Looks like the one on the present Carl Gustaf 2000 rifles. It uses short modernĮxtractor and ejector. It was released in 1953 and discontinued in 1967. It uses a long mauser 98 type extractor and mechanical ejector ![]() So they developed anĪction that in some ways resembles the German Mauser model 98. Husqvarna was not comfortable with the fact that they wereĭepending on one of there competitors. The new type doesn't have the thumb cut-out and that the bolt Made by FN in Belgium in two types, the main difference is that "Husqvarna basically used only four different mauser-type actions.Īfter WW2 it was called model 38, it also lost the thumb cut-out. The basic difference between the 16 is barrel length and the 1640 is usually slightly heavier. The FN action you are looking at is probably a 640 rather than a 1600 or 1640. And in a rifle that may be over 50 years old! They shoot, the triggers are easily worked, and if you get the 1600, are very lightweight. But rest assured, if you buy a 1600/1640 you will be buying one of the nicest, smoothest 98 actions available - period. ![]() It does appear to be short of some of the calibres available for each model. Here is some info gleaned from the "Fire" and and other forums.
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