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Smith & Wesson model B rifle stock

gregwgregw Member Posts: 1,617 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited November 2013 in Ask the Experts
Anyone know where I can find a replacement stock for this rifle?
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They were made for S & W by Husqvarna, back in the 60's time frame.

    You would probably be ahead of the game by advertising for a stock for a Husqvarna. As other importers like Tradwinds also imported and sold them.

    There was a Japanese made bolt action that S & W sold under their name, after they parted company with Husqvarna. They are way more common than the Husky's. Likely somebody will get confused, and try to sell you one of those.
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  • gregwgregw Member Posts: 1,617 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mine has the schnable fore arm so I would like to find the same one. Thanks for the info
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  • gregwgregw Member Posts: 1,617 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Also the only thing stamped on the barrel is Smith & Wesson, nothing else,,no model or anything. Not sure if that gives any help
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by gregw
    Also the only thing stamped on the barrel is Smith & Wesson, nothing else,,no model or anything. Not sure if that gives any help



    If it is one of the Husky's? It will be stamped "Made in Sweden" on the receiver as required by U.S. import law. Might be hid below the wood line, someplace?
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  • Manoa-FishermanManoa-Fisherman Member Posts: 190 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by gregw
    Also the only thing stamped on the barrel is Smith & Wesson, nothing else,,no model or anything. Not sure if that gives any help



    If it is one of the Husky's? It will be stamped "Made in Sweden" on the receiver as required by U.S. import law. Might be hid below the wood line, someplace?


    I believe that the ones made in Japan were manufactured by Howa. If the rifle is stamped "Made in Japan", I think the Howa stocks would fit it. See Auction # 374447271.

    For Swedish S&W rifles reviewed. See: http://www.gundigest.com/gun-blogs/books/gun-review-smith-wesson-bolt-rifle
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  • gregwgregw Member Posts: 1,617 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    it does have "SWEDEN" stamped on barrel also just in front of receiver, I did not see it before
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  • Hawk CarseHawk Carse Member Posts: 4,381 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There were two different Husqvarnas sold as Smith & Wessons.
    The first was a modified Mauser with the usual external long claw extractor.
    The second was on the 1969 HVA 8000 action with "modern" short hook extractor and bolt face plunger ejector.

    I doubt the stocks interchange, know what you are working with.
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  • 62fuelie62fuelie Member Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Once you determine which of the Husky models it is you should be able to find a selection of types from Boyd's or Richard's or Stocky's. They come 90%+ done or drop-in ready - you just finish it and you have the stock you want. The schnabel fore end is an elegant look, but requires skill and patience to get it to look right.
    Good luck!
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