Custom Swedish 1867 Rolling Block .40-65 31.75″ Single Shot Rifle, Antique
SOLD FOR: $1,525.00
LSB#: LSB251010MN014
Make: Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag, Sweden
Model: 1867 Type 2 New Model Rifle
Serial Number: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: Circa, 1870s / Antique
Caliber: .40-65 Black Powder
Action Type: Single shot rolling block with extractor.
Barrel Length: 31.75”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded Globe style with a thin post. The rear sight is a Marble’s peep folding tang sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This rifle has a two piece fired maple stock set with a euro style barrel mounted sling loop, straight wrist, straight comb, sling loop, and steel buttplate. There are light scratches and pressure dents throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13.6” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates at about Very Good + overall condition.
Type of Finish: Cerakote
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10 and appears rebored from the original caliber.
Most antique and black powder firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but also to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collector’s firearms.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is some light handling wear throughout. There are refinished over spots of pitting. The frame has been mortised. The action has some moderate wear and pitting. The screw heads are lightly tooled. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition as a refinished antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Leather Sling.
Our Assessment: The Swedish Model 1867 rolling block stands among the most respected 19th-century military single-shot actions, valued for its simplicity, strength, and enduring accuracy. Manufactured by Husqvarna during the latter half of the 19th century, these rifles originally served Sweden during the transitional period from percussion to metallic cartridge arms. This example represents a Type 2 New Model action that has been thoughtfully reworked into a custom sporting rifle, retaining the robust rolling block mechanism while adapting it for precision black powder shooting. The long 31.75 inch barrel, clean lines, and restrained European stock architecture give the rifle a purposeful and well-balanced presence. Chambered in .40-65 black powder, the rifle reflects one of the most respected late 19th-century target and sporting cartridges, long favored for its efficiency, mild recoil, and excellent accuracy with cast bullets. Although not original to the rifle, the rebore to .40-65 was a common and practical conversion for rolling block actions due to their inherent strength and suitability for black powder pressures. This example’s bore is exceptionally strong, with bright lands and sharp rifling that speak to careful workmanship during the conversion. The combination of a globe front sight and Marble’s tang-mounted peep sight further reinforces the rifle’s role as a precision-oriented black powder arm rather than a purely decorative antique.
As a refinished and customized antique, this rifle occupies an appealing middle ground between historical military arm and functional black powder sporting rifle. The Cerakote finish, mortised frame, and visible refinished-over pitting clearly distinguish it from an original military configuration, yet the overall execution is cohesive and mechanically sound. With its excellent bore, solid stock condition, and reliable rolling block action, this rifle offers both practical shootability and 19th-century character. It stands as a well-executed example of how classic European rolling block rifles were often adapted for continued use long after their military service had ended. -R.E.
