Help identify 1950's Husqvarna

[acastell]

I am hoping someone can help me identify my new-to-me rifle. I have tried, via this site and Google, to get a definitive ID on what model Husqvarna I have. Once I have the model number, I can continue my research...

I own Olson's Mauser Bolt Rifle book and see a gun similar to mine but the forend of the stock is rounded....

I see so many models referenced, 46, 640, 1640, 1000 HVA to name a few, but cannot match any of these to my rifle...

Here is what I think are helpful facts:

Serial #: 1611xx
Stock: Appears to be Walnut, although all my research leads me to believe it is Beech?
Action: Mauser for sure, I presume Large Ring give the, well, large ring.
Markings: Nitro and Crown on one side of barrel and Husqvarna Vanfrabekis (SP??) 30-06 on the other side of barrel..sorry for the spelling, this is from memory as I am at work). Sweden and crest on top of action
Forend: Schnabel
Sling Swivels: Fixed, non swivel, non removable
Barrel Length: right at 24", give or take a bit, I was using an old-school ruler...but, it is not 22 inch or 26, that I do know!
Floor Plate and Trigger guard: All Steel, not aluminum

Well, I hope this give you enough to identify the rifle...thank you in advance!

[Shellshocker66]

Have you tried this website?

http://www.skydevaaben.com/index.xml

Specifically look at the left side menu and click on "all civilian models" which has a list of ID features to look for.

The serial number feature did not list a 1611, but you should be able to narrow it down with the civilian model ID features.

Hope that helps

[acastell]

Thank you very much shellshocker...well, my rifle was made in 1953,that is a start. That said, I cannot seem to match it up to any of the listed civilian rifles...

Checkering, no monte carlo, 30-06, 1953, black plastic butt plate...like a logic puzzle to find a match, but no luck.

I am certainly closer, but still searching...

[Sailormilan2]

There is always the possibility that the stock has been replaced.

[MrPlink]

post (or move?) this to C+R forum, better answers there

[acastell]

Thank you Mr plink....

[acastell]

I posted this on another board and found my answer, I have a Model 640...many thanks for all that posted.

[Shellshocker66]

I posted this on another board and found my answer, I have a Model 640...many thanks for all that posted.

Glad you finally found the answer! Did you find out if it was original stock or a replacement?