Nov 21, 2008 · Gunlicenses were introduced in Sweden in 1918. Before that everything was free. Those who had a gun in 1918 were required to register it but of course many gun owners refused to do so. That is the reason that you still find lots of unregistered pre-1918 made guns in Sweden.

Nov 27, 2024 · Hello, I am new to the forum. Looking for help identifying a Husqvarna rifle that i was recently gifted. It is a 30-06 and the SN appears to be 138080.

Jan 1, 2025 · The forum that covers all your questions on the fine military arms of Sweden. This board is run by two well known and respected collectors, Anders and The Dutchman.

Dec 7, 2010 · Surprisingly, the reason given for ending the 1900 series rifles was that FFV could not make a profit off of them, although Husqvarna did not have that problem. It was also in the 1975-77 period that FFV began building the Carl Gustaf 3000 rifles which used the German made Sauer 80 action, stocks made in Italy, and barrels made by FFV in Sweden.

Jan 24, 2022 · The Viking models were assembled from parts made by several companies. Evidently, the actions were made in Italy by Metal Mecanica Stocceta (I probably have the spelling incorrect here). The “Standard” Viking rifle was assembled by Zoli, whereas the “Lux” model was assembled in Sweden, with a Danish-made stock and Mannlicher barrel.

Oct 21, 2024 · The relationship of Norway and Sweden during Husqvarna's manufacturing of the 1887 revolver was unusual and more complicated than we can probably put in a post. Being so long ago, and the complicated relationship between the 2 countries, may have lead to uncommon actions in their military relationship as well.

Aug 14, 2008 · on the receiver FFV- Husqvarna Sweden; On the stock foreend, pistol grip and butt end the are the Husqvarna white rings and the butt plate has the Husqvarna Crown and the pistol grip end plate is marked with Carl Gustaf; This rifle is in mint condition and has a very dark heavy grained stock with chin rest. I would appreciate any help.

Jun 20, 2010 · In Sweden I remember seeing a full auto Carl Gustav SMG hanging from the back of an old office chair in a relative's basement. When I asked about it I was told that it was an issue weapon. The man of the house was a member of the Home Guard, which practices guerrilla warfare tactics on the local level.

Feb 4, 2019 · Here is one example of a recent import from Sweden: VAPEN-DEPOTEN FALUN conversion of a Swedish Mauser Barrel marked 7.62X63 (30-06) With NORMA adjustable peep sight 25.5 inch barrel with excellent bore CG63 target rifle trigger

Jan 24, 2017 · Of course , with only 1000 possible 3 digit serial numbers , the number may match , but belong to another carbine . So , if all was perfect there could be 20 of each 3 digit serial number . They were probably matched when they left Sweden , as most Swedish Mausers were that I have seen . Importers do strange things to make money !!!!!