Husqvarna 1600/1640

[ChromeHound]

I'm starting a build on a rifle based on a very nice Husqvarna 1600/1640 action I bumped into. Does anyone know if an upgraded safety was ever made for this action? The original safety is a trigger block and ideally, I would like a firing pin block. Anyone that can point me in the direction of a solution. Or, give me the bad news that it doesn't exist?

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Apparently you can use a Mauser bolt shroud on these rifles. This fella got rid of Husqvarna trigger and trigger block safety for Timney trigger and Mauser 3-position flag safety. Parkwest and Myers make 3-position Model 70 style safeties/shrouds for 98 Mauser. I have Parkwest on my 98 Mauser build and it's okay. I think Myers is probably better. I suspect Mauser cocking piece would have to be modified for Husqvarna.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Apparently you can use a Mauser bolt shroud on these rifles. This fella got rid of Husqvarna trigger and trigger block safety for Timney trigger and Mauser 3-position flag safety. Parkwest and Myers make 3-position Model 70 style safeties/shrouds for 98 Mauser. I have Parkwest on my 98 Mauser build and it's okay. I think Myers is probably better. I suspect Mauser cocking piece would have to be modified for Husqvarna.

Okay ... so citing another forum is naughty stuff I guess. Here's what the guy posted:

"My husky 1640 has a timney for an FN mauser. No fitting needed.. I replaced my bolt shroud/safety with mauser parts because I prefer the safety to block the firing pin. If you don't want to do that, you need the timney with the built in trigger safety." [Which is no longer made

 

[ChromeHound]

Okay ... so citing another forum is naughty stuff I guess. Here's what the guy posted:

"My husky 1640 has a timney for an FN mauser. No fitting needed.. I replaced my bolt shroud/safety with mauser parts because I prefer the safety to block the firing pin. If you don't want to do that, you need the timney with the built in trigger safety." [Which is no longer made]

PM me if you are interested in seeing the thread and we will find a way to work around the censor. The thread was about fixing the Model 1600 clunky trigger.

Thank you for the info! It sounds like I am on the hunt for a M98 bolt shroud and 3 position safety.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Thank you for the info! It sounds like I am on the hunt for a M98 bolt shroud and 3 position safety.

Okay. But I would look for a flag safety and shroud first (e.g. FN or military). Should be able to snag those parts on eBay pretty cheap. Then if you can make that setup work, think about Model 70 style safety (if scope will be mounted) which comes with new bolt shroud (obviously). Those are fairly pricey at $200+. Don't want to order one if it won't work. Sounds like you may also need to change triggers. Again, get that Mauser bolt shroud working first before ordering the other upgrades. Timney trigger for Mauser most likely will not work out of the box. Mine didn't. Instructions say shaving the trigger sear may be necessary. I chose to modify the cocking piece sear instead. It is easily and cheaply replaced if I screwed it up. Timney triggers aren't terribly expensive but not disposable either.

 

[ChromeHound]

Okay. But I would look for a flag safety and shroud first (e.g. FN or military). Should be able to snag those parts on eBay pretty cheap. Then if you can make that setup work, think about Model 70 style safety (if scope will be mounted) which comes with new bolt shroud (obviously). Those are fairly pricey at $200+. Don't want to order one if it won't work. Sounds like you may also need to change triggers. Again, get that Mauser bolt shroud working first before ordering the other upgrades. Timney trigger for Mauser most likely will not work out of the box. Mine didn't. Instructions say shaving the trigger sear may be necessary. I chose to modify the cocking piece sear instead. It is easily and cheaply replaced if I screwed it up. Timney triggers aren't terribly expensive but not disposable either.

Thank you for the insight. There is a guy on eBay that sells straight drop in 3 position safeties specifically for the Husqvarna 1600 series actions. Still pricey at $190 but having something guaranteed to fit is enticing.