Husqvarna 1600/1640

[foxtrot1]

https://ebay.us/m/GEDLxb

 

[ChromeHound]

Thanks for the link. I need to find trigger guards/magazine assemblies before I go spending money on new safeties. If I cant get the parts I need I may end up selling these receivers

 

[foxtrot1]

Thanks for the link. I need to find trigger guards/magazine assemblies before I go spending money on new safeties. If I cant get the parts I need I may end up selling these receivers

Stolen from a guy over at **NOT**PERMITTED**:

"The 1600 and 1900 series was an all new action that’s best described as a modified small ring Mauser 98 derivative. It’s a full length action, unlike the earlier small ring 96, and only ever sold commercially (no military use).

The 1600/1900 uses a different trigger than a 98 due to the unique safety used on those rifles. The tang has additional metal added on the right hand side to accommodate this, so a 98 trigger won’t work without some serious gunsmithing. Huber Concepts does offer a trigger for the Husky, and it’s a good upgrade over stock.

Scope rings are different than a 98 also, due to the small ring diameter forward reciever. Talley makes one piece ring/mount combos, and Leupold 1 piece mounts were also made (not sure if they still are). I think there are also options to use 2 piece bases for a 96 small ring, but you’ve got to be careful on hole spacing.

The ring diameter and extra metal in the tang affects stock fitment as well. Action screw spacing is the same as a 98, but you’ll need in letting and bedding work. Most 1600/1900 rifles also used aluminum bottom metal thats chunkier than a 98. McMillan used to inlet stocks for the 1600 action, they might still"

I'm pretty sure this is accurate. I've got 2 in the safe if you need a specific measurement. I think the magazine is pushed forward like a commercial 98 to accommodate a 30-06.

Good luck.

 

[thoma018]

Wiesner's gun shop out on the west coast makes a nice 3 position safety for these old Husky models.
Mauser M98 Three Position M70 type Safety, and Installation – Inquire – jwisner@compprime.com