Author Topic: M46 Husky sporter (Read 616 times)

VFR · « **on:** January 03, 2005, 07:51:59 AM »

I recently purchased a M46 in 9.3x62, a nice original unmodified rifle. It is essentially just like my M46 in 9.3x57 but without the thumb notch in the left side of the receiver. Same Swedish crest on the front ring. I was under the impression that all these rifles were built on 1894 military actions which would have the thumb notch for using stripper clips. Any ideas why this sample does not have this provision? I believe the correct model designation is M46AN. Thanks

Buckeye · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2005, 09:10:04 AM »

I've seen similar guns without the Stripper clip notch ,I don't know .

Ther used to be a web site ,do a search on Model 46 Husky or something like that,i had it on my Favorites but it is gone graet site
I've got a Husky 46 9.3X57

VFR · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2005, 06:31:28 AM »

I went to the site, Pettsons. Very informative. Looks like they made only about 200 of these rifles in 9.3x62. I'd never seen one in this caliber, only 6.5x55, 8mm Mauser and 9.3x57.

VFR · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2005, 08:08:47 AM »

I'm in big trouble now. The dealer I got the 9.3 from just called to advise me of the arrival of it's little brother. The same rifle in 6.5x55, also not drilled for scope bases and in pristine condition. Just need to fess up to the wife about the additional purchase. Maybe, "Honey, I bought it for our grandson". Yea, that's it! He's only 18 months old, but already knows where the safe and reloading bench are.

Buckeye · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2005, 03:14:37 AM »

I've got a Sporterized Swede M96 that 6.5X55 it is a great little carbine.
heres a pic. of my Sportin' Bolt guns
Top to Bottom
Mauser in 375 H&H
9.3X57 M46
Swede 6.5X55
03 Springfield 30.06

I got in hard spot and had to sell one of my M96's in my Milsurp collection a few weeks ago.I hated to do that..