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Husqvarna Model 46

Name: Husqvarna Model 46
Brand: Husqvarna

Bolt action · 6.5x55mm Swedish · introduced 1927

Also known as Husqvarna M46, Husqvarna 46

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About the Husqvarna Model 46

The Husqvarna Model 46 is a Swedish bolt-action sporting rifle built by Husqvarna Vapenfabrik on the commercial Mauser m/96 action. Produced from roughly 1927 to 1942, it was offered as a hunting rifle rather than a military arm, chambered most commonly in 6.5x55mm Swedish as well as 8x57mm, 9.3x57mm and 9.3x62mm. The cock-on-closing m/96 action, hinged floorplate and walnut sporting stock made it a smooth, accurate and well-regarded big-game rifle prized by collectors for its high-quality Swedish steel and workmanship.

Husqvarna repurposed the Swedish Mauser m/96 military action it had been licensed to build into civilian sporting rifles such as the Model 46, giving Scandinavian hunters access to the same renowned 6.5x55mm cartridge in a refined hunting package.

Husqvarna Model 46 specifications

General

Type: Rifle
Action: Bolt action
Firing mechanism: Striker-fired
Trigger: Single stage
Calibres: 6.5x55mm Swedish
Magazine capacity: 5 rounds
Magazine: Fixed box

Dimensions

Barrel length: 584 mm (23.0 in)
Overall length: 1100 mm (43.3 in)
Weight (empty): 3.20 kg (7.05 lb)

Barrel

Rifling twist: 1:9 in (220 mm)
Rifling: Right hand
Grooves: 4

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Steel
Stock: Walnut
Finish: blued

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 800 m/s (2625 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 2880 J (2124 ft·lb)
Effective range: 300 m

History

Introduced: 1927
Discontinued: 1942
Production status: Discontinued
Country of origin: SE

Features

Mauser m96 action
Cock on closing
Hinged floorplate
Sporting stock

Safety

Three position safety

Variants included the Models 46A, 46AN and 46B, which differed mainly in chambering and stock details. Barrel length and weight varied between examples and chamberings.