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The History of Carl Gustaf

The Carl Gustaf company was founded in 1812. First known as Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori or ‘Rifle Factory of Carl Gustaf's Town’, it was serving as a state arsenal. After the king of Sweden Karl X Gustav gave the city privileges to the town of Eskilstuna, it was thenceforth often referred to as 'Carl Gustav's town'.

In the first years of operating, the company primarily manufactured small arms for the Swedish Army, starting a long-lasting tradition of firearms making. For over two centuries Carl Gustaf has been known for many popular small arms, many of them relying on foreign design – such were for instance Mausers M94, M38, M1896 (often touted as the Swedish Mauser), the M41, and the Remington M1867 rolling block rifle. The governmental agency Försvarets Fabriksverk (FFV), the complex often referred to as FFV-Carl Gustaf, managed the factory from 1943 to 1991.

One of the biggest breakthroughs in CG weapon design happened in 1942 with the introduction of a single-shot M/42 AT anti-tank weapon for the infantry which had been used until 1944. In 1946, it was replaced by the 84 mm recoilless rifle which is still one of the most widespread anti-tank systems in use today. In the late 50s, a commercial variant of the M1986 became available under the name Carl Gustaf M63 which was in service from the late 1950s until the early to mid-1960s.

In 1970 the FFV-Carl Gustaf bought the Husquarna Group, and they took over the production of various models, such as the 1900 hunting rifle which was later upgraded to the 2000 series. The production of CG 2000 was postponed when the company purchased the rights to import the unrefined and finished rifles from Sauer. Consequently, various Sauer models were sold under the Carl Gustaf brand – Sauer 80 as Carl Gustaf 3000 and Sauer 200 as Carl Gustaf 4000. Near the turn of the century, the company started making the model 2000 once again.

From 1970 until 1985, a Swedish-made version of the G3A3 named the AK 4 was manufactured exclusively by Carl Gustaf in Eskilstuna. It was succeeded by the AK 5 assault rifle in 1986, being the primary weapon of the Swedish Army at the time.

In the 90s, the Calf Gustaf was under the parentage of Celsius Group which was bought by Saab AB in 1999. Later, the United Defense Industries took over the heavy weapons department. Nowadays the company consists of Swedish BAE Systems AB and Saab AB with British BAE Systems and Saab Bofors Dynamics being subsidiary divisions. The Saab company specializes in the production of fighter systems, submarines, and ground combat weapons. With the fourth generation of the 84mm recoilless gun – the CG A4 – they are keeping the trademark alive, staying loyal to the Carl Gustaf tradition of high-quality weaponry.

Carl Gustaf 1900 Rifle Review

Carl Gustaf 1900 is a push-feed bolt-action rifle that was manufactured from 1967 up until 1979. It was first known as Husqvarna 1900, however, when the FFV purchased the manufacturing department, the production was moved to Carl Gustafs Gevärsfaktori. The rifle had been eventually succeeded by the Carl Gustaf 2000 model.

The receiver which is made of durable steel houses a bolt with two large locking lugs and a Sako-style extractor. There are four distinct lengths of bolt travel depending on the caliber, however, the action was only made in one length. As a result, the bolt travel and magazine were adjusted to the length of the cartridge. Four drilled and tapped holes on the top of the receiver are used for scope mounting purposes. The rifle is equipped with a single-stage trigger with a pre-set pull weight of 1500 g (3.3lbs). Additionally, a set-trigger option is available. The safety lever that blocks the trigger and the bolt is positioned on the right upper side of the receiver and is easily reachable with a thumb. A hooded sight is installed at the front and a flip-down adjustable sight on the rear end of the barrel. CG 1900 has an internal, hinged floorplate magazine that can hold up to five cartridges.

Several 1900 copies and variations can be found on the market such as Antonio Zoli 1900 or Viking Arms 1900 which are both based on the original Husqvarna action design. Antonio Zoli even purchased the rights to the design in later years to keep the production of the 1900 model alive.

It should be noted that naming confusion might arise when comparing CG 1900 and CG 1896 with 1900 markings (the year of production) on the receiver. You can learn more on the topic of the Carl Gustaf receiver markings in our article which is available here:

Carl Gustaf 1900

Figure 1: Carl Gustaf 1900, chambered for 6.5x55 (Source: https://greatnorthgunco.ca/product/carl-gustaf-1900-in-6-5x55-2/)

Carl Gustaf 1900 Calibers

Carl Gustaf 1900 can be chambered for the following calibers:

.22-250 Rem.
.243 Win.
6mm Rem.
.250 Savage
.257 Roberts
.25-06 Rem.
6.5x55
.264 Win. Mag.
.270 Win.
7x57
7mm Rem. Mag.
.280 Rem.
.308 Win.
.30-06 Spr.
.308 Norma Mag.
.300 Win. Mag.
.338 Win. Mag.
.358 Win.
.35 Whelen
.358 Norma Mag.
.458 Win. Mag.

Carl Gustaf 1900 Variants

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Carl Gustaf 1900 Standard
Carl Gustaf 1900 Monte Carlo
Carl Gustaf 1900 Monte Calo Lux
Carl Gustaf 1900 Sport
Carl Gustaf 1900 Lyx
Carl Gustaf 1900 Trofé

Carl Gustaf 1900 receivers come with four holes for mounting purposes, two on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.

The receiver of Carl Gustaf 1900

Figure 2: Carl Gustaf 1900, Chambered for .30-06 Spr. (Source: https://intersurplus.com/products/husqvarna-carl-gustaf-1900-in-30-6)

A: 21.84 mm

B: 95.8 mm

C: 12.74 mm

BHU: 2.5 mm

Fi: 6-48

R1: R16.5

R2: R14

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Carl Gustaf 1900

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Carl Gustaf 1900

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Carl Gustaf 1900. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that share the same dimensions and mounting surface as Carl Gustaf 1900 are:

Husqvarna 1900
Antonio Zoli 1900

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Carl Gustaf 1900

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Carl Gustaf 1900. To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. The rifle that meets such criteria is:

Husqvarna 1900
Antonio Zoli 1900

Best Scope Mounts for Carl Gustaf 1896

Fixed Scope Mounts for Carl Gustaf 1900

Being robust, recoil resistant and easy to install, the MAKfix rings with bases are a suitable fixed mounting solution for Carl Gustaf 1900. Although the name suggests that this scope mount is suitable for Antonio Zoli 1900, it will also fit perfectly on Carl Gustaf 1900 as the two rifles share identical mounting surface.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Carl Gustaf 1900

If you are in search of detachable mounts that are quick and easy to install, we recommend this two-piece repeatable pivot mount made by the German company MAK. It is made of high-quality steel and comes with a thirty-year warranty.

Picatinny Rails for Carl Gustaf 1900

When purchasing Picatinny rail one should always pay attention to the distance between the holes on the mounting surface of the rifle. We offer a suitable choice as this steel Picatinny rail made by the Italian company Contessa will fit perfectly on your Carl Gustaf 1900. Although it is primarily manufactured for Antonio Zoli 1900 rifle, it is also a perfect fit for Carl Gustaf 1900 as the two rifles have the same mounting surface.

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Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Carl Gustaf 1900

Best Scope Mounts for Carl Gustaf 1896

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