However, the newer Sakos are still one of the best rifles that you can buy today even though they may not be as nice as their older cousins. Also, the older Sakos such as yours have a better fit and finish than the newer Sako guns.
SAKO FINNBEAR RIFLE SERIES
You'll notice differences between the two actions, like lack of rear locking lug (on L61Rs only), the bolt shroud on the A series actions as well as a longer tang. Eventually, while Stoeger was importing the rifles, the L series actions (L461, L579, and L61R) gave way to the AI, AII, AIII.actions. But your gun is a "pre-Garcia" and is collectable and desireable. As a collector, the ideal thing is to have a "Bofors Steel" marked Sako without any importer's marks. Eventually, and right before Garcia started importing the guns, FI started stamping the underside of the barrels w/ "Firearms Intl, Washington, DC" or something like that. Guns for Sale - Sako Model Finnbear Mannlicher Carbine AV, Blue 20 - Bolt Action Rifle in Factory Box, MFD 1985-89 NIB Guns for Sale - Rifles For Sale - Bolt Action - Item. More than likely, Firearms International imported your gun into this country. Sako 75 Sako Finnfire Sako TRG-S Sako 491 / 591 / 691 Sako 591 / 691 LH Sako L 61 R Finnbear Sako L 579 Forester Sako L 461 Vixen Sako M 74 Super Sako VL 63 Finnwolf Sako Triace. In the late '60s, Sako stopped stamping the barrels "Bofors Steel", although they used the stuff years afterwards. What are the differences between the L61R and the currently manufactured Sako rifles?īofors Steel is a high grade steel that Sako imported from Sweden in order to make their barrels. Whay is meant by pre-Garcia and of what is its signifigance. Does that make any difference in the collect ability of the rifle? Is the L61R still manufactured, if not, when was it discontinued. What are the differences between the L61R and the currently manufactured Sako rifles?What does Bofor mean on the side of a Sako rifle barrel. What is meant by pre-Garcia and of what is its signifigance. One looks like some sort of head with a crown on it and the other looks like a lighting bolt or a script mv.ĭoes these things make any difference in the collect ability of the rifle? Is the L61R still manufactured, if not, when was it discontinued. It does have 2 strange looking markings on the action and the top of the barrel near the caliber markings. The rifle does have a 3rd locking rear lug, but is not marked firearms international. My Finnbear 30-06 is not marked Bofor, but it is marked L61R SN # 55852. On target has my appreciation and thanks for making my boys first gun shop experience a superb one, they were on a high the rest of the day.What does Bofor mean on the side of a Sako rifle barrel. I know there are bigger shops around, but talk about a gem of a local, I was very impressed. I’m sold and won’t bother going anywhere else. I’d given him a budget and he could have stretched me out a bit as most shops do, but no, his recommendations and advice were honest, very believable and he couldn’t have spent more time and effort with us, from running thorugh the best options, taking us outside with a few scopes for the boys to try, right down to doing a bit of a discount on a quote. Glenn actually talked us down a bit on rifles, and up a bit on scopes, and it made total sense. Talk about a fantsatic, low pressure, informative experience. We wandered int he shop on a Saturday arvo, met Glenn, and the best part was he shook my boys hands and talked to THEM as much as me.
SAKO FINNBEAR RIFLE LICENSE
I had only got my license and filled out two PTA’s the day before, so I wasn’t able to buy anything as yet. The workshop grew into a weapons factory, which produced hunting rifles as well as cartridges and moved its headquarters from Helsinki to Riihimki. Some very early Deluxe L61R's had a front sight, while later L61R, A-III, and A-V did not. The early (prior to about 1969) L61R's had a more slender stock and barrel, which is favored by some shooters, and had 24.4' barrels. I’m a brand new licenced shooter, and wanted my boys to get good advice and take the time to let them make their own decisions. The late L61R and the A-III and early A-V were essentially identical, and had 24.4' barrels. I wanted to find a shop that would take the time to help my two teenage sons through their first 22.