Husqvarna 1600-series
Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB · Rifle · Discontinued · 1953
Also known as: HVA 1600, Husqvarna Model 1600
Overview
The Husqvarna 1600-series is a Swedish bolt-action hunting rifle introduced in 1953 by Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB. It was built around the company's own 'HVA Improved Mauser Action,' a small-ring Mauser-pattern design that allowed Husqvarna to stop buying M98 actions from competitors such as FN. Chambered for popular European and American hunting cartridges including 6.5x55mm Swedish, .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester, 9.3x62mm and 7.92x57mm Mauser, it was a well-regarded sporting rifle before being superseded by the cheaper push-feed Model 8000 in 1969.
Specifications
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 800 m/s (2625 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2880 J (2124 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 6.5x55mm Swedish · primary — also known as 6.5x55, 6.5x55 SE, 6.5 Swede
- .30-06 Springfield — also known as 7.62x63mm
- .270 Winchester
- 9.3x62mm Mauser — also known as 9.3x62
- 7.92x57mm Mauser — also known as 8mm Mauser, 8x57mm IS
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Internal Box Magazine, Hooded Front Sight, Sporter Walnut Stock
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters
Production
Production years: 1953-1969
Superseded by the Husqvarna Model 8000 push-feed rifle in 1969
Origin
Country of origin: Sweden
Discontinued: 1969
Notes
Fed from a fixed internal box magazine typical of Mauser-pattern sporting rifles. Physical dimensions vary by chambering and barrel option and are not consistently documented.
Background
The 1600-series marked Husqvarna's break from dependence on FN Mauser actions, introducing its own 'HVA Improved Mauser Action' so the storied Swedish arms maker could field a fully in-house sporting rifle in the 1950s.