JeffD
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This is an early ‘50s Husqvarna “Super Grade” in 270. It has been refinished by a careful amateur (me) using the components recommended by experienced gunmakers on this board, including Permalin. The finish is very smooth and is a semi gloss. The photos represent the color fairly well. The original finish had gradually thinned to the point where there was almost none over much of the stock. The color had faded to a sort of orange. I used a small amount of Laurel Mountain “Antique” walnut stain and it is now a very nice reddish brown. It is European walnut. In the process, I reshaped a few areas, such as the cheekpiece and grip. The factory grip on these rifles was very closed and cramped. I opened it up significantly but there is still lots of girth there. There are no cracks in the stock to be found, including the areas that are not visible. About the only negative thing I can say about the result is that the pad is not well fit now, but it is a little proud of the wood and could be shaped easily. It is perfectly functional however. Length of pull is about 13 5/8.
The metal is all original except for the Dayton Traister trigger, which has a crisp release at no more than 3 pounds. There are some light surface scratches on area on the underside of the barrel a few inches ahead of the forend. I have highlighted those in one of the pictures.
This gun has been to Africa and taken a variety of plains game, including Kudu, Oryx, Wildebeest, and more. It is very accurate with 130 gr. Nosler Accubond factory ammunition. It is slightly less accurate with Barnes 130 gr. TTSX Vortex factory ammunition, but still shoots an inch at 100 yards (or better) with that. It was the Barnes load that went to Africa. The action remains bedded as it originally came from the factory. Given its accuracy, I saw no reason to alter that. The gun has no issues and functions perfectly. It’s a great rifle. I’m selling because I don’t hunt much anymore, and having become a No. 1 single shot looney, what hunting I may do will be with one of those.
$695 shipped in the continental US. Email or PM with any questions. Thanks.
The metal is all original except for the Dayton Traister trigger, which has a crisp release at no more than 3 pounds. There are some light surface scratches on area on the underside of the barrel a few inches ahead of the forend. I have highlighted those in one of the pictures.
This gun has been to Africa and taken a variety of plains game, including Kudu, Oryx, Wildebeest, and more. It is very accurate with 130 gr. Nosler Accubond factory ammunition. It is slightly less accurate with Barnes 130 gr. TTSX Vortex factory ammunition, but still shoots an inch at 100 yards (or better) with that. It was the Barnes load that went to Africa. The action remains bedded as it originally came from the factory. Given its accuracy, I saw no reason to alter that. The gun has no issues and functions perfectly. It’s a great rifle. I’m selling because I don’t hunt much anymore, and having become a No. 1 single shot looney, what hunting I may do will be with one of those.
$695 shipped in the continental US. Email or PM with any questions. Thanks.
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