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The History of Husqvarna

The history of Husqvarna dates back to the year 1689 when drilling operations were established beside the waterfalls in the town of Huskvarna, southern Sweden. Originally, the Jönköping Rifle Factory manufactured around 1500 musket pipes annually. As Sweden began to build its army, an additional complex was established to increase production capabilities. In the 1800s, the company was transferred to private ownership and moved its weaponry production to the Huskvarna location. After a decrease in military demand following the Danish-Prussian War in 1864 and the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, Husqvarna shifted its production towards shotguns and break-action hunting rifles.

In the following century, due to the constantly changing demand for weapons on the market, the company diversified its skills and started manufacturing various other products. These included sewing machines, wood stoves, bicycles, and early gas stoves. In 1895, Husqvarna even developed the first Swedish-made typewriter. At the height of the Industrial Revolution, Husqvarna began focusing more on complex machinery and by the early 1900s, it has introduced its first lawnmowers and motorcycles.

During World War II, Husqvarna Vapenfabrik manufactured approximately 18,000 pieces of m/98-based rifles for civilian marksmanship training. From approximately 1927 to 1942, the company produced medium-caliber bolt-action rifles based on the same mechanism used in the Swedish Army's Mauser m/96. Beginning in early 1939, Husqvarna began sourcing Mauser M98 actions from the Belgian firm FN, branding the resulting rifles as Model 146, 246, and 640.

The company introduced its first independent action, the 1600 series, in 1953. Numerous other models were introduced in the following years, including the HVA, the 8000, and the famous 1900 model. In the late 1960s, Husqvarna decided to stop producing break-action firearms and sold its rifle production and military contracts to Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori in Eskilstuna. The official production of firearms ceased in 1972, although an army order for the Ak 4 provided Husqvarna with the funds needed to revamp their workshop and extend the production of the 1900 bolt-action rifle into the 1980s.

In 1987, Husqvarna sold off its motorcycle division to KTM. Meanwhile, the production of other goods prevailed and kept the company going until today. As of 2023, Husqvarna Group is best known for its manufacturing of outdoor power products and construction equipment such as robotic lawnmowers and chainsaws.

Husqvarna 1900 Rifle Review

The Husqvarna 1900 is a bolt-action rifle introduced in Sweden by Husqvarna Vapenfabrik in the 1960s, later known as the Carl Gustaf 1900 model. This rifle was initially produced from 1967 until 1970. However, when the rifle production department was sold to FFV, manufacturing was relocated to Carl Gustaf’s production facilities in Eskilstuna. Here, the production of the rifle continued until 1979.

The 1900 model was produced in several variants, with differences lying in minor details like the stock shape and checkering. The receiver is made of durable steel, that houses a bolt with two large locking lugs and a Sako-style extractor. There are four different 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 can be used for scope mounting purposes.

Equipped with a single-stage trigger, the rifle also came with a set-trigger option available. The safety comes in a form of a lever that blocks the trigger and the bolt, positioned on the right upper side of the receiver and easily reachable with a thumb. The Husqvarna 1900 includes a hooded sight at the front and a flip-down adjustable sight at the rear end of the barrel.

The rifle features an internal, hinged floorplate magazine that can hold up to five cartridges. There are several copies and variations of the 1900 model, like the Antonio Zoli 1900 or Viking Arms 1900, that can be found on the market. These models are based on the original Husqvarna action design, with Antonio Zoli even purchasing the rights to the design in later years to continue the production of the 1900 model.

Husqvarna 1900, chambered for .30-06 Spr.

Figure 1: Husqvarna 1900, chambered for .30-06 Spr. (Source: https://greatnorthgunco.ca/product/husqvarna-1900-in-30-06-3/)

Husqvarna 1900 Calibers

The rifle 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.

Husqvarna 1900 Variants

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Husqvarna 1900 Standard
Husqvarna 1900 Monte Carlo
Husqvarna 1900 Monte Carlo Lux
Husqvarna 1900 Sport

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

Husqvarna 1900 receiver, chambered for 6.5x55

Figure 2: The receiver of Husqvarna 1900, chambered for 6.5x55 (Source: https://greatnorthgunco.ca/product/husqvarna-1900-in-6-5x55-3/)

Husqvarna 1900

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 Husqvarna 1900

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Husqvarna 1900

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Husqvarna 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 the Husqvarna 1900 are:

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Husqvarna 1900

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Husqvarna 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:

Best Scope Mounts for Husqvarna 1900

Fixed Scope Mounts for Husqvarna 1900

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

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Husqvarna 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 Husqvarna 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 Husqvarna 1900. Although it is primarily manufactured for Antonio Zoli 1900 rifle, it is also a perfect fit for Husqvarna 1900 as the two rifles have the same mounting surface.

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