mutedblade
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If you saw my WTB ad a while back, you know I was looking for a 6.5 Swede or 9.3x62 so I looked around and managed to snag one each from Simpsons.
Both are Husqvarna Model 640's. Commercial FN Mauser 98 actions with barrels and stocks made in Sweden. Neither stock is cracked and I'll keep it that way by relieving some wood around the tang and bedding the actions. Will put a 3-Position wing safety on both as I'm not a fan of the flag safeties, though they are perfectly functional. Timney triggers will also be added to make a great rifle even better! Eventually, I'd like to re-stock these with nice walnut.
Top is 6.5x55 (my absolute favorite hunting cartridge). Born in 1949. Stock needs work (you can see that someone cut it and then re-added a spacer) but the action is so smooth. Not a fan of the oversized bolt knob so if anyone knows how to get it off, let me know. Will most likely scope this one.
Bottom is 9.3x62. Born in 1953. Probably gonna go with an aperture sight on this one. Action isn't as smooth (yet
) but I can tell you it's because this thing has been fired very little.
I did wonder about a slip on knob cover, but dismissed it as a silly idea, obviously I was wrong on that point
