1951 Husqvarna Model 1920 .220 Swift 24" Bolt Action Rifle
Our Assessment:Husqvarna Vapenfabriks A.B. (Aktiebolag) was a Swedish arms manufacturer that had over a 300 year long history. The company was originally founded by order of the Swedish Crown as the Jönköping Rifle Factory in 1620. In 1689 an arsenal was established in the town of Huskvarna (spelled Husqvarna at the time) in Southern Sweden. The town was selected due to its strategic location adjacent to water walls which were used to power the hydroelectric machinery used in the manufacturing process of arms at the time. In the mid-18th century the Swedish Crown transferred ownership of the enterprise to a private citizen, Fredrik Ehrenpreuss, and the Ehrenpreuss family ran the arsenal until the early 19th century. The company would change ownership several times over ensuing decades, by the early 20th century the firm diversified into a number of fields including the production of motorcycles, sewing machines, typewriters and hunting weapons. The company would continue to make guns until 1967 when it discontinued all arms production. Other divisions of Husqvarna are still in operation today. This tough Swedish Mauser is a Commercial Husqvarna that was made back in 1951. The gun is chambered in .220 Swift and should make for a great varmint rifle. This Husqvarna is in Very Good condition. It is topped with a nice fixed 4 power scope and has a bore that can do plenty of work.
Make:Husqvarna
Model:1920
Serial Number:128289
Year of Manufacture:1951
Caliber:.220 Swift
Action Type:Bolt Action Rifle w/ Internal Magazine
Markings:The top of the barrel is marked "HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS A.B. .220 SWIFT" and the left side is marked "128289". The bottom of the bolt handle is marked "289".
Barrel Length:24"
Sights / Optics:The front sight is a hooded beaded blade dovetailed to a checkered riser that is fixed to the barrel. The rear sight has been removed leaving an empty dovetail. The receiver is equipped with a one-piece Redfield rail and two rings supporting a Weaver K-856 scope with a duplex reticle and a fixed 4x magnification.
Stock Configuration & Condition:The stock is one-piece checkered wood with a capped pistol grip, Monte Carlo comb with a cheekpiece, sling swivel front and rear, and a black hard rubber Husqvarna buttplate. There are some scattered minor compressions and draglines. The checkering is sharp and there are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Fine-excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish:Blue
Finish Originality:Original
Bore Condition:The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition:This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are some scattered light marks on the barrel and some light oxidation on the floor plate. There is light thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-Plus condition.
Mechanics:The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories:The previously mentioned scope is included.
CA LEGALITY:C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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