The m/38 was made at Husqvarna between 19. Note "HUSQVARNA VAPENFABRIKS AKTIEBOLAG 1941" stamped on receiver. The elevator bar is moved forward on the m/38 to increase elevation where on the typical m/96 the elevator bar moves from front to back to increase elevation. Also the sight functions differently than a typical Swedish Mauser rear sight. This denotes that the sight is calibrated for the m/91/41 139 grain bullet. Note the rear sight has the letter "T" stamped at the top of it. The m/38 retains all of the quality, grace, and beauty that is indicative of the Swedish Mausers. The m/38 was a new production rifle with only minor differences from the m/96 including shorter overall length, a new sight, and bent bolt. The barrel length of the m/38 is only 23.1 inches which is six inches shorter than the m/96 Swedish Mauser. T he Swedish m/38 Rifle ( manufactured from 1941 to 1943) is based upon the design of the Swedish m96-38 rifle which was a modified m/96 rifle with a new shorter barrel.
Husqvarna rifles history pdf#
Leave us some comments below and let us know what you knew, or learned, about this popular brand name.Adobe PDF Downloadable Version of Article The awesome history of this company influenced firearms throughout Europe, and their specialized parts are still adapted by various weapons makers today.ĭespite moving on to new industries and successes, Husqvarna’s origins should not be forgotten in the annals of history and their contribution to the firearm industry is important to remember. My work in forestry was an excellent introduction to the Husqvarna brand, but I never knew their beginnings were deeply rooted in weapons manufacturing. I’ll admit, this was an absolutely new topic to me. Long gone are their days of gun production, but without the little town of Husqvarna and a population of excerpt weapons smithing and makers, this successful company never would have made it. They continue to apply innovative and new technologies to grow and meet the needs of their consumers. Husqvarna became an independent company in 2006, and continues to this day to be a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of outdoor power products, lawn mowers, garden tractors, and chainsaws. Their sewing machine alone also came to an end in the 1980s, and their last shotgun was created and shipped off in 1989. After perfecting their motorcycle, this division was sold off in 1986 and it continues to thrive with its new owners. Their constant growth in other areas soon began to overshadow even this, and by this time few people even knew the company spent its first 250 years as a weapon manufacturer! The Modern Era: 1977 – 2005īought by the Swedish company Electrolux in 1977, they became a subsidiary of the new company and became more streamlined over the years to focus almost exclusively on forestry and horticultural products. In 1967 the last rifle made by the company was manufactured, and the company only moved forward with the shotgun hunting option as part of their weapon division. This change occurred for more than one reason, however. In 1972, they shortened their name to just Husqvarna to better encompass all they offered, and introduced a sleeker, more modern logo adapted from their original design. This, combined with chainsaw chain brakes for safety launched them into the head of an entirely new division of growth, and today their chainsaws are amongst the best in the world. Growing Through the Postwar Era: 1946 – 1977įollowing World War II, Husqvarna continued to grow, applying their engineering designs to motorized lawn mowers, chainsaws, brushcutters, and newly invented innovations such as anti-vibration technologies. The Husqvarna motorcycle quickly replaced the bicycle during the second world war as well. They even produced trailers to tow materials and weapons from one place to the other. The next 100 years saw a growth in manufacturing due to their continued contract with the Swedish crown, and all production moved to the Husqvarna location by 1850. With the advancing of both World War I and World War II, Husqvarna was called upon to supply bicycles as a means for bike corps to get from one place to another- and the company kept these regiments well supplied. This Rifle Factory Era of the company was transferred to private ownership in 1757, upon which it took on the name of the Husqvarna Rifle Factory. The Swedish M-40 pistol was a popular choice, and is now a highly coveted collectors item. Through the incredible changes and growth the company was experiencing, they never stopped manufacturing weapons and much of their technology was adapted by various other weapons manufacturers, and many of their parts were used in wartime weapons.ĭespite their not being a direct weapons supplier during the World Wars, plenty of their firearms and firearm technologies were in the hands of those defending their homes, and their products were depended on during the FInnish Winter War, and also used by Danes and many Swedes.