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Question for L61R and our other Swedish members:

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For Jim and our other Swedish members: I know that you are all Sako fans, but how is your domestic product, the Husqvarna/Carl Gustav rifles, regarded. They always looked like nice rifles to me, although they apparently were burdened with an unattractive alloy bottom metal.

And please explain the name change? For many years they were marketed in the U.S. as Husqvarna, then they suddenly became Carl Gustav.

I assume they are popular in Sweden, but I'm also sure that the most sophisticated Swedes shoot Sakos.:wink2:
 
A short answer today!
You can buy early Husqvarna rifles for almost nothing even in good condition. Well made and nice rifles.
Later CG rifles is quite popular by some and prices are much higher than the Husqvarna!
I am no expert on these as they do not have any appeal to me more than theat they are nice!
Jim
 
stonecreek said:
I assume they are popular in Sweden, but I'm also sure that the most sophisticated Swedes shoot Sakos.
Stone!
WexB4ll you are absolutely right of course! Thank You!:angel2:
But it kinda makes me wonder what it is you want now!?:evil2:
Jim
 
Husqvarna has quite thoroughly infiltrated our house. I have a Swedish Mauser Model 38 that I bought for $100. Its the only military rifle I have ever seen that was ready to go as a sporting rifle right out of the box. It also shoots very well "Long live the 6.5 x 55"!. We also have a Husky chain saw and Viking sewing machine. I believe I did my part for the Swedish economy!
Mike
 
Hi Mike,
I am happy to hear about the Swedish infiltration of your home (even though I'm a Finn).
I'm also a huge fan of Husqvarna.
I inherited a HVA military Mauser in excellent condition (never fired it) and one HVA 310BS cal 12 shotgun which my grandmother's father had bought in 1912. He eventually gave it to my grandfather from whom I got it. Abt 10 years ago I found a HVA cal 12 shotgun mod 301 (with sidelocks) in a weapon's depot in Nairobi. From HVA I found out that it was sold from the factory in 1913. No info to whom. - Unfortunately the Electrolux people who took over HVA eventually " destroyed" the arm's production. There is however in the beautiful town of Husqvarna a very nice museum built around the old factory showing the different periods and products of Swedish arms production. There they also have 2 very well made books for sale covering all of Husqvarna's weapon's production.
By the way Husqvarna was for many years the importer of Sakos to Sweden.

SS
 
SS,
Hmm, Serlachius and Finnish, I would never have made that connection! :wink2:
The double rifle you had in that Elephant picture? Was that English or German?
We are a confused bunch!
Mike
 
Hi Mike,

Sorry to confuse you
[SakoCollectors.com] Question for L61R and our other Swedish members:


It's an English (Evans .470 made 1911)

SS

PS: Just to comfort you, most of my hunting is with Sako's
 
onegun said:
Husqvarna has quite thoroughly infiltrated our house. I have a Swedish Mauser Model 38 that I bought for $100. Its the only military rifle I have ever seen that was ready to go as a sporting rifle right out of the box. It also shoots very well "Long live the 6.5 x 55"!. We also have a Husky chain saw and Viking sewing machine. I believe I did my part for the Swedish economy!
Mike

What? No Saab or Volvo or ABBA albums? I might kinda fancy having one of those 5'10" blondes the country is famous for, but my current model might object.
 
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