#13 • Husqvarna Model 640 Mauser Sporting Rifle, 8mm Mauser Caliber Rifle

Part of February Firearms Auction (live auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $370.00

Status: Sold

Bolt action Husqvarna model 640, Swedish made Mauser sporting rifle in 8 x 57S (8mm mauser) caliber. This is NOT a converted military rifle. The original, factory caliber is 8 x 57, for the 'S' bullet. 23.5 inch blued barrel has an overall even blueing wear with some silvering around the muzzle and on edges. Front full ramp front sight and rear dovetail notch sight have some silvering but are in very good condition for its age. The bolt action is smooth and the receiver is in very good condition. This bolt action cocks on closing the bolt, not on raising the bolt handle. This particular rifle is one of the last Husqvarna sporters to use this action. Timney safety is located at the rear of the bolt. Trigger guard and floor plate both have silvering on the edges but remain in good condition. Hardwood stock is in excellent condition with a beautiful color, beaver tailed forearm, checkered pistol grip, single sling post on the buttstock and a black rubber recoil pad. This rifle is similar to the Swedish military M38, but is an all purpose-built sporter, manufactured in 1944 by Jusqvarna for the commercial market. This particular rifle is built on a Model 1896 action, not a model 1898. Topped with side mount Weaver 1 inch scope mount, also in excellent condition. This rifle has been meticulously kept and the bore is in excellent condition! Serial number: 48914 FFL status: FFL status: C and R