Husqvarna Model E .270 Win Mannlicher Full-Stock Carbine, S&W Import (1968) with Leupold 3–9x Scope, 20.25" Barrel
This Swedish-made Husqvarna Model E is a 1968 Smith & Wesson–imported carbine chambered in .270 Win, built on the HVA Mauser-type action. It features a Mannlicher-style full-length stock with a left-side raised cheekpiece, fine cut checkering, and a polished blued steel finish with a bright bolt body. A Leupold 3–9x scope is installed, complementing the hooded front sight and rear barrel sight for a well-equipped hunting carbine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present on the exterior. The rifle remains in great shape overall.
What's Included
- Optic: Leupold 3–9x scope with duplex reticle
- Optic Mounts: Weaver-style cross-slot bases with detachable rings secured by thumbscrews (installed; non-windage-adjustable)
- Ammo Carrier: Elastic buttstock cartridge sleeve with loops (installed)
The Model E uses Husqvarna's HVA Mauser-type action with a two-lug bolt and an internal box magazine rated at 4+1 capacity. The barrel measures 20.25 inches, and the length of pull is 14.5 inches, creating a compact, easy-handling carbine profile in .270 Winchester.
This example is the Mannlicher full-stock configuration with a metal nosecap, fine cut checkering, sling swivel studs, a left-side raised cheekpiece, and a rubber recoil pad. The stock wears a gloss finish that pairs well with the rifle's polished blued steel and bright bolt body.
Iron sights include a hooded front sight and a rear sight mounted on a ramp. Optics are addressed by an installed Leupold 3–9x scope with a duplex reticle, secured on Weaver-style cross-slot bases with detachable rings tightened by thumbscrews; these mounts are non–windage-adjustable. A Leupold 3–9x scope is noted, giving versatile magnification for field use.
Markings and import history add context: the barrel carries a Smith & Wesson rollmark indicating a late-1960s U.S. import, along with crowned proof and Nitro markings. Built in Sweden in 1968, this rifle represents the well-regarded late-era Husqvarna sporting line on a proven Mauser-based platform.