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BFaucett
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My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser
10/08/08 03:12 PM

A few months ago, I purchased a Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser from Allan's Armory. According to Allan's web site, it was made in 1930. My gunsmith refurbished and customized the rifle and the work is now complete. I thought some here might enjoy seeing some photos of the rifle.

Below are two photos of the rifle as received from Allan's Armory and before any work was begun on the rifle. (The photos are from Allan's web site.)

Below are photos of the finished rifle. The stock was stripped of its finish, dents were raised, oil damaged wood was repaired, and the stock received a new hand-rubbed oil finish. The rifle was converted to cock on opening with a Dayton Traister speed lock kit which includes a Mark II trigger, custom striker spring, and cocking piece. A Precise Metalsmithing (Wisner) two-position safety was installed. The action was glass bedded.

Some info about the 9.3x57 from Norma’s web site:
"Interestingly, no one seems to be able to determine exactly when or by whom the 9.3x57 cartridge was designed but it dates back to around 1900. This is nothing more or less than the 8x57J with the neck opened up to accept the then widely popular .366-inch diameter bullets. This chambering is obviously similar in performance potential and range of applications as the 9x57 Mauser. Performance and design are also similar to the 9.5x57 Mannlicher, which has a differently shaped case. Several similar chamberings were common at the turn of the last century. Of these, only the 9.3x57 survives in common use. This chambering is still used all over Scandinavia for hunting driven Moose and lesser species. The most common gun chambered for this round is the Husqvarna bolt action. This chambering has been nicknamed "The Potato Thrower" due to the fact that it launches a heavy bullet at moderate velocity. With such popularity and such a good track record on game at typical driven ranges, it is likely to be with us for a good many years, despite the fact that no mainstream manufacturer now chambers it."

How the 9.3x57 compares to some other cartridges:

I now need to mount a scope, work up some handloads, and go shoot it!!

Cheers!

-Bob F.

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My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	BFaucett	10/08/08 03:12 PM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	ALAN_MCKENZIE	12/10/08 10:33 PM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	Caprivi	23/12/08 06:10 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	9.3x57	23/12/08 12:39 PM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	Caprivi	23/12/08 03:07 PM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	Caprivi	23/12/08 04:00 PM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	9.3x57	24/12/08 01:07 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	Caprivi	24/12/08 01:42 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	DarylS	23/12/08 08:47 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	mehulkamdar	12/08/08 10:47 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	88MauSporter	11/08/08 04:37 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	BFaucett	13/08/08 12:45 PM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	88MauSporter	13/08/08 01:17 PM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	theMISSIONARY	28/08/08 07:54 PM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	Squarebridge	09/09/08 11:48 PM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	500grains	10/09/08 12:44 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	Anonymous	10/09/08 12:51 PM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	NE450No2	14/09/08 08:37 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	DarylS	14/09/08 10:58 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	NE450No2	25/09/08 07:21 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	Peterb	30/09/08 11:38 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	88MauSporter	30/09/08 12:02 PM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	DarylS	11/08/08 06:19 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	9.3x57	11/08/08 06:54 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	88MauSporter	11/08/08 08:16 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	9.3x57	11/08/08 12:02 PM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	DarylS	12/08/08 02:49 AM
Re: My "new" Husqvarna Model 46 in 9.3x57 Mauser	pjaln	11/08/08 09:50 AM

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