review. Assuming equal condition and both in 30.06 caliber, which rifle is preferable; Husqvarna 1600 versus CG96? Both rifles have good chambers, wood-work and rifling. Thank you for your feedback.
I would buy the 1600 - look forward to you review!
your review : )
Ok now I’m being asked if I’m interested in a Voere Kufstein 30.06. Austrian rifle as I recall? This rifle I can inspect locally. I don’t recall a video on the channel featuring this rifle. Too many choices!
If we are to talk about a smooth action, then try the new Danish Schultz and Larsen model Victory. I have one, and I'm sure it will be able to give the Swedish Husqvarna model 8000 competition in that department, if not to surpass it. In the 27 years I've hunted, I have not yet seen or tried a rifle with a more soft and smooth action. But that said, there is no doubt that the Swedish Husqvarna and Carl Gustav rifles are among the best quality in the world. Almost in line with Danish Schultz and Larsen ;-)
Sincerely
Allan Nørgaard
Denmark
Hi Allan - I have to find a S&L Victory - I hear the best things about that rifle. Thanks for writing - I have no doubt it is an excellent firearm - as are all S&Ls.
All the best!
what specific mounts did you use?
+Mark - Hi Mark I think Redfield turn ins.
There is no A between the Q a V in Husqvarna. It is pronounce Hus-kvarna.
Not Husqavarna.
The stress is on the first syllable HUS-kvarna
Nice👍🏻
Well done and thank you.....'AAA'
i like husky 300i
i have one , its not a safe gun, the safe only safe the trigger not the bolt
Hi Johan - so many guns do the same thing. I agree with you - the safety ought to block the sear/hammer or actual firing mechanism. I don't trust any of them - and just lift the bolt. I do like the R8 system and similar systems where the gun is not cocked until the shooter is ready to fire.
Had no clue Husqvarna made guns
I have Garl Gustav 6.5,55 recoilless rifle and i shots big bull moose , one shot one kill. I proud SweDen.
Bravo - with the right shooter everything falls.
I have a old husqvarna 9.3x57.. made 1950-60.. i was told if you want to by a new gun today whit same kvalite the price would be 20-30000 dollar. I give 200 dollar 😁
May I please suggest that you stop using dark backgrounds--like the black cloth on the table. The rifle and all its glorious details is much easier to see with a lighter background.
Thanks Daniel - good advice. I think this one was filmed some years ago when we didn't know anything. We still don't know much, but we're slowly improving...I hope. : )
I have a 30-06 Husqvarna do you know what size the bolt is small or large ring?
Hi Rick - there were different models - mine are all large ring - maybe yours is on a Swedish Mauser 96 though. If you send a pic to usogbyemail@gmail.com - I can tell : )
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M16 extractor or nothing for me. I've owned every other type of bolt action extraction and they all fail after cpl thousand rounds. The sako is second,the Remington and savage style fingernail extraction sux,broke several times. The m16 extractor is the best and longest lasting and most reliable.
The words of experience - much appreciated John.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns love your content. I don't comment much. But I watch every video upload. Several times some times. Thanks for taking the time to show us and teach us about these fabulous firearms. 🙏
Beautiful. For a dirty brush gun, I use a ruger mkll all weather to hunt hogs. Ugly as sin, but a strong mauser action.
Hi John, You can't go wrong with those. I must be one of the few who like the old Ruger "boat paddle" stock - it had character.
This gun r made in Italy. Not sweden. Cg 1900 r made in sweden.
You're right - Italy took over manufacturing these - although I have not had a chance to buy one on the Italian rifles. Apparently they are superb - from memory : Sabatti. For some reason collectors look for the Swedish rifles and hunters/shooters like the Italian version. Scarcity I guess. All the best.
can anyone tell me how to remove the bolt mine has double set triggers thank you
Hi - With an unloaded rifle I would pull the front trigger back and hold it back while pivoting the bolt release on the left side of the receiver at the back outwards. The bolt should slide out. Hope this helps.
Sorry - my mistake - this model should be the trigger held back; I don't think there was a pivoting release. I don't own the rifle any more : (
I'd never sell such a gem. Husqvarnas are extremely hard to come by in Russia.
Hello DrBreezeAir - Good to hear from you. The Husqvarnas are very fine - just as you say. What are the most common hunting rifles in Russia for say, deer hunting? Please let me know. Spasibo.
No claw extractor, no thanks!
Huh? I always thought this one wasn't a Mauser, a top class rifle yes, but not a Mauser. For that you want the 1640.
You need a professional cameraman