Husqvarna H-5000
Husqvarna Vapenfabrik · Rifle · Discontinued · 1965
Also known as: Husky Model 5000, HVA 5000, Tradewinds Husky 5000
Overview
The Husqvarna H-5000, also marketed as the Husky Model 5000, is a Swedish bolt-action hunting rifle built on the HVA (Husqvarna Vapenfabrik) action, an improved small-ring Mauser 98 pattern with a sliding thumb safety for easier scope mounting. Chambered in popular sporting cartridges such as .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester, 7mm Remington Magnum and .243 Winchester, it features a 22-inch barrel, checkered walnut stock with a Schnabel forend, hooded front and removable rear sights, and a receiver drilled and tapped for scope mounts. It was imported into the United States by Tradewinds, Inc. in the late 1960s and 1970s as an affordable quality sporting rifle.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .30-06 Springfield · primary — also known as 30-06, .30-06 Sprg, 7.62x63mm
- .270 Winchester — also known as .270 Win
- 7mm Remington Magnum — also known as 7mm Rem Mag
- .243 Winchester — also known as .243 Win
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Sliding Thumb Safety
- Features: Checkered Walnut Stock, Schnabel Forend, Hooded Front Sight, Removable Rear Sight, Drilled And Tapped Receiver, Adjustable Trigger
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters and sport shooters
Production
Production years: 1965-1970s
Swedish production imported to the US by Tradewinds, Inc.; exact totals not published
Origin
Country of origin: Sweden
Notes
Part of Husqvarna's Tradewinds-imported Husky sporter line built on the HVA 1600-series action. Magnum chamberings (7mm Rem Mag) typically hold 3 rounds rather than the standard 5-round internal box.
Background
Husqvarna's HVA action was so close to a refined Mauser 98 that these Swedish sporters earned a reputation as bargain-priced custom-quality rifles, prized by hunters who wanted Mauser strength and a slick sliding safety without the cost of a bespoke build.