270, and it was VERY accurate, as real Sakos tend to be. The long Sako action was the L-61 or Finnbear, called that on Sako's own rifles. I think Sako actions used by Browning/FN may have had those rails milled off to use conventional 'scope mounts. Sako used rails on the action to mount 'scopes, like some CZ and Ruger products. 308 uses the action that Sako used on their Forester items, in. The short action was used for Sako Vixen rifles, made and sold under their own brand. I don't think the actual Sako factory ever used any salt-cured wood, and actual Sako products are not affected by that issue. It is NOT a Sako they just used Sako actions for the shorter cartridges. Keep in mind that this rifle is a Browning, if marked as such. 223.Īlas, I don't know where to learn when the bad wood was used. I'm guessing that you know the limits of a. Probably an ideal coyote gun, useable in some states on deer, but use the right bullets for that. If this rifle hasn't been affected, it should be a delight to own. You'll need to get that info or pull the barrelled action and check for rust before buying. I would never buy a Browning rifle without ascertaining when it was made and the dates that the affected wood was used. THIS IS A BROWNING, NOT A REAL SAKO! It just uses a Sako action or barrrelled action.
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Their longer action then was the FN Mauser. I don't know if this rifle was assembled in Finland or they just bought the actions there. *** Last documented Bofors marked barrel sometime in 1968.My lgs just got a mint sako gun.i rechecked the little indentation on the sako barrel on the right side, where the caliber is stamped and it is defianately a 223 caliber.gun has l1461y4 ,made in finland on one side,and browning arms company on the other side.the metal on gun overall is mint,just a little high edge wear.the barrel is semi heavy,not a bull barrel,but not a light barrel either the barrel is recessed also.the wood has a few tiny dents,and nicks,but the wood is so nice in color and grain,the small imperfections dont really deter from the beatifull tiger or striped wood.guys,which action is the best on these.i have zero knowledge on sako except how good they are,this action is like butter.would this be a vixen,?or riihamakiwhen i research sako,i see diffreent names for guns,like vixen,and different numbers for actions i presume.i would love to buy it and shoot it,but would love to know more of what the gun actually is.also,with this gun in mint shape,what is approximate value in todays world.i love that it shoots a 223,the barrel is semi heavy and the wood is just out of this world.thanks for any and all advice guysīe aware that Browning/FN used some salt-cured wood that leaves the underside of the metal parts a mess. ** M74 Super made between 1974 until 1977? The list starts with L46, 22 Hornet, SN 5074 and ends with several Garcia imports in the 70's and a few Stoeger imports to the early 80's. This list has been compiled from the original MSN Sako Collector's Club(now defunct) owners provided original hangtags or similar documentation. There is very sketchy information on these fine collectibles. They were chambered in 22LR, 22 Mag and 22 Hornet. These were offered in various chamberings, stocks including a mannlicher and various finishes.
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#PRICE OF A BELGIAN SAKO RIIHIMAKI FULL#
There were 3 versions of the L61R and L579 models, the sporter, a deluxe model and a full stock Mannlicher version.įrom 1972 until 1983 Sako made several small bores, the L46, P54, P72, P75, M78 and P94. 270 and similar.įor a short while, Sako produced a clip fed lever-action gun, the Sako Finnwolf(VL63) chambered in. In 1961, Sako introduced the L61R Finnbear for the long cartridges like the. This is a "medium action" was designed for the. In 1957, Sako developed a longer action, the L57, subsequently renamed L579 Forester in 1959. Many countries used the L461 in winter biathlon Olympic competition and it has an almost mythical status among aficionados.
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The L461 has been very popular in Finland and Sweden, especially chambered for the. The L46 was later re-designated the L461 Vixen. The Sako model L46 chambered in 7x33 is considered extremely rare in the United States although more common in Europe. This cartridge was designed for and well suited to Capercaille and black grouse hunting, a popular sport in Finland, Sweden and Norway. Sako developed the 7x33 cartridge based on the 9x19 pistol cartridge, by making a longer case and "necking" the case down to 7mm calibre (7.21mm bullet diameter). The first civilian rifle bearing the Sako name was the L42 Luodikko rifle model 1942, chambered for the 7x33mm Sako cartridge, prototyped in 1942, and commercial production started after WWII as model number L46. Background and history of the Sako commercial rifle: