![]() ![]() Based on information gleaned from the 33rd edition of Blue Book of Gun Values, it’s a Series 1100 Deluxe and features a European walnut stock and a jeweled bolt. As far as I can tell, the rifle shown here features one of those actions. Eventually, the company began manufacturing its own Mauser-pattern actions in the mid-1950s. Over the years it manufactured wartime fighting rifles as well as a spectrum of Mauser-actioned hunting rifles based on several different surplus military and commercial actions. ![]() A tiny “Nitro” rollmark and Swedish proof mark indicate the rifle is made for modern loads and properly proofed.Įstablished in 1689, Husqvarna has made, through its colorful history, everything from blackpowder musket barrels to motorcycles, stoves, and sewing machines. As is common on some European firearms, the serial number is rollmarked on the left side of the barrel just forward of the receiver. The “AB.” designation is an abbreviation for Aktiebolag, which means “limited corporation,” similar to our LLC.Ī “.30-06 U.S.” caliber designation is rollmarked following the manufacturer’s mark atop the barrel. Vapenfabriks loosely translates to weapon factory or fabrications. A true sporting Mauser, made from the ground up on a non-military action (there’s no thumb relief cut for loading via stripper clips), this Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB. ![]()
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